Budowanie wspólnoty rodzinnej, kościelnej i ojczystej w nauczaniu i kulcie 0bł. ks. Jerzego Popiełuszki – męczennika
Building a Family, Ecclesiastical and Homeland’s Community in the Teaching and Through the Worship of the Blessed. Fr. Jerzy Popiełuszko, the Martyr

Summary/Abstract: Life, ministry and the martyrdom of the Blessed Fr. Jerzy Popiełuszko form an authentic testimony which becomes an inspiration for future generations. The facts which, in general are commonplace and of little importance, assume a special meaning in the context of his martyrdom. An exact description of his martyrdom allow the reader to avoid making up apocryphal-like stories and over-focusing on insignificant details. Fr. Jerzy’s teaching was strongly embedded in his experience of growing up in a family and church environment marked by the love of the Homeland. His life’s experience built Fr. Jerzy’s sensitivity and concern for working people and other environments marked by oppression or suffering. The cult of Fr. Jerzy, thirty-six years after his death, does not go out, it is growing instead. His teachings and attitude are willingly taken up as a model for younger and older generations. Nowadays, the testimony of the Blessed Martyr can contribute to the renewal of family and parish environments and their deeper grounding in the dynamics of listening to the word of God and in receiving the sacraments. His cult is a chance to build a community with the view of our whole Homeland. Fr. Jerzy’s shrine in Warsaw Zoliborz is a vivid space, which attracts people from all over the world. Topicality of Fr. Popiełuszko’s message is associated with a great demand for attractive Christian attitudes. It is an opportunity for contemporary pastoral ministry which aims at leading to a personal relationship with Christ and at becoming His authentic followers.

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