Blessed Jerzy Popieluszko
- Blessed Jerzy Popieluszko
- Presents an intimate portrait of the courageous Polish priest who changed his life and that of countless others
- Will embolden those who resist tyranny and defend human dignity
"Listen, Father Jerzy, today is September 14, your birthday. So if you are supposed to do something, this is the day!" So prayed Father Bernard Brien beside the bed of a dying man. As soon as the priest left the hospital room, the comatose patient opened his eyes and asked his wife what had happened. A few days later his medical team, after many tests, observed that his widespread cancer had completely disappeared. The doctors were astounded.
The miracle moved Father Brien to write this book about Blessed Jerzy Popieluszko, to make the twentieth-century martyr better known. He presents an intimate portrait of the courageous Polish priest who changed his life and that of countless others.
As the young and ardent chaplain of the Solidarity labor union, Father Popieluszko embodied the Polish people's resistance to Communism, and for this he was murdered in 1984, at the age of thirty-seven, by the Communist regime's security forces. Soon afterward Father Popieluszko was hailed as a martyr and a national hero, and his example inspired the Polish people to persevere in their struggle for political and religious freedom.
Father Popieluszko's witness of spiritual resistance, deeply rooted in the life of Christ, retains its relevance and urgency in the twenty-first century. The young Polish priest who stood up to Communist totalitarianism at the cost of his life will embolden those who resist tyranny and defend human dignity.
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- Delve into the inspiring life of Blessed Jerzy Popieluszko with Father Bernard Brien's captivating book. This intimate portrait highlights the Polish priest's courageous stand against communism, his martyrdom, and his lasting impact as a symbol of re
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- sistance and human dignity. A compelling read that continues to inspire those fighting tyranny today. A must-read for advocates of faith and freedom.
Blessed Jerzy Popieluszko
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