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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260719
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260720
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SUMMARY:July 19
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“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) \n  \nDeceased:\n EUGENE FUNCKEN\, 1888\, St. Agatha\, Canada\nFr. Joseph Lehman\, 1974\, Hamilton\, Bermuda\nFr. Otto Haefele\, 1978\, Formosa\, Canada \n  \n\nFor our Church\, our Holy Father and our local ordinary.\nFor the Anglican community of the Resurrection.\nFor former members of the Congregation of the Resurrection.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“Consequently\, each institute is recognized as having a rightful autonomy\, enabling it to follow its own discipline and to keep intact its spiritual and apostolic patrimony.” (Vita Consecrata\, 48)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/july-19/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260720
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260721
DTSTAMP:20260403T193409
CREATED:20220711T225228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T203536Z
UID:2498-1784505600-1784591999@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“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) \n  \nDeceased:\nBr. Angelo Segatori\, 1921\, St. Mary\, USA\nFr. Wladyslaw Filipski\, 1928\, Rome\, Italy\nFr. Ireneusz Hanzewniak\, 2012\, Poznan\, Poland \n  \nBirthdays:\nFr. Gerald Watt\, 1940\, USA\nFr. Toby Collins\, 1974\, Canada \n  \n\nFor our Congregation\, our superiors\, and vocations to our Congregation.\nFor a rededication to their vocation on the part of all Resurrectionists.\nMay this Lord’s Day be an experience of God’s unconditional love for all people.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“The Church entrusts to communities of consecrated life the particular task of spreading the spirituality of communion\, first of all in their internal life and then in the ecclesial community\, and even beyond its boundaries\, by opening or continuing a dialogue in charity\, especially where today’s world is torn apart by ethnic hatred and senseless violence.” (Vita Consecrata\, 51)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/july-20/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260721
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260722
DTSTAMP:20260403T193409
CREATED:20220711T234315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240726T134826Z
UID:2509-1784592000-1784678399@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“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) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Chester Brzegowy\, 1957\, Chicago\, USA\nFr. Joseph Baniewicz\, 1968\, Chicago\, USA\nFr. Jan Dybowski\, 2012\, Szczecinek\, Poland \n  \nBirthday:\nFr. Evandro Miranda Rosa\, 1975\, Brazil \n  \n\nFor growth in our trust\, acceptance and affirmation of one another within Community.\nFor our country\, and for civil rulers on the local and national level.\nFor the gift of hope in all that we say and do.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“Consecrated men and women are sent forth to proclaim\, by the witness of their lives\, the value of Christian fraternity and the transforming power of the Good News.” (Vita Consecrata\, 51)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/july-21/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260722
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260723
DTSTAMP:20260403T193409
CREATED:20220711T234315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230306T212948Z
UID:2510-1784678400-1784764799@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:St. Mary Magdalene
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“’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 our patron saint\, and why one of our feast days is July 22 – the Feast of St. Mary Magdalene.” (Apostles of the Resurrection Handbook\, 7) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Andrew Mikosz\, 1943\, Chicago\, USA\nFr. Aleksander Kusik\, 1981\, Poznan\, Poland \n  \n\nFor the Apostles of the Resurrection\, may they\, like Mary Magdalene\, proclaim Christ Risen to the world.\nIn thanksgiving for St. Mary Magdalene\, Disciple of the Lord\, the first to announce the Resurrection of the Lord to the world.\nFor all the deceased\, may the gift of the Resurrection be theirs.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“I would propose to you as an icon Mary Magdalene\, the apostle to the apostles.” (Address by Pope Francis to General Chapter 2017\, 1)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/july-22/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260723
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260724
DTSTAMP:20260403T193409
CREATED:20220711T234315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240726T135039Z
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SUMMARY:St. Bridget
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“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. 80) \n  \nBirthdays:\nBr. Edward Jaszkowski\, 1938\, USA\nFr. Wojciech Mleczko\, 1980\, Poland \n  \n\nFor the grace to imitate our Founders.\nFor the perseverance of all the members of the Congregation of the Resurrection.\nMay the patroness of poets\, Saint Bridget\, assist them in bringing forth the beauty of poetry.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“The participation of the laity often brings unexpected and rich insights into certain aspects of the charism\, leading to a more spiritual interpretation of it and helping to draw from it directions for new activities in the apostolate.” (Vita Consecrata\, 55) \n 
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/july-23/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260724
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260725
DTSTAMP:20260403T193409
CREATED:20220711T234315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230306T213230Z
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SUMMARY:St. Sharbel Makhluf
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“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) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Henry Panfil\, 1971\, Fontana\, USA\nFr. John Bocian\, 1974\, Woodstock\, USA\nFr. Theodore Klopotowski\, 1976\, Chicago\, USA\nFr. Paul Balcer\, 1986\, Homestead\, USA\nBr. John Traynor\, 1992\, Kitchener\, Canada \n  \nBirthday:\nFr. Manuel Williams\, 1957\, USA \n  \n\nFor our members in the missions\, especially in Bolivia\, Brazil\, Bulgaria and Tanzania.\nFor the Maronite Monks of Lebanon who celebrate St. Sharbel\, recognizing his efforts to unite Christians and Muslims in peace.\nFor vocations to our Congregation.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“The changes taking place in society and the decrease in the number of vocations is weighing heavily on the consecrated life in some regions of the world. … The trials of the present do not take away from their merits and the positive results of their efforts.” (Vita Consecrata\, 63)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/july-24/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260725
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260726
DTSTAMP:20260403T193409
CREATED:20220711T234316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230306T213346Z
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SUMMARY:St. James
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“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) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Karol Falinski\, 1923\, Tarnow\, Poland\nBr. Roberto Zumpetta\, 1926\, Chicago\, USA \n  \nBirthday:\nBp. Robert Kurtz\, 1939\, USA \n  \n\nFor the conversion of sinners\, and for all in affliction\, temptation and agony.\nFor the members of our local communities in their efforts to bring the care\, compassion and forgiveness of Christ to one another.\nFor all married couples and their families.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“Since its very beginning\, the Congregation of the Resurrection has been putting great emphasis on forming the laity in such a way as to empower them to transform – resurrection – the society from within.” (Apostles of the Resurrection Handbook\, 3)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/july-25/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260726
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260727
DTSTAMP:20260403T193409
CREATED:20220711T234318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230306T213516Z
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SUMMARY:Sts. Anne & Joachim
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“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) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Cornelius Siegfried\, 1989\, Waterloo\, Canada \n  \nOrdination:\nFr. Edson Siqueira da Silva\, 2008\, Brazil \n  \n\nFor our deceased members and benefactors\, for all the faithful departed\, and for the one who will die first among us.\nIn thanksgiving for parents\, especially for Saints Anne and Joachim\, the parents of Mary.\nFor vocations to the Congregation of the Resurrection.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“It was Bogdan Janski’s dream that both the laity and the consecrated religious would work together for the resurrection of society – each in their own way\, proper to their vocation.” (Apostles of the Resurrection Handbook\, 3)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/july-26/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260727
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260728
DTSTAMP:20260403T193409
CREATED:20220711T234318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T204744Z
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SUMMARY:Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time - World Day of Prayer for Grandparents and the Elderly
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“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) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Peter Popa\, 1885\, Chicago\, USA \n  \n\nFor fidelity to our charism and our vows\, and for the spirit of the resurrection.\nFor continued growth in the prayer life of the Congregation.\nFor those who have asked us to pray for their intentions\nIn thanksgiving for great wisdom and love which grandparents and the elderly offer the world.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“The link between the Apostles and vowed Resurrectionists is spiritual in nature; it is the desire to live the same vision and same dream.” (Apostles of the Resurrection Handbook\, 3)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/july-27/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260728
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260729
DTSTAMP:20260403T193409
CREATED:20220711T234319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T204849Z
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SUMMARY:July 28
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“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) \n  \nDeceased:\nBr. Marcin Karpinski\, 1934\, Rome\, Italy \n  \n\nFor the Church\, our Holy Father and for our local ordinary.\nFor all the members of our Congregation\, but remembering especially our professed Brothers.\nFor couples and families who face difficulties in their relationships.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“The challenge for both Resurrectionists and Apostles is to live out the Mission and Charism of the Congregation of the Resurrection in our lives in a deeper way\, in the hope of bringing about the resurrection of society and entering into our own personal Resurrection.” (Apostles of the Resurrection Handbook\, 3 – 4)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/july-28/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260729
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260730
DTSTAMP:20260403T193409
CREATED:20220711T234319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240726T140339Z
UID:2517-1785283200-1785369599@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:Sts. Martha\, Mary and Lazarus
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“The Visitation should take place in an atmosphere of fraternal love and confidence\, and lead to spiritual and apostolic growth.” (Con. 102) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Jerome Cwiak\, 1961\, San Luis Obispo\, USA\nFr. Jerzy Smolinski\, 2013\, Vienna\, Austria \n  \n\nFor our Congregation\, our superiors and for vocations to our Congregation.\nThat our monthly days of recollection may be a fruitful source of motivation and renewal.\nFor all those we count as friends\, who like the friends of Jesus\, (Martha\, Mary and Lazarus) help us to be our true selves.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“Both the Apostles and the Resurrectionists need to support and nourish each other by sharing and living our faith\, as we will attempt to bring about the resurrection of society\, starting with ourselves.” (Apostles of the Resurrection Handbook\, 4)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/july-29/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260730
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260731
DTSTAMP:20260403T193409
CREATED:20220711T234319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240726T140507Z
UID:2518-1785369600-1785455999@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:Saint Peter Chrysologus
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“In individual interviews\, the Superior General will call to the attention of the members matters that pertain to the religious\, priestly and apostolic life and discipline.” (Con. 102) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Raffaello Ferrigno\, 1895\, Verona\, Italy\nFr. Adolf Drewniak\, 1942\, Vienna\, Austria\nFr. Edward Golnik\, 1964\, Winnetka\, USA\nFr. Stanislaw Landzwojczak\, Krakow\, Poland \n  \n\nFor our parents\, relatives\, friends and benefactors\, and for those who have recommended themselves to our prayers.\nFor peace in the world.\nFor those struggling in their faith relationship with God.\nMay the communion of saints\, including Saint Peter Chrysologus\, lead us to ever-greater devotion and prayer.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION:\n“It is also our hope and desire as professed religious that we can learn from and be enriched by the many gifts of our Lay Associates\, by the sharing of their lives and faith journeys.” (Apostles of the Resurrection Handbook\, 4) \n 
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/july-30/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260731
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260801
DTSTAMP:20260403T193409
CREATED:20220711T234333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230310T193925Z
UID:2519-1785456000-1785542399@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:St. Ignatius of Loyola
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“The Provincial Superior and his Council will coordinate\, direct and stimulate the internal and external apostolate of the entire Province through close contact with the individual religious and the local communities.” (Con. 121) \n  \nDeceased:\nCl. Franciszek Ofierzynski\, 1895\, Koscian\, Poland\nFr. Boguslaw Borzyszkowski\, 2019\, Puck\, Poland \n  \n\nFor the grace to imitate our Founders and for fidelity to our charism.\nFor vocations to the Congregation of the Resurrection.\nFor the Society of Jesus as they celebrate their founder\, St. Ignatius of Loyola.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“The Apostles of the Resurrection share in the spirituality\, Charism and Mission of the Congregation of the Resurrection by living them out wherever God has placed them in life – in families\, among friends\, at school\, at work\, or in their own parish.” (Apostles of the Resurrection Handbook\, 7 – 8)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/july-31/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260801
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260802
DTSTAMP:20260403T193409
CREATED:20220711T234334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230310T194233Z
UID:2520-1785542400-1785628799@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:St. Alphonsus Liguori
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“The strength of the Congregation is dependent upon the intensity of the spiritual life and the fruitful apostolic life of each local community. Therefore\, individual houses will be vital Christian communities where the faith\, hope and love of each religious is both expressed and developed.” (Con. 135) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Norbert Dentinger\, 1966\, Waterloo\, Canada \n  \n\nFor our members in the missions of Bolivia\, Brazil\, Bulgaria and Tanzania.\nFor peace in the world.\nFor the Redemptorist community as they celebrate the memory of St. Alphonsus Liguori.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“The Apostles are invited to support with their many talents\, time and prayers the particular ministries led by the Resurrectionists\, that is parishes\, education and faith formation ministries\, vocation ministry\, and others.” (Apostles of the Resurrection Handbook\, 8)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/august-1/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260802
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260803
DTSTAMP:20260403T193409
CREATED:20220711T234334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T164615Z
UID:2521-1785628800-1785715199@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:St. Eusebius of Vercelli & Peter Julian Eymard
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“Faith is expressed and developed as the religious share their Christian values\, celebrate the Eucharist together and pray together.” (Con. 135) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Joseph Serszen\, 1946\, St. Louis\, USA \n  \nBirthday:\nFr. Paul Sims\, 1957\, Canada \n  \n\nFor the conversion of sinners\, and for all in affliction\, temptation and agony.\nFor vocations to our Congregation.\nFor the intercession of St. Eusebius\, who affirmed the divinity of Jesus Christ; may he inspire us to deepen our understanding of the divinity.\nFor the Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament who celebrate their founder today\, Saint Peter Julian Eymard.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“The Apostles also commit to pray daily for the Resurrectionists and their ministries\, for vocations to the Congregation\, and for fellow Apostles and their intentions.” (Apostles of the Resurrection Handbook\, 8)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/august-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260803
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260804
DTSTAMP:20260403T193409
CREATED:20220711T234334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T164831Z
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SUMMARY:18th Sunday in Ordinary Time
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“Hope is expressed and developed when they [members] share one another’s sorrows and joys and when they encourage and support one another in pursuit of their spiritual and apostolic goals.” (Con. 135) \n  \nDeceased:\nBr. Luigi Scafazucca\, 1917\, Rome\, Italy\nFr. Theodore Wroblewski\, 1959\, Chicago\, USA\nFr. Frederick Keleher\, 1983\, Kitchener\, Canada\nFr. Piotr Bulczak\, 2021\, Drawsko Pomorskie\, Poland \n  \nBirthday:\nBr. Mariusz Kowalski\, 1979\, Poland \n  \n\nFor members of our families and benefactors\, living and deceased.\nFor the one who will die first among us.\nFor a deeper understanding of the vows.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“Each religious community in the Catholic Church lives and ministers according to their specific and unique charism\, a ‘gift’ they have and share with the larger Church.” (Apostles of the Resurrection Handbook\, 11)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/august-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260804
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260805
DTSTAMP:20260403T193409
CREATED:20220711T234334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T165328Z
UID:2523-1785801600-1785887999@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:St. Jean-Marie Vianney
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“Love is expressed and developed by their [members] efforts to bring the care\, compassion and forgiveness of Christ to one another and by their efforts to become signs of the unrestricted quality of His love\, by the sincere manifestation of their love for all of the religious with whom they have been asked to share their lives in this particular local community.” (Con. 135) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Edwin Lapinski\, 2021\, Waterloo\, Canada \n  \n\nFor fidelity to our charism and religious vows and for the spirit of the resurrection.\nThat the Risen Lord bless us with vocations in order to carry on His ministry.\nFor all who have died\, may the promise of the Resurrection be their reward.\nMay the example of Saint Jean-Marie Vianney inspire priests to ever-greater dedication to the priesthood.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“As an Apostle of the Resurrection you will be invited to share our Charism and participate in our Mission.” (Apostles of the Resurrection Handbook\, 13)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/august-4/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260805
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260806
DTSTAMP:20260403T193409
CREATED:20220711T234349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240726T141418Z
UID:2524-1785888000-1785974399@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:Dedication of the Basilica of St. Mary Major & Blessed Frederic Janssoone
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“Local communities will give witness to the presence of the Spirit\, as the bond of love among the religious. For this love to be present\, relationships will be based upon openness\, trust\, understanding and acceptance.” (Con. 136) \n  \nBirthday:\nFr. Czeslaw Marchewicz\, 1957\, Poland \n  \n\nFor the Church\, the Holy Father and our local ordinary.\nFor vocations to the Congregation of the Resurrection.\nToday we celebrate the Dedication of Santa Maria Maggiore\, the largest Church in Rome in honor of Mary\, Mother of God; may Mary continue to inspire and guide us in our faith.\nFor the Order of Friars Minor of Canada who were established by Blessed Frederic Janssoone.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“The personal links with the brothers\, deacons and priests of the local community will be the strongest bond the Apostles will have\, but hopefully they will also become aware of other ministries of Resurrectionists both in Canada and throughout the world.” (Apostles of the Resurrection Handbook\, 15)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/august-5/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260806
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260807
DTSTAMP:20260403T193409
CREATED:20220711T234349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230310T195327Z
UID:2525-1785974400-1786060799@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:The Transfiguration of the Lord
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“Through the power of the Spirit\, the religious can become visible signs that it is possible to live together in love\, guided by Gospel principles.” (Con. 136) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Hugo Hayes\, 1965\, Hamilton\, Canada \n  \n\nFor our Congregation\, our superiors\, especially our local superior\, and for vocations to our Congregation.\nOn this day let us celebrate the transfigured Lord\, as his face continues to shine in midst.\nFor the people of Hiroshima\, Japan\, who on this day in 1945 were ravaged by an atomic bomb.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“At the same time\, [Resurrectionists] want to be part of your [Apostles] life as well\, and want to offer you our friendship and support.” (Apostles of the Resurrection Handbook\, 16)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/august-6/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260807
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260808
DTSTAMP:20260403T193409
CREATED:20220711T234349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230310T195439Z
UID:2526-1786060800-1786147199@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:St. Sixtus II and St. Cajetan
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“Community life will serve as a model for the other Christian communities which result from apostolic efforts. These Christian communities will serve as models for other similar communities within the local Church.” (Con. 136) \n  \nDeceased:\nBp. Joannes Garufalov\, 1951\, Sofia\, Bulgaria\nFr. Leo Cushing\, 1961\, St. Agatha\, Canada \n  \n\nFor our country\, and for civil authorities on the local and national levels.\nThat through the intercession of St. Cajetan\, religious reformer and co-founder of the Theatines\, the Congregation of the Resurrection may be blessed with vocations.\nMay the martyrdom of St. Sixtus II serve as inspiration to us as we strive to proclaim the message of the Resurrection.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“Your [Apostles] relationship with us\, and our relationship with you\, is always a two-way street\, and so it not only us enriching your lives\, but also you enriching our lives.” (Apostles of the Resurrection Handbook\, 16)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/august-7/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260808
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260809
DTSTAMP:20260403T193409
CREATED:20220711T234350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T170027Z
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SUMMARY:St. Dominic
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“Bogdan Janski founded the Congregation on the belief that society can be resurrected only through the establishment of Christian communities where the truth that was revealed by Jesus is lived out in love. The realization of his vision calls for the establishment of vital and highly visible local communities as an essential element of the Congregation’s mission.” (Con. 137) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Josef Hube\, 1891\, Rome\, Italy\nFr. Jan Muller\, 1973\, Koscierzyna\, Poland \n  \nOrdination:\nFr. Ricardo Michelin de Souza\, 2020\, Brazil \n  \n\nFor our parents\, relatives\, friends and benefactors\, and for all who have recommended themselves to our prayers.\nFor our pastors\, superiors and provincial leaders.\nFor the Dominican Order as they celebrate their founder\, St. Dominic.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“There is no greater example of what Christian leadership is\, what it ought to look like in practice\, than that of Jesus the Good Shepherd.” (Handbook for Provincial/Regional Superiors\, I-I)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/august-8/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260809
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260810
DTSTAMP:20260403T193409
CREATED:20220711T234350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230310T195703Z
UID:2528-1786233600-1786319999@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“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) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Feliks Szmit\, 1981\, Warsaw\, Poland\nFr. Stanislaw Lesiak\, 2019\, Busko Zdroj\, Poland \n  \nOrdination:\nFr. Marcio Correa Mendes\, 2008\, Brazil \n  \n\nFor the grace to imitate our Founders\, and for fidelity to our charism.\nMay the example of St. Teresa\, martyred in Auschwitz where she offered her very self for the people of Israel\, inspire us to ever-deeper dedication to our faith.\nFor the people of Nagasaki\, Japan\, who on this day in 1945 were ravaged by the atomic bomb.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“The true shepherd feeds\, nurtures\, comforts\, corrects and protects the sheep entrusted to his care.” (Handbook for Provincial/Regional Superiors\, I-I)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/august-9/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260810
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260811
DTSTAMP:20260403T193409
CREATED:20220711T234404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T181428Z
UID:2529-1786320000-1786406399@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT:  \n“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 of a collegial spirit.” (Con. 138) \n  \nDeceased:\nCl. Leo Jachim\, 1928\, Rome\, Italy\nFr. Edward Brzezinski\, 1973\, Chicago\, USA\nFr. Edwin Bak\, 1981\, North Las Vegas\, USA \n  \nBirthday:\nFr. Bronislaw Zaranski\, 1938\, Poland \n  \n\nFor our members in the missions.\nFor blessings upon all of our ministries.\nFor the one among who will die first.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“The provincial/regional superior exercises his ministry\, not to accumulate and exercise ‘power’\, but to lead as a servant.” (Handbook for Provincial/Regional Superiors\, I-III)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/august-10/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260811
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260812
DTSTAMP:20260403T193409
CREATED:20220711T234404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T181554Z
UID:2530-1786406400-1786492799@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:St. Clare
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“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) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. John Drzewiecki\, 1936\, Fox Lake\, USA\nFr. Martin Piwko\, 2020\, Radziszowska\, Poland \n  \n\nFor the conversion of sinners\, and for all in affliction\, temptation and agony.\nFor vocations to the Congregation of the Resurrection.\nFor St. Clare\, foundress of the Order of Poor Ladies who adhere to the Franciscan tradition.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“The superior is tasked with sharing the ‘power’ of office\, putting others and their needs first\, and helping the membership to develop in their service of God.” (Handbook for Provincial/Regional Superiors\, I-III)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/august-11/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260812
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260813
DTSTAMP:20260403T193409
CREATED:20220711T234404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240726T142402Z
UID:2531-1786492800-1786579199@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:St. Jane Frances de Chantal
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n[At community meetings\, members] “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) \n  \nOrdination:\nFr. Philip Justinian\, 2021\, Tanzania\nFr. Joseph Chacha\, 2022\, Tanzania\nFr. Vitalis Masika\, 2022\, Tanzania \n  \n\nFor our deceased members and benefactors\, and for the one who will die first among us.\nFor our members no longer engaged in full-time active ministry.\nFor the Order of Visitation of Mary\, whose foundress\, St. Jane Frances de Chantal\, is celebrated today.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“Ultimately the provincial/regional superior is\, in unity with all the members of the province/region\, to work towards achieving their full potential in God’s service as members of the Congregation of the Resurrection – which announces and gives witness to the Paschal Mystery.” (Handbook for Provincial/Regional Superiors. I-III)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/august-12/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260813
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260814
DTSTAMP:20260403T193409
CREATED:20220711T234404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240726T142546Z
UID:2532-1786579200-1786665599@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:Sts. Pontian and Hippolytus
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“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) \n  \nDeceased:\nCl. Franciszek Brzozowski\, 1931\, Lwow\, Poland\nBr. Clement Baltruszajtis\, 1931\, Chicago\, USA\nFr. Jan Gracz\, 1942\, Dachau\, Germany \n  \nBirthday:\nJuliusz Figlak\, 1981\, Poland \n  \n\nFor increased fidelity to our religious vows and for the spirit of resurrection.\nFor our deceased parents\, relatives and friends.\nFor the communion of saints as they call us to greater holiness.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“The provincial/regional superior has a unique and important office to fulfil\, an office that requires profound dedication\, and a deep spiritual love for the members they are called to lead.” (Handbook for Provincial/Regional Superiors\, II-II)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/august-13/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260814
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260815
DTSTAMP:20260403T193409
CREATED:20220711T234405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230310T201014Z
UID:2533-1786665600-1786751999@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:St. Maximilian Kolbe
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“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.” (Con. 140) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Teofil Szypkowski\, 1930\, Chicago\, USA\nFr. Leo Dentinger\, 1971\, Kitchener\, Canada\nFr. Richard McGee\, 2012\, San Bernardino\, USA \n  \nBirthdays:\nFr. Paul Voisin\, 1951\, Canada\nFr. Roman Kotewicz\, 1953\, Poland\nCl. Pawel Obrebski\, 1992\, Poland\nCl. Francis Mkata Peter\, 1996\, Tanzania \n  \nOrdination:\nFr. Edward Howe\, 2010\, USA \n  \n\nFor all living and deceased benefactors.\nFor vocations to the Congregation.\nIn thanksgiving for the sacrifice of St. Maximilian Kolbe and the example he set for us.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“Regular participation in prayer\, liturgy and ritual practices will greatly aid the superior in their mission\, for their mission\, while spiritually fulfilling\, can be physically demanding and exhausting.” (Handbook for Provincial/Regional Superiors\, II-II)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/august-14/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260815
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260816
DTSTAMP:20260403T193409
CREATED:20220711T234420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T182614Z
UID:2537-1786752000-1786838399@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:Assumption of Mary
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n[Mary] “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.” (Con. 8) \n  \nDeceased:\nBr. Roman Wisniewski\, 1985\, Koscierzyna\, Poland \n  \nBirthday:\nFr. Antoni Dziorek\, 1950\, USA \n  \nFirst Vows:\nFr. Stefan Duda\, 1951\, Poland\nFr. Wladyslaw Tarnowski\, 1951\, Poland\nFr. Zdzislaw Korcz\, 1952\, Poland\nFr. Jerzy Walkusz\, 1954\, Poland\nFr. Stefan Koperek. 1958\, Poland\nFr. Edward Lipiec\, 1961\, Poland\nFr. Tadeusz Nosal\, 1961\, Poland\nFr. Kazimierz Wojtowicz\, 1961\, Poland\nFr. Henryk Karbowiak\, 1962\, Poland\nFr. Gregory Helminski\, 1968\, USA\nFr. Tadeusz Gajda\, 1972\, Poland\nFr. Kazimierz Zaranski\, 1972\, Poland\nFr. Marian Banski\, 1973\, Poland\nFr. Roman Kotewicz\, 1973\, Poland\nFr. Stanislaw Lasota\, 1973\, Poland\nFr. Andrzej Napiecek\, 1973\, Poland\nBr. Stefan Pawluczuk\, 1973 Final 1978\, Poland\nFr. Florian Stasinski\, 1973\, Poland\nFr. Jan Nikel\, 1974\, Poland\nFr. Michal Osuch\, 1974\, Poland\nFr. Stanislaw Stenka\, 1974\, Poland\nFr. Marek Perzynski\, 1975\, Poland\nFr. Andre Krzyzanowski\, 1976\, Poland\nFr. Gregorio Stachowiak\, 1976\, Poland\nFr. Kazimierz Mikucki\, 1977\, Poland\nFr. Kazimierz Sawoscianik\, 1977\, Poland\nFr. Adam Wroblewicz\, 1977\, Poland\nFr. Ryszard Burda\, 1978\, Poland\nFr. Andrzej Gieniusz\, 1978\, Poland\nFr. Jacek Krzekotowski\, 1978\, Poland\nFr. Andrzej Skrzypczak\, 1978\, Poland\nFr. Herbert Sojka\, 1978\, Poland\nFr. Grzegorz Wisniewski\, 1978\, Poland\nFr. Czeslaw Marchewicz\, 1979\, Poland\nFr. Stanislaw Pankiewicz\, 1979\, Poland\nFr. Bernard Hylla\, 1980\, Poland\nFr. Adam Raczynski\, 1980\, Poland\nFr. Ryszard Bala\, 1981\, Poland\nFr. Krzysztof Czerwionka\, 1981\, Poland\nFr. Edward Hering\, 1981\, Poland\nFr. Leslaw Ogryzek\, 1981\, Poland\nFr. Jan Poja\, 1981\, Poland\nFr. Piotr Przywecki\, 1981\, Poland\nFr. Edward Howe\, 1986\, USA\nFr. Steven Thoma\, 1986\, USA\nFr. Joseph de Viveiros\, 1987\, Canada\nBr. Christopher Trimpe\, 1998\, Final August 11\, 2001\, USA\nFr. Paul Smith\, 2002\, USA\nFr. Eric Wagner\, 2003\, USA\nFr. Raphael Ma\, 2015\, Canada\nCl. Joseph Juma Chacha\, 2016\, Tanzania\nFr. Michael Yohana Henrico Kachwele\, 2016\, Tanzania\nFr. Philip Justinian\, 2016\, Tanzania\nCl. Vitalis Masika\, 2016\, Tanzania \n  \n\nFor the Church\, our Holy Father and for our local ordinary.\nFor a deeper devotion to Our Lady\, the Mother of our Congregation.\nFor vocations to our Congregation.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“Fulfillment of the responsibilities proper to the provincial/regional superior is greatly influenced by the willingness of the members to adhere to\, to listen to\, the voice of God that is revealed through the provincial/regional superior.” (Handbook for Provincial/Regional Superior\, II-IV)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/august-15/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260816
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260817
DTSTAMP:20260403T193409
CREATED:20220711T234420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230310T201524Z
UID:2538-1786838400-1786924799@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:St. Stephen of Hungary
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“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 degree of silence and privacy allowing for areas strictly reserved for religious.” (Con. 141) \n  \nDeceased:\nCl. George Kraemer\, 1941\, Kitchener\, Canada\nBr. Ignacy Krolikiewicz\, 1946\, Vienna\, Austria \n  \n\nFor our Congregation\, our superiors\, and for vocations to our Congregation.\nFor blessings upon all members of the Congregation of the Resurrection and Apostles of the Resurrection.\nFor the people of Hungary as they celebrate their patron saint\, St. Stephen.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“Members must sacrifice their own wills for the good of the institute\, and the good of the Church\, and see in their provincial/regional superior the unfolding of the graces and blessings of God.” (Handbook for Provincial/Regional Superior\, (II-IV)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/august-16/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260817
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260818
DTSTAMP:20260403T193409
CREATED:20220711T234420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T182905Z
UID:2539-1786924800-1787011199@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“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) \n  \nDeceased:\nBr. Cesare Projetti\, 1889\, Mentorella\, Italy \n  \nBirthday:\nFr. Jacek Krzekotowski\, 1958\, Poland \n  \nOrdination:\nFr. Fabio de Siqueira Fonseca\, 2013\, Brazil \n  \n\nFor our country\, and for civil authorities on the local and national levels.\nFor all the members of the South American Region.\nFor all benefactors of the Congregation\, both living and deceased.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“I invite all Christians\, everywhere\, at this very moment\, to a renewed personal encounter with Jesus Christ\, or at least an openness to letting him encounter them; I ask all of you to do this unfailingly each day.” (The Joy of the Gospel\, 3)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/august-17/
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