167 trampled upon”5 and we must take an active and public part in the battle for the respect for life. The mystery of The Divine Mercy, which lately absorbs the Marians so fully, fi ts beautifully into the context of concern for human life. In a very impressive and convincing manner, this mystery shows how precious each life is in the eyes of the Merciful Father, even the life of a hardened sinner. It also reminds us that judging is not ours, and neither is the condemnation of those who think and live differently. Ours is seeking the ways of reconciliation on a foundation of merciful love, which is the rock and the essence of human life, and a foretaste of eternity in him. I also see three basic inspirations related to the social and public involvement of Blessed Stanislaus: concern for public matters (the common good), solidarity with the poor and service for life (earthly and eternal). It is understandable that they are connected to other paths of the Marian apostolate and that they need to be put into concrete terms, which take into account the circumstances of our work. But the foundation of all our public actions must be basic social awareness: sensitivity toward the destiny of every person, especially the poor, defenseless, and forgotten, such an awareness that penetrated the entire life of Blessed Fr. Stanislaus and which has been left to us as his legacy. 5 John Paul II, Encyclical Letter “Evangelium vitae”, No. 5.
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