May 15

FOCAL POINT: As Resurrectionists we strive to seek a deeper understanding of the nature and devotion of Mary.   Deceased: Fr. Stanley Gadacz, 1972, Chicago, USA   Ordinations: Fr. Philip Reilly, 1981, Canada Fr. Salvatore Restivo, 1981, Canada Fr. Andre Krzyanowski, 1982, Poland Fr. Gregorio Stachowiak, 1982, Poland Fr. Kazimierz Trawicki, 1982, Poland Fr. Eric […]

May 16

FOCAL POINT: For a renewal of devotion to Mary among the faithful – a true and solid devotion adapted to our times.   Deceased: Fr. Henry Szwaja, 1966, Chicago, USA Fr. Charles Brunck, 1978, Kitchener, Canada Br. Francis Dusiewicz, 2003, Des Plaines, USA   Birthday: Fr. Philip Reilly, 1953, Canada   First Vows: Fr. Stephen […]

May 17

FOCAL POINT: The various sodalities of Mary in our parishes remind us of the place of honor Mary holds in the Church.   Deceased: Fr. Lukasz Swiatkowski, 1941, Radziwillow, Poland Fr. Kazimierz Polczynski, 1977, Poznan, Poland   Ordination: Fr. Joseph Glab, 1975, USA Fr. George Nowak, 1975, Poland Fr. Andrezej Jagielka, 1975, Poland   That […]

St. John I

FOCAL POINT: Many religious communities, churches and institutions are dedicated to Mary, the Mother of God.   Deceased: Br. Adam Szewczyk, 1966, Rome, Italy Fr. Michael Danek, 2015, Chicago, USA   Birthday: Fr. Andre Krzyzanowski, 1956, Poland   First Vows: Fr. Stephen Bartczyszyn, 1980, USA Fr. Paul Sims, 1980, USA   Ordinations: Fr. Kazimierz Linkiewicz, […]

May 19

FOCAL POINT: The Congregation of the Resurrection, dedicated to Mary, proclaims and provides devotion to Her.   Deceased: Fr. Stanislaw Grycz, 1928, Vienna, Austria   First Vows: Fr. James Gibson, 1975, USA   Birthday: Fr. Jan Soroka, 1962, Poland   Ordinations: Fr. Andrzej Duda, 1990, Poland Fr. Czeslaw Kaszubowski, 1990, Poland Fr. Romuald Poltorak, 1990, […]

St. Bernadine of Siena

FOCAL POINT: We believe that Mary intercedes on our behalf to assist us in the proclamation of the Resurrection.   Deceased: Fr. Anthony Weiler, 1949, Kitchener, Canada   Birthday: Br. Mariusz Biedal, 1972, Poland   Ordination: Fr. Tadeusz Gajda, 1978, Poland Fr. Florian Stasinski, 1978, Poland Fr. Kazimierz Zaranski, 1978, Poland Fr. Marek Flasinski, 1989, […]

Ascension of the Lord

FOCAL POINT: We believe that Mary, Mother of our Congregation, will lead us to a deeper understanding of the Paschal Mystery and help us to live that mystery daily.   Deceased: Fr. Norman Weaver, 1960, North Bay, Canada Novice Phillip Dotson, 2003, Evanston, USA Fr. Edmund Jastrzebski, 2011, Chicago, USA   Birthday: Fr. Marek Ptak, […]

St. Rita of Cascia ~ Victoria Day in Canada

FOCAL POINT: We believe the intercession of Mary will assist us in being open to the full grace of the Holy Spirit.   Deceased: Fr. Adolph Bakanowski, 1916, Krakow, Poland Bp. Bernard Murphy, 1974, Hamilton, Bermuda Br. Salvatore De Angelis, 1984, Pescara, Italy Fr. John Finn, 1995, Kitchener, Canada Fr. Thaddeus Napiorkowski 1995, Chicago, USA […]

May 23

FOCAL POINT: By interceding with the Risen Lord, we receive the gift of wisdom in order to make God the beginning and end of our lives.   Deceased: Fr. Franciszek Lis, 1972, Radziwillow, Poland Fr. William Burns, 1986, Toronto, Canada   Birthday: Fr. Adam Dzwigon, 1962, Poland   Ordinations: Fr. Andrzej Kurek, 1981, Poland Fr. […]

World Day of Prayer for the Church in China

FOCAL POINT: It is the Church's norms for prayer that encourages and guides us in our devotions of Mary.   Deceased: Bp. Nino Marzoli, 2000, Rome, Italy   For our deceased members and benefactors. For the one who will die first among us. For blessings upon the Church of China.   FURTHER REFLECTION: “Our collaboration […]

St. John of Kanty

FOCAL POINT: “They were now inspired to dedicate themselves to the Risen Saviour and to call themselves the ‘Brothers of the Resurrection.’” (Historical Preface)   Deceased: Br. Feliks Piechota, 1917, Adrianople, Bulgaria Fr. Edward Glowacki, 1919, Rome, Italy Fr. Menno Hinsperger, 1966, London, Canada Fr. Henry Kryger, 2002, St. Louis, USA Birthday: Cl. Lucas Freitas […]

February 16

FOCAL POINT: “Through the exercise of perfect fraternal charity, we rise with Christ and give witness to the world that we are His disciples: ‘I give you a new commandment: Love one another. Such as my love has been for you, so must your love be for one another. This is how all will know […]