Duszpasterz według bł. ojca Jakuba Lavala

Abstract

September 9, 2014 marked the 150 anniversary of the death of Father Jacob Laval CSSp, missionary to Mauritius and patron of the Theological Seminary of the Holy Spirit in Bydgoszcz. Beatified in April 1979, he was also patron of St John Paul II’s pontificate. During the beatification ceremony, the pope stressed that Fr. Laval sets an example for all those involved in evangelisation. A priest who stood out for his deep reverence for God, Fr. Laval significantly transformed the face of Mauritius. He reached out to everyone – both poor, oppressed former slaves and those high in the social hierarchy. His intention was to bring everyone to God. Fr. Laval first and foremost became a sign of unity. Each year his tomb attracts thousands of followers of various religions, who come here to prey. Fr. Laval had few means at his disposal, yet through cooperation with various people he accomplished many great things, both spiritually and materially.