FOCAL POINT: “This view of its Mission helps the religious to understand that the time and energy required to establish vital Christian communities in local Houses does not deprive the apostolate of fruitfulness; on the contrary, this expenditure of time and energy is an expression of their apostolate.” (Con. 137) Deceased: Fr. Feliks Szmit, […]
FOCAL POINT: “Each House will pursue its spiritual program and apostolic mission on the basis of local decisions, but always in accordance with the spirit of the Congregation and the prescriptions of the Constitutions and Provincial and Regional Statutes. This calls for leadership on the part of the local superior, even while stressing the observance […]
FOCAL POINT: “The local community meeting was an important element in the life of the community of believers which Bogdan Janski gathered together. At such meetings, the religious evaluate their life and mission in the light of the Gospel, of the Charism of the Congregation and of the signs of the times.” (Con. 139) […]
FOCAL POINT: “will support, encourage and affirm each other and call each other to conversion through a more fruitful response to the values of Jesus.” (Con. 139) Ordination: Fr. Philip Justinian, 2021, Tanzania Fr. Joseph Chacha, 2022, Tanzania Fr. Vitalis Masika, 2022, Tanzania For our deceased members and benefactors, and for the one […]
FOCAL POINT: “When they trust one another enough to speak the truth in love, the tensions which arise out of their daily living situation are reduced or eliminated through the experience of reconciliation.” (Con. 139) Deceased: Cl. Franciszek Brzozowski, 1931, Lwow, Poland Br. Clement Baltruszajtis, 1931, Chicago, USA Fr. Jan Gracz, 1942, Dachau, Germany […]
FOCAL POINT: “Each local House is to establish a degree of order by setting aside times for prayer, meals, relaxation, celebration and silence. The observance of this order will be carried out in an atmosphere of ease and flexibility. A balance will be maintained between the needs of the community life and legitimate personal needs.” […]
FOCAL POINT: “In Her assumption, she was raised up to share in the risen life of Jesus. If we follow Her as our model, we learn to share in the passion, death and resurrection of Her Son and we too will be freed from sin and will share in His new life in the Spirit.” […]
FOCAL POINT: “Hospitality for guests is an important value and is a way of giving witness to Christian community living. This hospitality will always be carried out in a spirit of cordiality and at the same time in a spirit of prudence and sensitivity to the needs of the religious, in order to maintain a […]
FOCAL POINT: “The ill and the aged enjoy a special claim on personal and communal concerns. The ill are an appeal to all for brotherly service within the community. The aged will always be accorded the gratitude, respect, and care they deserve in their place of residence.” (Con. 142) Deceased: Br. Cesare Projetti, 1889, […]
FOCAL POINT: “The Congregation desires that the religious formation of its members will develop along the lines established by the Church. The directives of the Church include great concern for the suitable human, spiritual, doctrinal, pastoral and professional development of the religious.” (Con. 148) Deceased: Fr. Leszek Bonikowski, 1991, Zlocieniec, Poland First Vows: […]
FOCAL POINT: “These directives place a strong emphasis on preserving the spirit of the Founders together with a better understanding of the Charism and Mission of the Congregation.” (Con. 148) For the grace to imitate our Founders, and for fidelity to our Charism and Mission. For our members in the missions. In thanksgiving for […]
FOCAL POINT: “Every call of Christ is first of all a call to personal holiness. Religious profession contributes to an intimate, personal union with the Triune God.” (Con. 150) Deceased: Fr. Alexander Reitzel, 1951, Kitchener, Canada Fr. William Graf, 1983, Waterloo, Canada For the Church, our Holy Father, and our local ordinary. For […]
