Academic literature on the topic 'Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński'

AbstractI would like to consider the Universe according to the standard Big Bang model, including various quantum models of its origin. In addition, using the theory of nonlinear dynamics, deterministic chaos, fractals, and multifractals I have proposed a new hypothesis, Macek (The Origin of the World: Cosmos or Chaos? Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński University (UKSW) Scientific Editions, 2020). Namely, I have argued that a simple but possibly nonlinear law is important for the creation of the Cosmos at the extremely small Planck scale at which space and time originated. It is shown that by looking for order and harmony in the complex real world these modern studies give new insight into the most important philosophical issues beyond classical ontological principles, e.g., by providing a deeper understanding of the age-old philosophical dilemma (Leibniz, 1714): why does something exist instead of nothing? We also argue that this exciting question is a philosophical basis of matters that influence the meaning of human life in the vast Universe.

28 March 2023 is the day of the 659th anniversary of the consecration of the currentGothic Cathedral on Wawel Hill, dedicated to St. Stanislaus, bishop and martyr andSt. Wenceslaus. It is worth looking at this temple from a theological and historicalperspective. Only then can its walls, chapels, crypts, altars, royal sarcophagi, reliquaries,and commemorative marble plaques, witnesses to bygone centuries, “speak” to us.Only in this way can we feel a deep connection to God, the Church, and Poland in thisplace. Cardinal Karol Wojtyła taught us to look at Wawel Cathedral in this way as theMetropolitan Archbishop of Cracow from 1964 to 1978, and its “custodian.”The history of our country is inscribed in the walls of the Wawel Cathedral. Thetemple contains the tombs of almost all Polish rulers (17, including St. Jadwiga and Anna Jagiellon) – from Władysław I the Elbow-high to Stanisław Leszczyński. We canrealize that we are a nation with a history of over a thousand years, which has seendays of might and glory, as well as defeats. For people living centuries ago, buryingkings in the cathedral was not a reward or recognition of their merits, but a nationaltradition, as was the case with the burial of the royal couple – Casimir IV Jagiellon,the “King of Kings,” and his wife Elizabeth of Austria, the “Mother of Kings.” Thewalls of the royal cathedral on Wawel Hill are a “treasury” that preserves preciousand invaluable treasures. They have witnessed three reburials of monarchs in theirhistory. The first was the burial of King Casimir III the Great (1333-1370) on 8 July1869, the second was that of Queen Jadwiga of Poland (1384-1399) on 14 July 1949,and the third, 50 years ago, of the royal couple of Casimir IV Jagiellon and his wifeElizabeth of Austria on 18 October 1973. Cardinal Wojtyła was the organizer of thisceremony, presided over by Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński, the Primate of Poland, whodelivered the sermon. Representatives of the Polish Episcopal Conference, clergy, andnumerous faithful also participated.

The aim of the study (poster) is primarily to present assumptions, current results and possible directions for further research and practices related to project implementation titled “Career guidance open to ecological awareness development of a society” [in Polish: Poradnictwo zawodowe otwarte na kształtowanie świadomości ekologicznej społeczeństwa] (FSS/2014/HEI/W/0032), financed with the Norwegian funds and domestic funds under the Polish Higher Education Development Programme [Program Rozwój Polskich Uczelni], Scholarship and Training Fund [Fundusz Stypendialny i Szkoleniowy], realized (1/1/2015 – 5/31/2016) at the Department of Pedagogical Sciences of the Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński University (UKSW). The analysis both literature and the currently undertaken research activities, among others, leads to the conclusions that there are at least three important tasks which modern higher education has to face. 1. The promotion of solutions, including educational ones, which aim at limiting the possible risks to human life (deterioration of its quality) resulting from the type of profession and work organization; 2. Active participation of vocational guidance consultants (present and future) in building sustainable and environmentally friendly societies. 3. The necessity of cooperation among local entities (including universities) involved in lifelong vocational guidance. In this context and with reference to the concept of ​​“green” universities and the engaged university concept, the following question also becomes important: What is the role of higher education institutions in shaping pro-environmental attitudes and their capabilities in this respect?