Sts. John Fisher and Thomas More

FOCAL POINT:

“By his conduct and his direction of the religious, the superior shall make a special effort to introduce and to strengthen the rule of love among them.” (Con. 51)

Deceased:

Br. John Schmieder, 1861, St. Agatha, Canada

1. For our Congregation, our superiors, and for vocations to our Congregation.
2. For those who are sick, for the grace and gift of healing.
3. For blessings upon our pastors and parochial vicars.

FURTHER REFLECTION:

“In effect, the consecrated life is at the very heart of the Church as a decisive element for his mission, since it manifests the inner nature of the Christian calling and the striving of the whole Church as Bride toward union with her own Spouse.” (Vita Consecrata, 3)