Beatification of John Paul II

Beatification of John Paul II

“A man, who became a pope. A pope, who remained a man”

Polish Easter Traditions

We all know what Easter looks like and why we celebrate it every year. There are, however, many traditions few people know about, and even more we don’t completely understand. Here are some of the well known and some of the dusty traditions You may find interesting.

Time of retreat – not always a strategic decision

Firstly, let’s talk about the headline word itself. Retreat is a known military maneuver, meaning falling back (pulling back) your forces to avoid heavy losses and regrouping at a safer location. The same word names a lone, quiet place, a sanctuary, where we can find peace and rest. A connection of the two meanings will [...]

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