FOCAL POINT: “Spiritual formation continues along the lines laid out in the Novitiate program: a deepening awareness of the life and works of the Founders, a growing union with the Risen Christ through prayer and the exercise of fraternal charity in living the common life in simplicity, and an increasingly self-disciplined life based on the […]
FOCAL POINT: “Doctrinal formation continues through growth in the personal assimilation of the mysteries of faith and in the ability to communicate these mysteries in terms understandable to the culture and the times.” (Con. 164) Deceased: Fr. Aloysius Orzechowski, 1998, Chicago, USA For our parents, relatives, friends and benefactors, and for those who […]
FOCAL POINT: “The ministry of a brother embraces all the areas of the apostolic work of the Congregation except those which require Holy Orders.” (Con. 167) Deceased: Fr. Henry Gryczman, 1935, Chicago, USA For the grace to imitate our Founders, and for fidelity to our charism and mission. For the courage and hope […]
FOCAL POINT: “Those responsible for formation will be careful to respect the human dignity and the special divine vocation of persons entrusted to their care. In guiding the growth and development of the individual, Formators will take into account his natural and supernatural endowments, as well as, interests and inclinations, so as to enable the […]
FOCAL POINT: “In order to meet these demands , the religious have an obligation to foster their own spiritual and professional growth by spiritual direction, personal reading, private study and attendance at seminars, workshops and other study programs.” (Con. 172) Deceased: Fr. Peter Graf, 1960, Sudbury, Canada Fr. Jerome Kroetsch, 2012, Kitchener, Canada […]
FOCAL POINT: “Each member is charged with the serious obligation and responsibility of fostering and developing vocations for the Congregation.” (Con. 171) Deceased: Fr. Piotr Athanasov, 1894, Adrianople, Bulgaria For fidelity to our religious vows and for the spirit of the resurrection. For those who have left the Congregation. For deceased benefactors, in […]
FOCAL POINT: “The Congregation has the right to make itself known in order to foster vocations and seek candidates.” (Con. 171) Deceased: Br. Michael Oleksiewicz, 1942, Chicago, USA Birthdays: Fr. Michael Yohana Henrico Kachwele, 1990, Tanzania For the Church, our Holy Father, and for our local ordinary. For vocations to the Congregation […]
FOCAL POINT: “The Community shall offer Mass once a month in each house for the following intentions: for the Holy Father; for blessings for our Congregation; for living and deceased benefactors and parents of members of the Congregation; for the deceased members of the Congregation; and for vocations to the consecrated life and priesthood.” (Con. […]
FOCAL POINT: “One hundred Masses will be celebrated for each deceased member or novice of the Congregation.” (Con. 74) Deceased: Cl. Kazimierz Szyberna, 1905, Mentorella, Italy Birthday: Fr. Wladyslaw Tarnowski, 1934, Poland For our country, for civil rulers on the local and national levels. The second reading for today’s Mass encourages that […]
FOCAL POINT: “Mass shall be offered in each House for the Ordinary of the diocese on the anniversary of his ordination as Bishop.” (Con. 75) Birthdays: Fr. Andre Malta Martins, 1979, Brazil Fr. Tomasz Koperek, 1984, Poland Ordination: Fr. Patrick Aiello, 1956, Canada For our parents, relatives, friends and benefactors, and for […]
FOCAL POINT: “Mass will be offered in each House for the Superior General and for the Provincial or Regional Superior on the anniversary of their election.” (Con. 76) Deceased: Fr. Ignatius Perius, 1926, Louisville, USA Birthday: Fr. Michal Szlachciak, 1984, Poland For the grace to imitate our Founders. For all of those […]
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 […]
