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 […]
FOCAL POINT: “’Go and tell them I am Risen’ is the motto of the Apostles of the Resurrection. With these words the Risen Jesus sends Mary Magdalene to announce His resurrection to the Apostles – this is why Mary Magdalene is called ‘the Apostle to the Apostles’. … This is why St. Mary Magdalene is […]
FOCAL POINT: “For the perfect fulfillment of our vows and in order to truly die together with Christ, the spirit of mortification is necessary. … Therefore, we will carry out everything properly and faithfully, courageously face all adversities and lovingly and eagerly conquer all difficulties and anything that can turn us away from God.” (Con. […]
FOCAL POINT: “Above all, we strive to acquire internal mortification, which includes recollection, silence and the awareness of God’s presence. These forms of mortification are all the more necessary considering the fact that we are called to the apostolic life.” (Con. 81) Deceased: Fr. Henry Panfil, 1971, Fontana, USA Fr. John Bocian, 1974, Woodstock, […]
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 […]
FOCAL POINT: “The Congregation desires that one of our principal external mortifications will be that we carry out our apostolic labors faithfully and zealously. Also, we will be ready to accept sickness, other human limitations and the demands of common life with patience and submission to the will of God.” (Con. 82) Deceased: Fr. […]
FOCAL POINT: “The Superior General … serves the entire Congregation through Canonical Visitations and frequent contact; he promotes unity, fruitful community life and fidelity to the Congregation’s Charism.” (Con. 87) Deceased: Fr. Peter Popa, 1885, Chicago, USA For fidelity to our charism and our vows, and for the spirit of the resurrection. For […]
