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: “Besides daily participation in morning prayers and evening prayers, each religious will spend at least one hour each day in private prayer and reflection.” (Con. 70) Deceased: Fr. Chester Brzegowy, 1957, Chicago, USA Fr. Joseph Baniewicz, 1968, Chicago, USA Fr. Jan Dybowski, 2012, Szczecinek, Poland Birthday: Fr. Evandro Miranda Rosa, 1975, […]
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 […]
FOCAL POINT: “The Superior General … will foster the conviction that we are members of a single, loving Resurrection family and that we are, therefore, to be sensitive to the needs of members of the Congregation in other Provinces and Regions.” (Con. 102) Deceased: Br. Marcin Karpinski, 1934, Rome, Italy For the Church, […]
FOCAL POINT: “This dedication entails an act of faith whereby we respond to God’s call to give ourselves completely – with all our talents, abilities and powers – to Him, to the Church, and the Congregation.” (Con. 13) Deceased: Fr. John Grabowski, 1973, Woodstock, USA That we may be more aware of each […]
