22 a word from the publisher Offering this collection of St. Stanislaus of Jesus and Mary Papczyński’s writings, we wish to encourage his venerators and all readers to embark on the path of holiness. This was the goal to which Fr. Stanislaus subordinated his legislative and pastoral activities and his writings. According to him, man is a mystical temple of God (templum Dei mysticum), and this temple must be holy. The model of holiness is Christ Himself and His Immaculately Conceived Mother. May St. Stanislaus Papczyński’s attitude find its eloquent manifestation in one of the last instructions he addressed to his spiritual sons in his second Testament: “I leave the portrait of my Person to the curious to be looked at, whereas the life of my Lord Jesus Christ to be imitated” (No. 9). We trust that the study of St. Stanislaus Papczyński’s writings hereby presented will contribute to the strengthening of faith, hope, and love in those individuals striving for holiness throughout the world. Andrew R. Mączyński, MIC Vice-Postulator of the Marian Father’s Canonization Causes in North America and Asia, project coordinator Stockbridge — September 17, 2021 320th Anniversary of the Death of St. Stanislaus Papczyński
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