Documenta Capituli Generalis

26 recommendation no. 3 for the whole congregation: e Chapter recommends that the confreres become more involved with charitable and social works and initiatives (such as the promotion of human dignity) in the spirit of St. Stanislaus and Blessed George. May our Congregation take on works that uphold marriage and the family, unborn life, support pro-life initiatives, and provide assistance to addicts who are fighting to free themselves from addictions. recommendation no. 4 for the whole congregation: Although ordinarily the confreres are to abstain from consumption of alcohol, the Chapter recommends that, during Lent and Advent, and on days of abstinence (Fridays), they would maintain total abstinence. Let them always remember that abstinence from alcohol, according to the will of the holy Father Founder, is a source of blessings and a sign of the special union with the Crucified Christ. Total abstinence also conveys a very strong pastoral message, and the sacrifice connected with it is an important help for those addicted to alcohol. Declarations Declaration by the General chapter recognizing the profession of the oblatio by st. stanislaus papczyński on December 11, 1670, as the beginning of the congregation of marian Fathers: e General Chapter of the Congregation of Marian Fathers, having met in Rome from February 6-23, 2017, in accordance with the earliest convictions about the inception of our religious institute, and aware that determining the moment of the beginnings of any religious community has an effect on its consciousness and identity, solemnly declares that: the profession of his personally prepared Oblatio by st. stanislaus of jesus andmary papczyński, which took place in Krakow on December 11, 1670, is to be considered and presented as the beginning of the congregation of marian Fathers of the immaculate conception of the blessed virgin mary.