January 6

FOCAL POINT:

“We believe that in His love the Father calls us to conversion: to personal resurrection in union with Jesus, to a new life filled with the power of His Spirit.” (Charism Statement)

First Vows:

Bp. Robert Kurtz, 1959, USA
Br. Edward Jaszkowski, 1960, Final 1965, USA
Fr. Joseph Malczyk, 1961, USA
Br. William Hallas, 1967, Final 1972, USA
Fr. C. Frank Phillips, 1970, USA
Fr. Rafal Wasilewski, 2008, USA
Fr. Delwyn Haroldson, 2009, USA

1. For the conversion of sinners, and for all in affliction, temptation and agony.
2. For those who were at one time members of the Congregation of the Resurrection.
3. For continued blessings on the Congregation of the Resurrection in this new year.
4. For the Eastern Catholic and Orthodox Churches who begin the celebration of Christmas today.

FURTHER REFLECTION:

“Nostalgia for a past that was rich in vocations and impressive achievements must not prevent you from seeing the life that the Lord is causing to bloom, today too, in your midst.” (Address by Pope Francis to General Chapter 2017, 1)