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Abp Śmigiel do kapłanów w Wielki Czwartek

April 2, 2026·21 min·2 clips

Archbishop Śmigiel tells priests their baptism gives power to proclaim the Good News, amid a world that may hate them.

The episode is a homily delivered by Archbishop Śmigiel to priests on Holy Thursday, focusing on spiritual vocations and the Church's contemporary challenges. It begins with a greeting and connects the Holy Cross to priestly sacrifice, referencing Christ's words about the world hating those not of it. The archbishop notes that the Church experiences both joy and misunderstanding, sometimes due to priests' actions. He critiques a marketing understanding of the Church, citing Cardinal Ratzinger's warning against studying market demand like corporations. The homily emphasizes that the authentic Church is based on embodied truth, not majority opinion. It discusses how priests' personal culture and statements can attract or discourage faith, with examples of both negative impacts and positive encounters that strengthen belief. The archbishop addresses the world's tendency to accuse and ridicule, echoing Christ's time, and stresses that evil must be overcome by good. He references Bishop John Pietraszko during the Polish Revolution, who faced criticism for not taking sides politically. The homily observes increasing societal divisions and a brutalized public debate, dominated by a culture of temporality. It highlights positive signs, such as adults preparing for Mass through the Catechumenat in France and the Archdiocese, seeking meaning in a dilapidated world. The archbishop calls for proclaiming truth about God, man, and the world, and building bridges despite difficulties. He reflects on the Eucharist as the real presence of Christ and priests' weaknesses, like Judas's betrayal. The homily addresses priestly falls, including abandonment and turning service into celebratory leadership, attributing this to a crisis of faith. It emphasizes the need for love for the Eucharist and a bond with Mary, and calls for renewal through adoration. Examples of great priests like Blessed Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński are cited as models. The episode concludes with a renewal of priestly vows, where priests affirm their commitment to Christ and the Church, followed by prayers for faithfulness and new vocations.

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