Metropolitan of Gniezno celebrated Holy Mass in Gniezno Cathedral on Monday afternoon. on January 1 Feast of the Virgin MaryWhich – as he emphasized in the sermon – is the key to hope and at whose feet we lay all our worries as we enter the new year.
“We wish each other peace and we ask God for peace in our homeland and in the world,” Archbishop Polak said, emphasizing with Pope Francis that all war, all hatred and desire for revenge, all anger and attacks on other people is a journey without. The goal, defeat without winners, which leads to chaos and destruction, the destruction and destruction of social ties, humiliation and humiliation, and therefore the destruction of oneself and others.
“Where is God calling me and why do I need you?”
– Therefore, we need unity and reasonable cooperation. The need for forgiveness and reconciliation. It is necessary to stigmatize evil and go beyond one's own short-term interests and profits. Solidarity and responsibility are needed, as well as finding solutions to social and political disputes that respect human dignity – said the Polish Primate, repeating with Pope Francis that peace is always the fruit of relationships that recognize and accept others. Human beings in their inalienable dignity, as well as the fruits of cooperation and commitment to the integral development of all individuals and nations. – We need a quick response to important issues, not a delay, – Reverend Pollak added.
– We should not be held back by fear, dread or laziness. Convenience or indifference cannot paralyze us. We should not hide behind the existing situation and habits. Today, at the beginning of the new year, it is worth asking yourself: where is God calling me and what do I need you for? – noted the Metropolitan of Gniezno and admitted that “today, many people in our families, society and church simply need kindness – kindness that we can give them.”
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