Nawrocki Writes to Radio Maryja Pilgrims, Praises “Godly Madness”

Karol Nawrocki addressed the annual Radio Maryja Family pilgrimage at Jasna Góra, expressing gratitude for the organization’s 35-year mission and its ongoing efforts in shaping Polish public life.

Radio Maryja Pilgrimage Underway

Sunday marked the second day of the annual Radio Maryja Family pilgrimage to Jasna Góra, held under the theme “Disciples-Missionaries.” Tadeusz Rydzyk, founder of the station, emphasized that all Christians are called to action as disciples and missionaries.

In a letter to the organizers and participants, President Karol Nawrocki thanked the community for their work. He specifically acknowledged the “Godly madness” that has united so many Poles around Radio Maryja and Telewizji Trwam over the decades.

Gratitude for Public Contribution

Nawrocki expressed appreciation for the community’s sincere care for Poland and their consistent prayers for the nation’s leadership. He praised their 35-year media mission, noting its positive impact on the Church and Polish public life.

The President concluded by wishing pilgrims and those participating via media health, strength, and success in their efforts to support a free and independent Republic of Poland.

Addressing Challenges to the Family

In his letter, Nawrocki invoked the figure of Saint Gerard Majella, a Redemptorist whose 300th birth anniversary coincides with the 35th anniversary of the Radio Maryja Family. He highlighted Majella as a patron of children and expectant mothers.

The President suggested that amidst increasing “attacks on the family, motherhood, and parenthood,” Majella’s legacy remains a relevant guide. He also referenced Pope Leo XIV’s writings on the “madness of evangelical love,” applying the sentiment to the Radio Maryja community.

Bishop’s Criticism of Secular Trends

Bishop Wiesław Szlachetka delivered a sermon on Saturday, warning against ideologies he characterized as neomarxist. He expressed concern that youth are being raised as “selfish atheists” who might eventually support practices like euthanasia.

The Bishop also spoke out against in vitro fertilization and criticized state authorities for introducing health education in schools. He dismissed the curriculum as a “subject poisoned by ideology” and argued against the necessity of assisted reproduction.