"Today the Church calendar celebrates the feast of 'Good' King
Wenceslaus, the tenth-century Duke of Bohemia (current day Czech
Republic). Wenceslaus lived in a time of political violence and social
unrest. Throughout his short reign, he tried to unify his people and
bring peace to central Europe. As a leader, Wenceslaus showed love for
the poor, care for the widow, mercy to those in prison, and respect for
all members of society. Even though he was a ruler of this world, he
desired to build up the kingdom of heaven, based on the works of mercy
found in the Gospel of Matthew (25 Mt)."
In a recent commentary, Father Jack Kolodziej, OSFS, reflected on Wenceslaus as a lay leader who exemplified what St. Francis de Sales taught about the universal call to holiness.
To access Fr. Kolodziej's complete post, please visit:
De Sales Weekly: Provincial's Reflection: Wenceslaus: A Power for Good (28 SEP 23)
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