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St. Stanislaus Kostka
Patron of Poland
Life and historical setting
Stanislaus Kostka (1550–1568) is remembered in the Church as patron of Poland. The supplied Catholic source associates this life with Rostkowo.
Documented offices and forms of service associated with Stanislaus Kostka include religious, mystic, Catholic theologian. The religious family connected with this vocation is Society of Jesus.
Stanislaus Kostka later became known for his diligence, studiousness and unusually pious behavior. Stanislaus Kostka was born at Rostkowo, Przasnysz County, Poland, on 28 October 1550, and died in Rome during the night of 14–15.
The enduring witness of Stanislaus Kostka is especially connected with gospel encounter and discipleship, prayer and contemplation, and teaching and sacred learning. Dates, offices, and institutions are presented as biographical facts, while later devotional interpretation is kept distinct from the historical outline.
Vocation and witness
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Gospel encounter and discipleship
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Prayer and contemplation
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Teaching and sacred learning
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Religious life and community
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Courageous public witness
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Perseverance in grace
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Spiritual legacy
The enduring witness of Stanislaus Kostka is especially connected with gospel encounter and discipleship, prayer and contemplation, and teaching and sacred learning. Dates, offices, and institutions are presented as biographical facts, while later devotional interpretation is kept distinct from the historical outline.
Prayerful reflection
God of holiness, through the witness of Stanislaus Kostka, strengthen us in conversion, perseverance, and cooperation with grace when the way is difficult. Keep our attention fixed on Jesus Christ, and teach us to answer grace faithfully in the duties, relationships, and needs placed before us. Amen.
Historical and liturgical note
Catalogued feast-day statement; confirm the calendar used by the local Church or religious family.
Dates, offices, and institutions are presented as biographical facts, while later devotional interpretation is kept distinct from the historical outline.