: On June 6, 1701, St. Papczyński pronounced a solemn profession of vows in the hands of the Apostolic Nuncio Francisco Pignatelli and then received the profession of vows from the other Marians. This act is the crowning point of the prolonged process of establishing the first Polish order of male religious in that country’s history. Observing the life of St. Papczyński, we notice that it was committed to apostolic service. At school, from the pulpit, in confessional, or at his desk, he proclaimed the word of God everywhere in speech and writing, emphasizing particularly the need to care for those wronged by the society. His work illustrated the beliefs proclaimed in “Templum Dei Mysticum”: “O how admirable are those who mutually work with Christ, and, solely out of love for Him, sincerely and zealously announce all that is essential for salvation, for leading a Christian life, for rooting out vices, and increasing virtues. This is the greatest and most fruitful work of mercy.” The Marians' Founder, Stanislaus Papczynski, is Canonized June 5, 2016 In the single most joyful day in the 343-year history of the Congregation of Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception, Stanislaus of Jesus and Mary Papczynski (1631-1701) was declared a saint… Father Founder's canonization date was set following the Vatican's approval in January of the miracle attributed to his intercession. The miracle involved the healing of a 20-year-old, terminally ill woman shortly after Blessed Stanislaus' beatification in 2007. Coupled with the beatification miracle - a fetus brought back to life as a result of prayers by a desperate family member - St. Stanislaus has proven himself a powerful intercessor. "In both cases, we see the work of God, who brings back life from death," said the Marians' Superior General Fr. Andrzej Pakuła, MIC, who was among the dozens of Marian priests from five continents who concelebrated the Mass of Canonization under bright, blue skies in the world's most famous square. Moreover, by God's Providence, the Sunday readings used by the universal Church on June 5 tell of miracles - of the dead being brought back to life through God Almighty who offers eternal life (see 1 Kings 17:17:24 and Luke 7:11-17). A sure sign of St. Stanislaus' sway in matters of the state and matters of the spirit, Poland's President Andrzej Duda attended the Mass of Canonization. Afterwards, at a festive meal hosted by the Marians just outside the Vatican gates, President Duda spoke eloquently of the Church's new saint, reminding all that in 1764 - 63 years after St. Stanislaus' death - the parliament of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth turned to the Holy See and requested the beatification and canonization of their beloved spiritual son. "This is how I would summarize his own words," President Duda continued. "He challenged his fellow countrymen to this way of life and was uncompromising in this. He was not only a priest, but he was a warrior - a warrior for a free, strong, sovereign, and independent Poland." Saint Stanislaus called all men and women to contemplate God's mercy and proclaim that God's heart is open to all. His spiritual sons today, now serving in some 20 countries around the world, discover in their vocations a direct link to their Founder, who demanded of his Congregation a daily and dogged pursuit of sanctification for the glory of God and the Church. "We are taught about him, but not in a way that puts him up on some insurmountable pedestal," said Br. Alex, MIC, who is preparing to take final vows in August. "Yes, the mystical experiences were there, but he had such a desire for the salvation of other souls. You just want to emulate that. He had his struggles, and [...] when he encountered struggles, he prayed to Mary and let her dust him off and give him the strength. His humanity speaks today. It speaks of the rewards of trust, of prayerfulness, and of pursuing holiness, and serving those who are in despair." And it speaks to the reality that God is at work in the world through His saints. St. Stanislaus of Jesus and Mary - PRAY FOR US! https://padrimariani.org/en/great-figures/ https://www.thedivinemercy.org/articles/marians-founder-stanislaus-papczynski-canonized
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