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(for more information, scroll page down) + BLESSED FATHER JERZY POPIELUSZKO RSTS: SAINTHOOD SERIES "Let us pray, so that we are free from fear, intimidating, and feelings of revenge and violence”. + BLESSED JERZY POPIELUSZKO
+ WHO WAS FATHER JERZY? He was born on the Feast of the Holy Cross (September 14 1947) in Okopy near Suchowola (Poland), martyred on 19 October 1984 Father Jerzy was a Polish Roman Catholic priest in a Communist land. A Good priest, gentle spoken, then something happened: + JOHN PAUL II VISIT TO POLAND In 1979, Karol Józef Wojtyla came home as Pope John Paul II to visit and encourage his fellow Polish people under the Communist rule. Father Jerzy Popieluszko was in the crowd and heard the Pope say these now famous words: + BE NOT AFRAID
SOLIDARITY Inspired by these words of encouragement, Father Jerzy began to speak out. He became associated with the opposition Solidarity (Polish trade union) at the Gdansk Shipyard, (formerly Lenin Shipyard) that gained international fame when Solidarity was founded there in September 1980. (Also see Lech Walesa). Father became their Advocate, Spiritual Advisor (Chaplain). There were over 10 million members by the end of the first year and growing. The people had been warned: + POLAND 95% CATHOLIC He began to celebrate Mass at the shipyard where no Mass had been celebrated before The numbers startled Father Jerzy at first as remember in the 1970s the Polish Army told the priests and people, "no prayer,. no Mass, no rosaries, no group prayers." + FATHER JERZY SAID:
RADIO FREE EUROPE Father Jerzy's sermons were routinely broadcast by Radio Free Europe which made him famous throughout Poland during the early 80s. The Communists tried to silence him but were unsuccessful. There was no compromise against the ruling forces yet the people heard the words of the young Priest and held to them. It is believed this stand was the first signs of the fall of Communism in central and Eastern Europe. Was this the beginning of the fall of communism? + THE PEOPLE HEARD The words of the Priest spoke to the hearts of the people and they began to gather against the opposition.
HIS ONLY WEAPON WAS TRUTH 2 CORINTHIANS 3:16,17 (nab)
SHORTLY AFTER SHARING THESE WORDS BELOW, he was followed home and arrested.
experts later stated that at this point he may have still been alive. + THE STONES CRY OUT
+ INTERCESSORY PRAYER Ask him to intercede for us our nation and the whole world. Our enemy today has a new name but only the truth will set us free. Pray for good leadership, pray for our nation, pray for the whole world. "For the sake of his sorrowful passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world." + for more information on 3 of the 5 rosaries below inspired by Father Jerzy see STRENGTH of HEART THE STONES CRY OUT - I WILL REJOICE FOREVER more information on Our Lady OUR LADY OF CZESTOCHOWA OF POLAND and not to miss the 1980 - history o better understand the times he lived in, see MARTYRDOM - INFLUENCING EVENTS - REMEMBERING do not miss links below MORE LINKS - CART |
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Pope John Paul II on his first visit as Pope with his fellow people of Poland
+ AVE & PATER BEADS: the same faceted nugget beads for Ave and Pater is known as Spotted Chalcedony, a type of quartz and is naturally formed. The red is from sard (carnelian) and black from onyx. During the 1700's it was considered to ward off evil spirits but from ancient times chalcedony was used, not as ornament but as a connection between heaven and earth. It is the third foundation stone of the celestial Jerusalem. Ancient Hebrews saw the red, carnelian / ruby as a sign of justice and fairness. And was the first stone in the breastplate of Aaron. The black symbolized strength in the garment of the priest, (also martyrdom/death). + LG. 'HIM CRUCIFIED'
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*"THE STONES CRY OUT"* |
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The "Black Madonna of Czestochowa", protectress of Poland
+ AVE BEADS: Because of the rosary of rocks that surround Father Jerzy's grave, we have used these cream colored cornerless cube wooden beads to reflect the stones. (see image below) PATER BEADS: For Paters, we have used flower beads to symbolize the flowers surrounding the area. Blue (Our Lady), Red (martyrdom), white (purity of truth) and Black (his priestly garment). + GRAVE SITE ROSARY (lookong down on the rosarY of stones)
CHRIST CARRYING OUR CROSS
+ OUR LADY OF CZESTOCHOWA (protectress of Poland)
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+ OUR LADY OF CZESTOCHOWA The 'Black Madonna of Czestochowa' icon is intimately associated with Poland for the past six hundred years. Its history prior to its arrival in Poland is shrouded in numerous legends which trace the icon's origin to St. Luke who painted it on a cedar table top from the house of the Holy Family. The same legend holds that the painting was discovered in Jerusalem in 326 by St. Helena, who brought it back to Constantinople and presented it to her son, Constantine the Great. + MEDALS AVAILABLE INDIVIDUALLY To see all our parts, go to SUPPLIES LINK at top of page. All pieces are hand cast from antiques in sterling silver and solid bronze, some from white bronze. Each has received a patina finish to restore the original aged look. + EITHER MAY BE USED ON THIS ROSARY, SEE CHOICE IN CART |
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He said in reply, “I tell you, if they keep silent, the stones will cry out!
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*"I WILL REJOICE FOREVER"* |
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The "Black Madonna of Czestochowa", protectress of Poland
+ AVE BEADS: Black matte 'druzy' quartz, note little openings on some revealing crystals inside. (Like tiny Geodes) The faceted red spacers on either side of the Pater beads symbolize Father Jerzy's martyrdom - PATER BEADS: Rare, faceted 'Spotted Chalcedony', a type of quartz and is naturally formed. The red is from sard (carnelian) and black from onyx. During the 1700's ancients considered it to ward off evil spirits. + but from ancient times chalcedony was used, not as ornament but as a connection between heaven and earth. It is the third foundation stone of the celestial Jerusalem. Ancient Hebrews saw the red, carnelian / ruby as a sign of justice and fairness. And was the first stone in the breastplate of Aaron. The black symbolized strength. + CHRIST CARRYING OUR CROSS
+ PATRONESS of POLAND
+ OUR LADY OF CZESTOCHOWA The 'Black Madonna of Czestochowa' icon is intimately associated with Poland for the past six hundred years. Its history prior to its arrival in Poland is shrouded in numerous legends which trace the icon's origin to St. Luke who painted it on a cedar table top from the house of the Holy Family. See more below: + AVAILABLE INDIVIDUALLY To see all our parts, go to SUPPLIES LINK at top of page. All pieces are hand cast from antiques in sterling silver and solid bronze, some from white bronze. Each has received a patina finish to restore the original aged look. + EITHER MAY BE USED ON THIS ROSARY, SEE CHOICE IN CART |
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PSALM 75 1-4 1 For the leader. Do not destroy! A psalm of Asaph; a song 2 We thank you, God, we give thanks; we call upon your name, we declare your wonderful deeds. [You said:] 3. “I will choose the time; I will judge fairly. 4. Though the earth and all its inhabitants quake, I make steady its pillars.”a Selah ...... (more)
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*MARTYRDOM* |
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*1980s WORLD EVENTS* |
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9 DAYS THAT CHANGED THE WORLD In Warsaw, in 1979, on his first visit back to his native war torn Poland as the pope, he simply said:
+ A PEACEFUL REVOLUTION Credited with being instrumental in bringing down Communism in Central and Eastern Europe, by being the spiritual inspiration behind its downfall and catalyst for "a peaceful revolution" in Poland. Lech Walesa, founder of 'Solidarity', credited John Paul II with giving Poles the courage to demand change. According to Walesa, "Before his pontificate, the world was divided into blocs. Nobody knew how to get rid of Communism. + was it Regan? Was it Gorbechov? Was it JPII? "1961 - THE BERLIN WALL - 1989" Or was it the people strengthened by truth and inner leadership that weakened the Communist Party? (and the Cold War was about to end) |
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*REMEMBERING FIRST HAND* |
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FIRST HAND STORIES OF THIS TIME PERIOD? PLEASE SHARE any personal experiences to share regarding this time period. People are waking up to this blessed Priest and what happened when he simply told the truth. We must pray he intercedes for our our Nation and those of the whole word as our enemy today has a new name. |
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I asked Father Joe If he was familiar with Fr Jerzy and he said, " Yes. My neighbor was from Poland, Stella knew the family of Blessed Jerzy Popieluszko and she was familiar with the village of Okopy located in North Eastern Poland. + She said: "Fr Jerzy Popieluszko never took the communist ration cards for food but trusted the Lord Jesus to feed him. Sometimes his only food was the Eucharist for weeks. Stella said her family followed Fr Jerzy Popieluszko’s example of not accepting the communist ration cards, they prayed the rosary together as a family praying for food, and their large family always had something to eat. Father Joe said, "The Family made the best cabbage pie I have ever eaten." |
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POLISH FRIENDS AT OUR CHURCH "My Family is from Poland. When I visit relatives I am reminded of how they put us to shame as Catholics" . (95 % of Poland is Catholic.) + IN THE MIDST OF COMMUNIST CONTROL Another parishioner was telling us that they had also gone to Poland during the canonization of Maximillion Kolbe (October 10 1982). Regardless of where they were, they noticed each Polish policeman was escorted by two Communist soldiers. They didn't fully realize what was going on at the time (Sodality) but thought it strange. |
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All I remember from this Cold War period was hearing about the 'Solidarity Movement' and Lech Walesa, founder of 'Solidarity', but had no idea it led into the downfall of the Communist party in Europe through a priest named Father Jerzy Popieluszko who spoke only the truth to the Polish people. + HERE IN THE STATES 90 MILES FROM OUR COAST IN CUBA Our only Cold War (Missile Crisis) experience was my Navy husband who ran clandestine operations (submarine) delivering frogmen and UDT Teams off the coast of Cuba. Thank God I never knew at that time, how close we were to all out war with nuclear devices planted by the Soviets just 90 miles from our coast ... in Cuba. + Today, I listen and interface the current world news. I hear it all over again but now with unfamiliar Middle Eastern names .... |
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2 We thank you, God, we give thanks; we call upon your name, we declare your wonderful deeds. [You said:] 3“I will choose the time; will judge fairly. 4 Though the earth and all its inhabitants quake,I make steady its pillars.”aSelah II 5 So I say to the boastful: “Do not boast!” to the wicked: “Do not raise your horns! 6 Do not raise your horns against heaven! Do not speak with a stiff neck!” 7 For judgment comes not from east or from west, not from the wilderness or the mountains, 8 But from God who decides, who brings some low and raises others high. 9 Yes, a cup is in the LORD’s hand, foaming wine, fully spiced. When God pours it out, they will drain it even to the dregs; all the wicked of the earth will drink. 10 But I will rejoice forever; + I will sing praise to the God of Jacob, 11 [Who has said:] “I will cut off all the horns of the wicked, but the horns of the righteous will be exalted.” |
