During October the Polish National Catholic Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Christian Family. It was established at the Third General Synod held in Chicago, Illinois in December of 1914. At the time the Polish people, who predominately made up the membership of the Church, were worried about World War One which had broken out […]
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During September, there are a number of important events which, as Polish National Catholics, must be a part of our religious life and prayer life as well. They are the Solemnity of Brotherly Love, the anniversary of the consecration of Franciszek Hodur as Bishop and Spójnia Sunday. Now while I would certainly not say that these
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As we now find ourselves approaching the end of summer and the return of students to school, the parishes of the Church are turning their attention to the catechetical teaching and training that will begin coinciding with the school year. When we think of catechetical instruction within the Church we often think of it only in
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“I can do all things through Him Who strengthens me.” (Philippians 4:13) During the summer months of Ordinary Time, one of the themes of the Church during Holy Mass on Sundays is an attention to the proclamation of the kingdom of God. It is during this time that we hear the parables of the Kingdom.
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Jesus said to them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore ask the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.” (Luke 10:2) For many years now, the Polish National Catholic Church has set aside the month of June to pray for Sacred Vocations; to pray that the men of
I believe in Jesus Christ, the Savior and spiritual Regenerator of the world. (Confession of Faith of the P.N.C.C.) During this time of the year, we begin to notice that after months of cold and barren landscape, the greenness of nature is once again returning. Life blooms forth and our outlook is enlivened. And of
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Having now come through the season of Great Lent, we have now, in a particular way, walked the passion of our Lord and Savior along with Him. We have done this liturgically as we have attended the Stations of the Cross, but of course this is a meditation on an even greater reality. This reality
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During the last two weeks of Great Lent our attention during the liturgy and also in our prayer life turns more and more to the Passion and Death of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. The services and practices of these two weeks speak to us strongly and help us to more fully participate in
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February 18, 2015 begins the season of Great Lent once again this year. We, as Polish National Catholics, have traveled through 3 weeks of preparation for this time of reflection and penitential action and now we find ourselves beginning the time of reforming ourselves. We have heard about the attitude that we are to have during this
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During the recent XXIV General Synod which was held in Erie, Pennsylvania, the delegates and guests had an opportunity to share their thoughts and dreams for the Polish National Catholic Church and also to find some concrete ways to bring them to reality. All of us, including me, were on a real high upon returning from
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