St. James
July 25, 2025
FOCAL POINT:
“We regard the practice of external mortification as a necessary means to give our wills more perfect control over our other facilities. Mortification will help us attain the freedom of the sons of God and will make us more receptive to God’s graces.” (Con. 82)
Deceased:
Fr. Karol Falinski, 1923, Tarnow, Poland
Br. Roberto Zumpetta, 1926, Chicago, USA
Birthday:
Bp. Robert Kurtz, 1939, USA
- For the conversion of sinners, and for all in affliction, temptation and agony.
- For the members of our local communities in their efforts to bring the care, compassion and forgiveness of Christ to one another.
- For all married couples and their families.
FURTHER REFLECTION:
“Since its very beginning, the Congregation of the Resurrection has been putting great emphasis on forming the laity in such a way as to empower them to transform – resurrection – the society from within.” (Apostles of the Resurrection Handbook, 3)