THE SOCIAL CRUSADE OF LOVE AS FORMATION OF MAN, FAMILY AND NATION IN THE THOUGHT OF STEFAN CARDINAL WYSZYŃSKI

Abstract

The Social Crusade of Love defines man, family and nation. Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski strove for the order and peace in the nation. He believed that everything largely depended on Christian formation of families. The connection between family and nation contributes to the growth of faith and the building of identity of families. In Primate’s view the nation is a family of families that must be cared for. The human personalism includes the value of work, which enhances physical and intellectual fitness and positively influences human personal development. Work experience gives wisdom for life which calls for the virtue of unwaveringness. Conscientiousness, diligence and meekness – these qualities were particularly emphasised by Wyszynski. The human task is to constantly strive to overcome oneself and one’s own weaknesses. Everyone must rediscover his or her identity and reflect on the programme of life worthy of a human being.