Fr. MICHAŁ RAPACZ, son of Jan and Marianna née Wójcik, was born on 16 September 1904, in the village of Tenczyn, then part of the Lubień parish in the Diocese of Kraków. After graduating from high school in Myślenice in 1926, he entered the Major Seminary in Kraków. He completed his studies at the Faculty of Theology of the Jagiellonian University in Kraków and was ordained a priest of the Archdiocese of Kraków on 1 February 1931. From 1931 to 1933, he served as Assistant Priest (Curate) in the parish of Płoki, and then from 1933 to 1937 in the parish of Rajcza. On 11 November 1937, he was appointed administrator of the Płoki parish, where he fulfilled his duties as parish priest with great zeal until his martyrdom on 12 May 1946. He was beatified on 15 June 2024 in Krakow-Łagiewniki.
LITANY TO BLESSED FATHER MICHAŁ RAPACZ
Kyrie eleison, Christe eleison, Kyrie eleison,
Christ, hear us,
Christ, graciously hear us.
Father of heaven, God, have mercy on us.
Son, Redeemer of the world, God, have mercy on us.
Holy Spirit, God, have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, one God, have mercy on us.
Holy Mary, Queen of Martyrs, - pray for us.
Blessed Father Michał, - pray for us.
Living in the fullness of faith,
Trusting in God amidst difficulties and suffering,
Guided in life by true love,
Zealous devotee of the Sacred Heart,
Lover of the crucified Saviour,
Drawing strength of perseverance from the Eucharist,
Frequently adoring the Blessed Sacrament,
Spending many nights in prayer,
Wholeheartedly devoted to Mary,
Caring for the development of devotion to the Mother of God,
Seeking the intercession of the Saints of the Lord,
Martyr for truth and love,
Model of boundless trust in God,
Imitating Christ, poor in spirit, pure, and humble,
Maturing for the sacrifice of his life in imitation of Christ,
Unwavering in all matters concerning his commitment to God,
Not compromising with evil,
Separated from attachments to material things,
Caring that God be first in everything,
Fully submitting to God's will,
Concerned for God's glory,
Obedient to the teachings of the Church,
Model of courage and perseverance,
An example of patience in adversity,
Consistent in striving for priestly perfection,
Faithfully fulfilling his vocation,
Leading God's entrusted people to salvation,
Zealous teacher of the truths of the faith,
Demanding catechist,
Protector of young people,
Moderator of the Marian Sodality,
Strengthening the sick and lonely,
Attentive to the needs of the poor,
Apostle of mercy,
Concerned for the Homeland,
Venerator of the saints of the Polish Nation,
Confirming through his martyrdom dedicated service to God and people,
Love of the Eucharist - intercede for us, we pray
Love of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and His Passion,
Love of the Most Holy Mother of God,
Trust in difficulties,
Ability to forgive enemies,
Spirit of charity towards the needy and suffering,
Sensitive to human suffering and misery,
Seeing the Countenance of Christ in the face of a needy person,
Gift of vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life,
That we may love God and our neighbours with all our hearts,
That we may persevere in seeking our own salvation and that of others,
That we may always live in sanctifying grace,
That we may keep God's commandments,
That we may offer ourselves in sacrifice,
That we may be faithful to God and the Church,
That we may glorify God through prayer and work,
That from prayer we may draw strength to live in accordance with God's will,
Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world, spare us, O Lord,
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, hear us, O Lord,
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.
Pray for us, Blessed Michał,
That we may become worthy of the promises of Christ.
Let us pray: O God, who called Blessed Michał to proclaim the word of God, to administer the holy sacraments, and to exercise mercy, grant through his intercession that, strengthened by Your gifts, we may faithfully follow the crucified Christ and bear witness to Him in the world. Who lives and reigns forever and ever. Amen.
BEATIFICATION OF FATHER MICHAŁ RAPACZ
Through the intercession of Blessed Father Michał Rapacz, please notify the Church authorities by writing to: METROPOLITAN CURIA, 31-004 Kraków, ul. Franciszkańska 3
or
PARISH OF THE NATIVITY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
32-543 Myślachowice - Płoki, ul. Główna 2
On the 12th day of each month, Holy Mass and prayers at the sarcophagus with the relics of Blessed Michał will be held for the intentions of those who have submitted requests and expressions of gratitude.
Intentions can be sent to the Intention Box located on the parish website: www.sanktuariumploki.pl
e-mail: sanktuariumploki@gmail.com
PILGRIMAGE REGISTRATION:
e-mail: sanktuariumploki@gmail.com
or by phone: +48789 419 361
Bank account for donations for the development of the Sanctuary:PLN 30191010482600281511210001
EUR: PL59109020080000000161003512