FOCAL POINT: “A frequent encounter with the Risen Christ in the Sacrament of Reconciliation forms an essential part of our liturgical prayer because it is here that we acknowledge our complete dependence on Him and receive the power to die to sin and to become conformed to Him. This Sacrament also effects reconciliation between ourselves […]
FOCAL POINT: “We hold the Liturgy of the Hours in special esteem because in it Christ and His Church pour out unending praise to the Father and intercede for the salvation of the whole world.” (Con. 59) Deceased: Br. Pawel Madzia, 1912, Adrianople, Bulgaria Fr. Piotr Pietryka, 1927, Krakow, Poland Fr. Adalbert Kowalczyk, 1972, […]
FOCAL POINT: “Common prayer is one of the ways in which we can give expression to this unity. Through it, we support and encourage one another to remain faithful to the community and to a life of prayer.” (Con. 60) Deceased: Fr. Jakub Kuklinski, 1946, Krakow, Poland Fr. Joseph Bednowicz, 1972, Chicago, USA Fr. Ludwig […]
FOCAL POINT: “This type of prayer is efficacious because Christ is in our midst when we pray together. Moreover, the Holy Spirit can speak to us through others when we are united in spontaneous prayer.” (Con. 60) Deceased: Br. Thomas Guzy, 1971, Chicago, USA Birthday: Fr. Miroslaw Knap, 1965, Poland For our […]
FOCAL POINT: “Personal prayer is our most intimate conversation with God. In it we see His great love for us and our total dependence on Him. Personal prayer is our best preparation for common and liturgical prayer.” (Con. 61) Deceased: Fr. Jozef Bakalski, 1890, Seldzikovo, Bulgaria Fr. Edward Jaglowicz, 1965, Rome, Italy Fr. Stefan […]
FOCAL POINT: “It is through a reflective and prayerful reading of the Sacred Scriptures that the Holy Spirit inspires us to grow in our knowledge and appreciation of Christ and to strive earnestly to become more like Him.” (Con. 62) Deceased: Fr. Lawrence Kuntz, 1952, Kitchener, Canada Birthday: Fr. Luciano Piotrowski, 1959, Poland […]
FOCAL POINT: “We should not neglect other forms of spiritual reading. All forms of spiritual reading, especially our Constitutions, will serve to strengthen our prayer life. We should read our Constitutions frequently and reflectively.” (Con. 63) Deceased: Br. Feliks Olejniczak, 1974, Krakow, Poland Br. Frank Fardella, 1989, Kingston, Canada Birthday: Fr. David Mowat, […]
FOCAL POINT: “Since no friendship can exist or grow where interpersonal communication does not exist, mental prayer and contemplation have a vital role to play in the development of our union with Christ.” (Con. 64) Deceased: Fr. Ryszard Bazylak, 2021, Sambor, Ukraine For the conversion of sinners, and for all in affliction, temptation […]
FOCAL POINT: “We know that God will speak to us within the depths of our hearts, but in order to hear His voice, we frequently need to set aside our activities, to listen to Him and converse with Him.” (Con. 64) Deceased: Fr. Emmanuel Beaudru, 1902, Rome, Italy Fr. Boleslaw Wosko, 1947, Rome, Italy […]
FOCAL POINT: “We, too, will withdraw from time to time from our apostolic labors in order to devote some time exclusively to reflection and prayer. This withdrawal for prayer will serve to render our apostolate more fruitful by strengthening our union with Christ.” (Con. 65) Deceased: Fr. Peter Ellert, 1951, Kitchener, Canada For […]
FOCAL POINT: “To grow in our surrender to Christ, reflection on our fidelity to His grace is necessary. For this reason, our examen will be recognized as one of our indispensable spiritual exercises.” (Con. 66) Deceased: EUGENE FUNCKEN, 1888, St. Agatha, Canada Fr. Joseph Lehman, 1974, Hamilton, Bermuda Fr. Otto Haefele, 1978, Formosa, Canada […]
FOCAL POINT: “Wherever local circumstances permit, the religious will come together each day for common prayer. … A community Mass, preferably concelebrated, will be held wherever and whenever feasible.” (Con. 67 & 68) Deceased: Br. Angelo Segatori, 1921, St. Mary, USA Fr. Wladyslaw Filipski, 1928, Rome, Italy Fr. Ireneusz Hanzewniak, 2012, Poznan, Poland […]
