Father Casimir Wyszynski

decree of the Apostolic See recognizing Father Casimir’s heroic virtues. Testimonies given by witnesses to Father Casimir’s life andwritingswere instrumental in the proceedings of the process. All the witnesses from Poland, Rome, and Portugal empha- sized that the Servant of God Casimir was alwaysmindful of God’s presence. He taught to others the values he lived by and the things that help one draw closer to God. He was a man of profound prayerwhich he did not neglect even on his travels. He had a great veneration for theMost Holy Sacrament andwas verymeticulous and attentive in celebrating HolyMass. With tears running down his face, Father Casimir used to ponder the Passion of Christ fre- quently. He did his best to deepenMarian devotion, especially the cult of the Immaculate Conception of the B.V.M., thanks to which he as well as other people, could glorify God and praiseMary, not only with their sentiments and word of mouth, but also by imi- tating Mary’s virtues. Father Casimir’s faith showed itself partic- ularly in his behavior during his final illness and preparation to meet God. Father Isidore Taudt was the only one who testified twice be- fore the Church tribunal on behalf of the Servant of God Casimir, pointing out the latter’s exemplary life and emphasizing his role in the renewal and growth of the Order: “To everyone in the Order hewas a shining example of sanctity and fervent piety. (…)When he lived in Poland, he used to encourage the members of his in- stitute to hold devotion for theMost Holy Sacrament, Christ’s Pas- sion, and the BlessedMother, setting a good example himself. He used to get up early in the morning and go directly before the Most Holy Sacrament. With great zeal he taught simple folks the truths of the Faith. Also, the Servant of God Casimir radiatedwith exceptional veneration of God and the things of God, to which he was wholeheartedly devoted. He considered the truths of the faith and God’s commandments, to be sacred and did his utmost to fulfill them (…). He frequently encouraged us, his brethren, to be diligent in conducting religious education among plain coun- try folks in accordance with our Order’s goal.” 121 The Servant of Mary Immaculate