Pierogi to Prayer

01/09/2026

Have you ever considered what it would be like to put your life on the line for your faith? Our Polish Saint of the Month is Saint Melchior Grodziecki. A Polish Jesuit who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. Listen to his story of faith and reflect on this martyr of the Thirty Year’s War. Available today on Spotify, Apple, or Youtube!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0YXuFppkCPT2LySBCDUw4V?si=gelrvbcRQ7WXPhTylvsobg

01/06/2026

01/05/2026

After you listen to our latest episode and if would like more information on Krystyna Skarbek check out this film available on Youtube

The story of Winston Churchill's favourite spy Krystyna Skarbek, also known as Christine Granville.

01/05/2026

For more information on this month's amazing guest, check out Clare Mulley's website:

Award-winning historian, author and broadcaster

01/05/2026

Odds are that if you were asked to name the most famous British spy of all time you would probably answer with the fictional James Bond. The unique brand of death defying escapes, deadly weapons hidden in everyday objects that become lethal gadgets, and female objectification that have come from the imagination of Ian Fleming’s spy series have captured the minds of generations. Sadly, few would know the story of the real larger than life Polish spy and heroine, Krystyna Skarbek, known by her Anglicized name of Christine Granville, who's exploits and agency would give any fictional character a run for their money.

We were incredibly privileged to have historian and author Clare Mulley who wrote a recent biography of Christine, sit down with us to talk about the life of this remarkable woman. Hopefully after listening you will be able to see espionage as well as the way we remember our heroes in a whole new light. Listen now on Spotify, Apple, or Youtube!

12/29/2025

Calling all fans of espionage, World War II, and romantic drama. Look to uncover our next episode dropping a week from today on Spotify, Apple, and Youtube!

12/27/2025

Many visitors to our historic home marvel at the beauty of our main altar and its rarerdos (ornamental backdrop). This month we posted a guessing game about the identity of the two saints who flank the main statue of St. Joseph and who's feast days we celebrate this month. Many of you guessed correctly that they were St. Francis Xavier(December 3rd) and St. Stephen (December 26th). However you may wonder what these two non-Polish saints are doing so prominently on the main altar of a Polish church.

The story lies in the identity of an early pastor, Father Stefan FX. Wierzynski. Immigrating from the city of Wadowice in 1905, he was responsible for raising the funds to construct the magnificent building you see today between 1912-1914. Upon his passing in 1925 he bequeathed an large sum in his will to pay for a new altar replacing a previous smaller wooden one. In his honor, the statues of St. Stephen and St. Francis Xavier were chosen for his first and middle names. In addition to the altar, a side window featuring the Annunciation also bears his memorial dedication.

This is one of the many hidden stories and prayers that remain within our walls like the ones we share in our podcast. During this month of December when the Universal Church honors these saints, we remember Father Wierzyński's contribution to the beauty of our magnificent home in Camden.

12/26/2025

Visitors to our historic home at St. Joseph's Polish in Camden will notice three distinct staues that adorn our high altar. The center figure is naturally that of St. Joseph but he is flanked by two others that are well known but may not be immediatly recognizable. Both have their feast days this month with one being today.

Do you know who this saint is?

12/24/2025

We wish you all a very Merry Christmas! Wesołych Świąt Bożego Narodzenia!
Check the pronunciation on our website: https://learnpolishdaily.com/how-to-say-merry-christmas-in-polish/
We hope you have a wonderful time with family and friends — and of course, enjoy some great Polish food! 🙂
Remi & Janusz

12/24/2025

Drodzy Przyjaciele!

W ten wyjątkowy czas Bożego Narodzenia pragniemy Wam z
całego serca życzyć, aby narodziny Chrystusa napełniły Wasze życie światłem
pokoju, miłości i nadziei. Niech ten święty czas stanie się przestrzenią
uważnego zatrzymania, w której pozwolicie Bogu przyjść do Waszej codzienności
takiej, jaka ona jest.

Niech tajemnica Wcielenia uczy nas patrzeć na świat oczami
wiary: dostrzegać Boga działającego w prostocie, kruchości i zwyczajnych
doświadczeniach życia. Niech ten czas pomoże Wam rozeznawać to, co prowadzi ku
większej miłości, wolności serca i głębszej relacji z Bogiem oraz drugim
człowiekiem.

Niech radość płynąca z betlejemskiej stajenki rozświetla
Wasze dni nawet w trudnych chwilach, a ciepło Bożej obecności umacnia Was w
chwilach niepokoju i zmęczenia. Życzymy Wam, abyście w tym czasie odnaleźli
prawdziwy odpoczynek ducha, który rodzi się z zaufania Bogu i gotowości pójścia
tam, gdzie On prowadzi.

Niech Boże Narodzenie będzie dla Was czasem duchowego
odrodzenia, wewnętrznego porządkowania serca i nowej gorliwości w szukaniu i
znajdowaniu Boga we wszystkim.

Radosnego świętowania!

12/24/2025

On your way to Wigilia or Pasterka, check out this great article on the history of one of Poland's greatest Christmas carols.

This beautiful carol was composed in the 18th century, a few years before the partition of Poland, and its lyrics are based on an unusual combination of oxymorons. It is set to the melody of the coronation polonaise of Polish kings. Can you imagine a more potent combination? by Piotr Bejrowski   Po...