May 15

FOCAL POINT: As Resurrectionists we strive to seek a deeper understanding of the nature and devotion of Mary.   Deceased: Fr. Stanley Gadacz, 1972, Chicago, USA   Ordinations: Fr. Philip Reilly, 1981, Canada Fr. Salvatore Restivo, 1981, Canada Fr. Andre Krzyanowski, 1982, Poland Fr. Gregorio Stachowiak, 1982, Poland Fr. Kazimierz Trawicki, 1982, Poland Fr. Eric […]

May 16

FOCAL POINT: For a renewal of devotion to Mary among the faithful – a true and solid devotion adapted to our times.   Deceased: Fr. Henry Szwaja, 1966, Chicago, USA Fr. Charles Brunck, 1978, Kitchener, Canada Br. Francis Dusiewicz, 2003, Des Plaines, USA   Birthday: Fr. Philip Reilly, 1953, Canada   First Vows: Fr. Stephen […]

May 17

FOCAL POINT: The various sodalities of Mary in our parishes remind us of the place of honor Mary holds in the Church.   Deceased: Fr. Lukasz Swiatkowski, 1941, Radziwillow, Poland Fr. Kazimierz Polczynski, 1977, Poznan, Poland   Ordination: Fr. Joseph Glab, 1975, USA Fr. George Nowak, 1975, Poland Fr. Andrezej Jagielka, 1975, Poland   That […]

St. John I

FOCAL POINT: Many religious communities, churches and institutions are dedicated to Mary, the Mother of God.   Deceased: Br. Adam Szewczyk, 1966, Rome, Italy Fr. Michael Danek, 2015, Chicago, USA   Birthday: Fr. Andre Krzyzanowski, 1956, Poland   First Vows: Fr. Stephen Bartczyszyn, 1980, USA Fr. Paul Sims, 1980, USA   Ordinations: Fr. Kazimierz Linkiewicz, […]

May 19

FOCAL POINT: The Congregation of the Resurrection, dedicated to Mary, proclaims and provides devotion to Her.   Deceased: Fr. Stanislaw Grycz, 1928, Vienna, Austria   First Vows: Fr. James Gibson, 1975, USA   Birthday: Fr. Jan Soroka, 1962, Poland   Ordinations: Fr. Andrzej Duda, 1990, Poland Fr. Czeslaw Kaszubowski, 1990, Poland Fr. Romuald Poltorak, 1990, […]

St. Bernadine of Siena

FOCAL POINT: We believe that Mary intercedes on our behalf to assist us in the proclamation of the Resurrection.   Deceased: Fr. Anthony Weiler, 1949, Kitchener, Canada   Birthday: Br. Mariusz Biedal, 1972, Poland   Ordination: Fr. Tadeusz Gajda, 1978, Poland Fr. Florian Stasinski, 1978, Poland Fr. Kazimierz Zaranski, 1978, Poland Fr. Marek Flasinski, 1989, […]

Ascension of the Lord

FOCAL POINT: We believe that Mary, Mother of our Congregation, will lead us to a deeper understanding of the Paschal Mystery and help us to live that mystery daily.   Deceased: Fr. Norman Weaver, 1960, North Bay, Canada Novice Phillip Dotson, 2003, Evanston, USA Fr. Edmund Jastrzebski, 2011, Chicago, USA   Birthday: Fr. Marek Ptak, […]

St. Rita of Cascia ~ Victoria Day in Canada

FOCAL POINT: We believe the intercession of Mary will assist us in being open to the full grace of the Holy Spirit.   Deceased: Fr. Adolph Bakanowski, 1916, Krakow, Poland Bp. Bernard Murphy, 1974, Hamilton, Bermuda Br. Salvatore De Angelis, 1984, Pescara, Italy Fr. John Finn, 1995, Kitchener, Canada Fr. Thaddeus Napiorkowski 1995, Chicago, USA […]

May 23

FOCAL POINT: By interceding with the Risen Lord, we receive the gift of wisdom in order to make God the beginning and end of our lives.   Deceased: Fr. Franciszek Lis, 1972, Radziwillow, Poland Fr. William Burns, 1986, Toronto, Canada   Birthday: Fr. Adam Dzwigon, 1962, Poland   Ordinations: Fr. Andrzej Kurek, 1981, Poland Fr. […]

World Day of Prayer for the Church in China

FOCAL POINT: It is the Church's norms for prayer that encourages and guides us in our devotions of Mary.   Deceased: Bp. Nino Marzoli, 2000, Rome, Italy   For our deceased members and benefactors. For the one who will die first among us. For blessings upon the Church of China.   FURTHER REFLECTION: “Our collaboration […]

St. Bede the Venerable ~ St. Gregory VII ~ St. Mary Magdalene de’Pazzi

FOCAL POINT: Our devotion of Mary is firmly rooted in the revealed Word and based on solid dogmatic foundations.   Ordination: Fr. Anthony Bus, 1984, USA   For our Congregation, our superiors and vocations to the Congregation. In thanksgiving for the generosity of our benefactors. For deceased members of the Congregation of the Resurrection.   […]

St. Philip Neri

FOCAL POINT: Let us recall Mary’s unceasing and efficacious intercession on our behalf.   Deceased: Fr. Simon Winter, 1967, Kitchener, Canada Br. Josef Antyga, 1970, Vienna, Austria Fr. Leonard Mustal, 1975, Lodrino, Switzerland Fr. Pawl Mietki, 2010, Krakow, Poland Fr. Charles Messler, 2017, St. Louis, USA   Birthday: Br. Pawel Drach, 1991, Poland   First […]