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…. are the first words of one of the compositions comprised in “The Oratorio for peace”.

It will be performed on the first anniversary of the inauguration of the World Center of Prayer for Peace in Niepokalanów, and to commemorate the 80-th anniversary of the outbreak of the World War 2, in Niepokalanów on August 31st at 8.00 p.m. It will be held by a vocal ensemble “Miriam”, conducted by Rev. Fr. Andrew Sąsiadek OFMConv., the parish priest of Niepokalanów Basilica. It was composed by a Franciscan composer Rev. Fr. Gregory Kwiecień OFMConv. “The Oratorio for peace” is inspired by film music and other modern music trends.  All texts are inspired by the Biblical texts.

“We will pray not only for peace in the military sense but also for peace in families, in workplaces, in our hearts” – says Fr. Sąsiadek OFMConv. – “I hope that the 11 pieces that we will present will delight the ears, but above all, the hearts of those who will listen to it”.

The next day, on September 1st, at 1 p.m. a Holy Mass for peace will be held in Niepokalanów too.

We invite all wholeheartedly!

The Queen of Peace – The Woman of the Eucharist – has been inspiring, accompanying and supporting “The 12 Stars” from the very beginning, i.e. for the last 10 years. This Work came into being on the Solemnity of The Annunciation of the Lord in 2009, on 25 March, when the first International Center of Prayer for Peace was set up in Jerusalem, at the 4th Station of the Way of the Cross. All subsequent events pertaining to the Work are inextricably linked with Her Person…

Therefore, a place next to Her Throne in Jasna Góra was chosen for the Jubilee Meeting – the place so dear to the Polish hearts…

The members of the “Comunità Regina della Pace” Association met there from 10 to 12 May 2019 in order to give thanks for the many great graces received through Mary’s powerful intercession and to entrust the future of the Work to Her Motherly care.

The program included both, spiritual and working time. On Friday evening we prayed together before Our Lady of Jasna Góra and the next day began with a solemn Eucharist in the same Chapel. The Holy Mass was presided over by the Most Rev. Fr. Mariusz Tabulski OSPPE, the Definitor General of Pauline Fathers. Rev. Stanislaw Skuza SAC and Rev. Miroslaw Prasek COr, the Ecclesiastical Assistant of the Association, concelebrated.

Afterwards, we adored the Blessed Sacrament for peace in the world. That day, Jesus was exposed in one of the side-chapels of Jasna Góra Basilica, in a monstrance that is destined for a new Center of Prayer for Peace in Burkina Faso. Moreover, in the program of the meeting, there were: a thought- provoking conference on the Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament delivered by Rev. Miroslaw Prasek COr, as well as touching testimonies of power of prayer for peace and making pilgrimages for this intention.

In the working part of the meeting, a very constructive presentation on the strategies of development of the Work of the “12 Stars”was given by Ms. Beata Piekutowska from Niepokalanów. We also had a chance to discuss the future perspectives of the Work .

The needs and ideas are many, that is why we trust that our Patroness will continue supporting us, opening by Her powerful intercession new ways to places where She desires to ignite the fire of Eucharistic adoration…

Grateful for all we have received so far, strengthened by Mary’s presence and by the testimonies of power of prayer for peace, we wish that the Work may continue to grow for the glory of God and for the good of all mankind.

We also wish to give thanks to all those who have supported and continue supporting the Work in any way. May our Blessed Mother keep you and your families under Her Motherly Mantle and obtain from Her Son the graces that you are in need of. God bless you!

Photo: “Comunità Regina della Pace” Association archives

It is our joy to inform that the National Shrine of Queen of Peace in Oziornoje (Kazakhstan), by which the Chapel of Eucharistic Adoration – The Star of Kazakhstan – operates, was included in the program called “Ruhani Zhangyru” (National Rebirth), implemented 2 years ago by the President of Kazakhstan, Mr. Nursultan Nazarbajew. The program, among others, conists in indicating places of spiritual importance and touristic value.  Therefore, last year the modernisation of the road leading to Oziornoje began.

We invite you to make a journey to Oziornoje:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwbMShq53kA

We invite you wholeheartedly to read our Easter Letter 2019!

Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in all ways.

The Lord be with all of you.”

2 Thess 3: 6

Radom, 12 April 2019.

Praised be Jesus Christ!

As Easter celebrations are drawing near, we would like to take the opportunity to express our heartfelt wishes: may you enter deep into the mysteries of the Paschal Triduum and experience the immense joy of Resurrection. Let us also share briefly with you on the projects currently carried out by “Comunità Regina della Pace” Association.

First and foremost, we would like to mention that this year, 25 March, marked the tenth Anniversary of the Inauguration of the first Center of Prayer for Peace by the 4^th Station of the Way of the Cross in Jerusalem. This event initiated the Work of “The 12 Stars in the Crown of Mary Queen of Peace”. These years have passed by very promptly, and our gratitude to the Divine Providence is boundless, as the work of the prayer for peace is flourishing now in different parts of the earth. One can say that Medjugorie is its “cradle”, the place where the idea of prayer for peace before the Blessed Sacrament first saw the light of day. The first Center of Prayer for Peace, although subsequently relocated from Jerusalem to Bethlehem, is operating from the very beginning in the Holy Land, for which we desire so earnestly peace and reconciliation. Other Centers, scattered all over the world, are in: Oziornoje (Kazakhstan), Medjugorie (Bosnia – Herzegovina), in Ivory Coast and Rwanda on the African continent, in South Korea and in the Philippines where the project is still being carried out. Last but not least, the most recent Center is the Star of Niepokalanów (Poland), where since last year pilgrims have been gathering in great numbers in the Chapel of Perpetual Adoration by the Basilica of the Omni-Mediatress of All Graces (founded by St. Maximilian Maria Kolbe).

The projects that have been so far realized have definitely exceeded our expectations, but we hope that we will be given a chance to continue working for the cause of peace in the world and that this work will be fruitful… We also wish to express our heartfelt gratitude to all of you for many years of faithfully supporting us, both spiritually and materially. Without you, many beautiful projects would not have been carried out… Please be assured of our prayer for your intentions and keep us in your prayers too… God bless you!

As for our current activities, we are engaged in preparing a design of the Chapel of Perpetual Adortion for St. James Parish in Medjugorie – the Center of Prayer for Peace – the material sign of the Star in the Crown of Mary Queen of Peace. We hope that the next Altar of Adoration performed by “Drapikowski Studio” from Gdansk (Poland), will be destined there. Taking this opportunity, we would like to ask you from the bottom of our hearts to support spiritually this project, which we would like to accomplish for the glory of God as well as for the good of innumerable pilgrims visiting Medjugorie each year.

Moreover, we wish to share with you our joy due to the fact that the idea of prayer for peace is thriving in a growing number of places. We continuously receive propositions from different countries which wish to support prayerfully and organizationally the cause of peace by joining the Work of “The 12 Stars”. Therefore, apart from the Crown of the 12 Stars that is being created, which is embracing the whole globe, we wish to embrace it additionally with Mary’s Intercessory Mantle – countless centers of prayer where the Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will be held for peace in the world.

Several dozens of such “Stars on Mary’s Mantle” have already been set up, some of them in Poland. For details, please kindly check our website: www.reginapacis.pl, tab: Stars. We are strongly convinced that the prayer offered in each center of Adoration has an immense value and power, and actually influences the situations in our everyday lives, as well as those who live in the far ends of the earth.

Concluding, once again we wish you, your families and friends a grace-filled Easter. May the Risen Lord bestow on you new life, peace and inextinguishable hope.

Sincerely yours,

Piotr Ciołkiewicz                  ks. Mirosław Prasek COr                              Mariusz Drapikowski

President                                 Ecclesiastical Assistant                             President of the Design –

of the Association                                                                                                 Executive Team

10 years ago, on 25 th March 2009 the first International Center of Prayer for Peace was set up in Jerusalem, by the 4th Station of the Way of the Cross. Many pilgrims have been gathering there, imploring for the grace of peace for the Holy Land and the whole world….

Currently, the adoration is being continued in the Chapel of Perpetual Adoration by the Milk Grotto Church in Bethlehem.

We wish to express our heartfelt gratitude to all of you who have faithfully supported the Work both spiritually and materially all through these years, asking you to remain with us, so that the Work may continue…

At present, we would like to ask your support for the project of the Chapel of Perpetual Adoration in Medjugorie, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Thank you and God bless you all!

Photo: pixabay and “Comunita Regina della Pace” Association archives

It is our joy to inform that on 5 February 2019 the Apostolic Penitentiary bestowed the grace of plenary indulgence for the next 7 years, which can be obtained by visiting the Shrine of The Immaculate Conception, the Mediatrix of All Graces, and of St. Maximilian Kolbe, as well as by visiting the Chapel of Perpetual Adoration in Niepokalanów.

In order to obtain the plenary indulgence, it is necessary to observe the “usual conditions”, which are: to have sacramentally confessed one’s sins, to receive the Holy Eucharist, to repent for one’s sins, to pray or have adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, both of them concluding with “Our Father” prayer, to pray the Creed and invoke the names of the Blessed Virgin Mary and St. Maximilian Maria Kolbe.

The sick and elderly, in order to obtain the indulgence, should accomplish, at the nearest opportunity, three conditions (the sacrament of confession, the Holy Communion, detachment from sin) and should unite themselves spiritually in adoration of the Lord Jesus, having before them the image of the Eucharistic Jesus.

From: Radio Niepokalanów