December 20

FOCAL POINT:

“After the death of the Founder on July 2, 1840, his disciples under the direction of Peter Semenenko and Jerome Kajsiewicz, the co-Founders of the Congregation, continued to develop his ideas and to live in community.” (Historical Preface)

Deceased:

Fr. Joseph Capiga, 1986, Hamilton, Canada
Fr. Leon Wojtyniak, 1991, Resende, Brazil

1. For our members in the missions.
2. For all those who have recommended themselves to our prayers.
3. For the grace to pray: “Come, Lord Jesus” during these last days of Advent.

FURTHER REFLECTION:

“The covenant of love and fidelity lived by the Holy Family of Nazareth illuminates the principle which gives shape to every family, and enables it better to face the vicissitudes of life and history.” (Amoris Laetitia, 66)