November 28

FOCAL POINT: “Major superiors shall respond to the needs of missionaries with special attention … assure the religious going into the missions are well prepared for their assignment; … encourage all Community members to support the men in the missions with personal interest and prayer.” (Con. 223)   Deceased: Fr. Joseph Osowski, 1971, Chicago, USA […]

November 29

FOCAL POINT: “We will have at heart the study of our Constitutions since we have obliged ourselves to live by these Constitutions and regard them as our Rule of Life.” (Con. 224)   Deceased: Fr. Henry Opperman, 1975, Louisville, USA Fr. Henry Feeney, 1978, Warwick, Bermuda Fr. Joseph Samborski, 1982, Chicago, USA Fr. Francis Rog, […]

St. Andrew

FOCAL POINT: “The loving and faithful observance of the Constitutions – not by mere attachment to the letter, which kills, but by loving submission to the spirit that gives life – will help us to know God’s will more clearly and intimately and lead each member of the Resurrectionist Community to the fullness of his […]

December 1

FOCAL POINT: Resurrectionists will continue to study and pray with the Constitutions, as well as, reflect upon the charism and mission of the Congregation.   Birthday: Fr. Henry Ruszel, 1926, USA   First Vows: Fr. Marek Tomski, 1982, Poland   Ordination: Fr. Rafal Wasilewski, 2012, USA   For the Church, our Holy Father and for […]

December 2

FOCAL POINT: Consecrated religious are invited to live their vows authentically, credibly, radically, prophetically and joyfully.   Deceased: Fr. Michal Oleksy, 1918, Zakopane, Poland Fr. Wladyslaw Orpiszewski, 1942, Krakow, Poland   Birthdays: Fr. Kasimierz Mikucki, 1951, Poland Fr. Stanislaw Jankowski, 1966, USA   For our Congregation, superiors, and for vocations. For peace in the world. […]

First Sunday of Advent

FOCAL POINT: Our Constitutions exhort us to work towards having them become a guiding force in our life as a Resurrectionist.   Deceased: Fr. William Kloepfer, 1910, Guelph, Canada Br. John Popko, 1939, Chicago, USA Br. Marian Misiorny, 1961, Poznan, Poland Fr. Edward Dietrich, 1989, Kitchener, Canada Fr. Joseph Palubeski, 2011, Hamilton, Canada   Birthdays: […]

St. John Damascene

FOCAL POINT: One of the responsibilities of the Superior General is to function as a unifying force, and to promote the international character of our Congregation.   Birthday: Fr. Christopher Buda, 1949, Poland   Ordination: Fr. Paul Smith, 2010, USA   For our seminarians, novices, affiliated and aspirants. For the conversion of sinners. For the […]

December 5

FOCAL POINT: That superiors, especially local superiors, will fulfill their responsibility to assist the members in their spiritual life and development.   Deceased: Fr. Bruno Ostrega, 1986, Chicago, USA   Birthday: Fr. Bartlomiej Gzella, 1973, Poland   For those who have commended themselves to our prayers, and for those for whom we have promised to […]

St. Nicholas

FOCAL POINT: Members are encouraged to provide affirmation and support for our superiors at every level.   Deceased: Fr. Andrew Spetz, 1918, St. Louis, USA Br. Jan Opanowicz, 1950, Rome, Italy Fr. Tadeusz Sikorski, 1981, Sao Paulo, Brazil Fr. Stephen Gira, 2010, St. Louis, USA   For the Church, our Holy Father and our local […]

St. Ambrose

FOCAL POINT: For the common life to flourish we must promote trust and communication among the members.   Deceased: Cl. Andrzej Piasecki,1898, San Francisco, USA   Birthdays: Fr. Andrzej Gieniusz, 1958, Poland Fr. Leslaw Ogryzek, 1960. Poland Fr. Marcin Paca, 1984, Poland   First Vows: Fr. Adam Otrebski, 1985, Poland   Ordination: Fr. Delwyn Haroldson, […]

The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary

FOCAL POINT: “We believe that Mary is our model for all that we are called to be and do as Resurrectionists.” (Charism Statement)   Deceased: Fr. Josef Zabowka, 2020 Lomianki, Poland   First Vows: Fr. Henry Ruszel, 1946, USA Fr. Jan Tyminski, 1963, Poland Br. Nucinaldo Bezerra de Arruda, 2011, Brazil Fr. Jose Flavio Sotero […]

St. Juan Diego Cuauhtlatoatzin

FOCAL POINT: “The Congregation of the Resurrection announces and gives witness to the Paschal Mystery.” (Mission Statement)   Deceased: Cl. Stefan Zelev, 1896, Nettuno, Italy Fr. Josef Per, 1957, Poznan, Poland   Birthdays: Fr. Andrzej Skrzypczak, 1958, Poland Fr. Kazimierz Siwiec, 1965, Poland   For our country and for peace. For the gift of Mary […]