November 28

FOCAL POINT: “Major superiors shall respond to the needs of missionaries with special attention … assure the religious going into the missions are well prepared for their assignment; … encourage […]

November 29

FOCAL POINT: “We will have at heart the study of our Constitutions since we have obliged ourselves to live by these Constitutions and regard them as our Rule of Life.” […]

St. Andrew

FOCAL POINT: “The loving and faithful observance of the Constitutions – not by mere attachment to the letter, which kills, but by loving submission to the spirit that gives life […]

December 1

FOCAL POINT: Resurrectionists will continue to study and pray with the Constitutions, as well as, reflect upon the charism and mission of the Congregation.   Birthday: Fr. Henry Ruszel, 1926, […]

December 2

FOCAL POINT: Consecrated religious are invited to live their vows authentically, credibly, radically, prophetically and joyfully.   Deceased: Fr. Michal Oleksy, 1918, Zakopane, Poland Fr. Wladyslaw Orpiszewski, 1942, Krakow, Poland […]

First Sunday of Advent

FOCAL POINT: Our Constitutions exhort us to work towards having them become a guiding force in our life as a Resurrectionist.   Deceased: Fr. William Kloepfer, 1910, Guelph, Canada Br. […]

St. John Damascene

FOCAL POINT: One of the responsibilities of the Superior General is to function as a unifying force, and to promote the international character of our Congregation.   Birthday: Fr. Christopher […]

December 5

FOCAL POINT: That superiors, especially local superiors, will fulfill their responsibility to assist the members in their spiritual life and development.   Deceased: Fr. Bruno Ostrega, 1986, Chicago, USA   […]

St. Nicholas

FOCAL POINT: Members are encouraged to provide affirmation and support for our superiors at every level.   Deceased: Fr. Andrew Spetz, 1918, St. Louis, USA Br. Jan Opanowicz, 1950, Rome, […]

St. Ambrose

FOCAL POINT: For the common life to flourish we must promote trust and communication among the members.   Deceased: Cl. Andrzej Piasecki,1898, San Francisco, USA   Birthdays: Fr. Andrzej Gieniusz, […]

St. Juan Diego Cuauhtlatoatzin

FOCAL POINT: “The Congregation of the Resurrection announces and gives witness to the Paschal Mystery.” (Mission Statement)   Deceased: Cl. Stefan Zelev, 1896, Nettuno, Italy Fr. Josef Per, 1957, Poznan, […]