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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:20260403T190046
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260802
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260803
DTSTAMP:20260403T190046
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260803
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260804
DTSTAMP:20260403T190046
CREATED:20220711T234334Z
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260804
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260805
DTSTAMP:20260403T190046
CREATED:20220711T234334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T165328Z
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260805
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260806
DTSTAMP:20260403T190046
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260806
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260807
DTSTAMP:20260403T190046
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260807
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260808
DTSTAMP:20260403T190046
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260808
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260809
DTSTAMP:20260403T190046
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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:20260403T190046
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260810
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260811
DTSTAMP:20260403T190046
CREATED:20220711T234404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T181428Z
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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:20260403T190046
CREATED:20220711T234404Z
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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:20260403T190046
CREATED:20220711T234404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240726T142402Z
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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:20260403T190046
CREATED:20220711T234404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240726T142546Z
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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:20260403T190046
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:20260403T190046
CREATED:20220711T234420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T182614Z
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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:20260403T190046
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:20260403T190046
CREATED:20220711T234420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T182905Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260818
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260819
DTSTAMP:20260403T190046
CREATED:20220711T234420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T183109Z
UID:2540-1787011200-1787097599@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:August 18
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“The Congregation desires that the religious formation of its members will develop along the lines established by the Church. The directives of the Church include great concern for the suitable human\, spiritual\, doctrinal\, pastoral and professional development of the religious.” (Con. 148) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Leszek Bonikowski\, 1991\, Zlocieniec\, Poland \n  \n\nFor our parents\, relatives\, friends and benefactors\, and for all those who have recommended themselves to our prayers.\nFor all those who assist in our apostolates\, and those to whom we minister.\nFor the members of the Polish Province.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“Let me say this once more: God never tires of forgiving us; we are the ones who tire of seeking his mercy.” (The Joy of the Gospel\, 3)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/august-18/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260819
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260820
DTSTAMP:20260403T190046
CREATED:20220711T234420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230310T201949Z
UID:2541-1787097600-1787183999@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:St. John Eudes
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“These directives [for religious formation] place a strong emphasis on preserving the spirit of the Founders together with a better understanding of the Charism and Mission of the Congregation.” (Con. 148) \n  \n\nFor the grace to imitate our Founders\, and for fidelity to our Charism and Mission.\nFor our members in the missions.\nIn thanksgiving for the gift of St. John Eudes to the Church; founder of the Order of our Lady of Charity\, The Congregation of Jesus and Mary\, and the Congregation of the Eudists.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“The Gospel\, radiant with the glory of Christ’s cross\, constantly invites us to rejoice.” (The Joy of the Gospel\, 5)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/august-19/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260820
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260821
DTSTAMP:20260403T190046
CREATED:20220711T234435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T183400Z
UID:2542-1787184000-1787270399@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:Saint Bernard
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“The response of the individual to the call of Christ to personally imitate His life of chastity\, poverty and obedience by a life lived in the Congregation marks the beginning of the process of formation.” (Con. 149) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Stanislaw Zelazek\, 1990\, Poznan\, Poland \n  \nBirthdays:\nFr. Roberto Cachoeira Javorski\, 1963\, Brazil\nFr. Renato Benassi\, 1967\, Brazil\nFr. Marcin Cwiek\, 1985\, Poland \n  \n\nFor the conversion of sinners\, and for all in affliction\, temptation and agony.\nFor our novices and seminarians\, and for the various programs of ongoing formation.\nFor all institutions and people named in honour of Saint Bernard.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“I understand the grief of people who have to endure great suffering\, yet slowly but surely we all have to let the joy of faith slowly revive as a quiet yet firm trust\, even amid the greatest distress.” (The Joy of the Gospel\, 6)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/august-20/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260821
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260822
DTSTAMP:20260403T190046
CREATED:20220711T234435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T183602Z
UID:2543-1787270400-1787356799@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:St. Pius X
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“A man\, when he enters consecrated life\, needs help to understand the nature\, the dignity and the importance of his vocation. Since the reality of this call is the basis of all formation\, Formators\, in the name of the Congregation\, shall identify and confirm its presence.” (Con. 149) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Wladyslaw Miernik\, 1978\, Krakow\, Poland\nFr. Robert Liddy\, 2015\, Waterloo\, Canada \n  \n\nFor our deceased members and benefactors\, and for the one who will die first among us.\nFor students\, teachers and support staff preparing for a new school year.\nFor St. Pius X\, for his gift of leadership to the Church as our Holy Father.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION:  \n“A renewal of preaching can offer believers\, as well as the lukewarm and the non-practicing\, new joy in the faith and fruitfulness in the work of evangelization.” (The Joy of the Gospel\, 11)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/august-21/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260822
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260823
DTSTAMP:20260403T190046
CREATED:20220711T234435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T183808Z
UID:2544-1787356800-1787443199@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“The Congregation believes that the words of Christ addressed to all Christians through baptism\, ‘It was not you who chose me\, it was I who chose you’ (John 15:16)\, are equally true to the call to consecrated life in the Congregation.” (Con. 149) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Stanislaw Tatar\, 1979\, Sulislawice\, Poland \n  \nFirst Vows:\nFr. James Link\, 1968\, Canada\nFr. Murray McDermott\, 1968\, Canada \n  \n\nFor fidelity to our Charism and Mission\, and our religious vows\, and for the spirit of the resurrection.\nFor vocations to the Congregation of the Resurrection.\nIn thanksgiving for Mary\, especially for her role in the story of divine redemption\, by serving as the mother of our Savior\, in this she becomes Queen of all the earth.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“Whenever we make the effort to return to the source and to recover the original freshness of the Gospel\, new avenues arise\, new paths of creativity open up\, words with new meaning for today’s world.” (The Joy of the Gospel\, 11)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/august-22/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260823
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260824
DTSTAMP:20260403T190046
CREATED:20220711T234435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T184034Z
UID:2545-1787443200-1787529599@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:St. Rose of Lima
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“Every call of Christ is first of all a call to personal holiness. Religious profession contributes to an intimate\, personal union with the Triune God.” (Con. 150) \n  \nOrdination:\nFr. Antoni da Costa Filho\, 2009\, Brazil \nDeceased:\nFr. Alexander Reitzel\, 1951\, Kitchener\, Canada\nFr. William Graf\, 1983\, Waterloo\, Canada \n  \n\nFor the Church\, our Holy Father\, and our local ordinary.\nFor blessings upon our country and its peoples.\nFor the example of care for the poor\, which St. Rose of Lima offered to the people of Peru; may we imitate her example in our care for the poor.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“Saint John Paul II asked us to recognize that ‘there must be no lessening of the impetus to preach the Gospel’ to those who are far from Christ\, ‘because this is the first task of the Church.’” (The Joy of the Gospel\, 15)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/august-23/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260824
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260825
DTSTAMP:20260403T190046
CREATED:20220711T234435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T184235Z
UID:2546-1787529600-1787615999@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“Religious profession\, rooted in the Sacrament of Baptism\, enables the religious to share in Christ’s emptying of Himself and His life in the Spirit.” (Con. 150) \n  \nDeceased:\nBr. Joseph Slomski\, 1959\, Chicago\, USA\nFr. John Mysliwiec\, 1974\, Des Plaines\, USA \n  \nBirthdays:\nFr. Jerzy Rolka\, 1966\, Poland \n  \n\nFor our Congregation\, our superiors and for vocations to our Congregation.\nFor our benefactors who continue to bless and enrich our Congregation with their generosity.\nFor the Apostle St. Bartholomew; through his example may we too respond fully to the call of Christ in our life.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“Evangelization takes place in obedience to the missionary mandate of Jesus: ‘Go therefore and make disciples of all nations\, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit\, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.’” (The Joy of the Gospel\, 19)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/august-24/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260825
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260826
DTSTAMP:20260403T190046
CREATED:20220711T234450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T184650Z
UID:2547-1787616000-1787702399@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:St. Joseph Calasanz & St. Louis
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“Formation aims primarily at fostering the participation of the religious in the Paschal Mystery whereby\, guided by the Holy Spirit\, he dies to self in order to live with Christ in God.” (Con. 150) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Stanislaus Rogalski\, 1933\, Chicago\, USA\nFr. George Jendrach\, 1990\, Chicago\, USA\nFr. Czeslaw Szalamacha\, 2001\, Krakow\, Poland\nFr. Francis Majewicz\, 2006\, Chicago\, USA\nFr. Eugeniusz Pietrasik\, 2012\, Kitchener\, Canada \n  \nBirthday:\nFr. Tomasz Baniak\, 1984\, Poland \n  \n\nFor our parents\, relatives\, friends\, benefactors\, both living and deceased.\nFor the Anglican community of the Resurrection.\nFor all deceased Resurrectionists and members of their families\nFor the people of St. Louis Parish who celebrate the feast of St. Louis.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“The word of God constantly shows us how God challenges those who believe in him ‘to go forth’.” (The Joy of the Gospel\, 20)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/august-25/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260826
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260827
DTSTAMP:20260403T190046
CREATED:20220711T234451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240726T145612Z
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SUMMARY:August 26
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“Religious profession is effected in and through the Church. The religious binds himself in a special way to undertake the mission of the Church and to spend his life in its service.” (Con. 151) \n  \nDeceased:\nCl. Wilhelm Renner\, 1889\, Granheim\, Germany\nBp. Robert Dehler\, 1966\, Kitchener\, Canada\nFr. Jan Wojnar\, 1981\, Radziszowska\, Poland \n  \nFirst Vows:\nFr. Josef Laniak\, 1964\, Poland\nFr. Pedro Loll\, 1965\, Poland\nFr. Lucjan Krzywonos\, 1966\, Poland\nBr. Tadeusz Kuras\, 1966\, Poland\nFr. Ryszard Pacholec\, 1966\, Poland\nFr. Roman Palma\, 1966\, Poland\nFr. Henryk Rojek\, 1966\, Poland\nFr. Adao Swatek\, 1966\, Poland\nFr. Christopher Buda\, 1966\, Poland\nFr. Anthony Dziorek\, 1967\, Poland\nFr. Andrzej Jagielka\, 1967\, Poland\nFr. George Nowak\, 1967\, Poland\nFr. Zygmunt Waz\, 1967\, Poland\nFr. Jozef Domoradski\, 1968\, Poland\nFr. Zygmunt Frackowiak\, 1968\, Poland\nFr. Wlodzimierz Sobolewski\, 1968\, Poland\nFr. Andrzej Gieniusz\, 1978\, Poland \n  \n\nFor those who have recommended themselves to our prayers and for those for whom we have promised to pray.\nFor the Apostles of the Resurrection.\nFor all the deceased members of the Congregation of the Resurrection.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“The Church which ‘goes forth’ is a community of missionary disciples who take the first step\, who are involved and supportive\, who bear fruit and rejoice.” (The Joy of the Gospel\, 24)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/august-26/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260827
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260828
DTSTAMP:20260403T190046
CREATED:20220711T234451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240726T145718Z
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SUMMARY:Saint Monica
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“Formation\, therefore\, is ecclesial: it seeks to make the religious conscious of his participation in the mission of the Church and to develop his talents so that he is able to carry on the apostolate and spread the kingdom of God.” (Con. 151) \n  \nBirthday:\nFr. Gregory Helminski\, 1949\, USA \n  \n\nFor the grace to imitate our Founders\, and for fidelity to our charism and mission.\nFor all mothers\, like Saint Monica\, who pass on faith to their children.\nFor parents\, relatives\, friends and benefactors\, and for all those who have recommended themselves to our prayers.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“The parish is not an outdated institution; precisely because it possesses great flexibility\, it can assume quite different contours depending on the openness and missionary creativity of the pastor and the community.” (The Joy of the Gospel\, 28)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/august-27/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260828
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260829
DTSTAMP:20260403T190046
CREATED:20220711T234451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230310T211042Z
UID:2550-1787875200-1787961599@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:St. Augustine
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“Religious understand that apostolic activity\, rooted in and joined with contemplation\, belongs to the very nature of consecrated life; for it is a holy service and work of love entrusted to them by the Church to be carried out in its name.” (Con. 151) \n  \nDeceased:\nBr. Jozef Kazimierz Misiak\, 1956\, Radziwillow\, Poland\nFr. Joseph Zaborowski\, 1969\, Chicago\, USA\nFr. Stanislaw Cyganik\, 2019\, Warsaw\, Poland \n  \nBirthdays:\nFr. Roman Krekora\, 1966\, Poland\nFr. Krzysztof Mietki\, 1969\, Poland \n  \n\nFor all those who share in parish ministry with members of the Congregation.\nIn thanksgiving for Bishop and Doctor of the Church\, St. Augustine.\nFor peace in the world.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“Pastoral ministry in a missionary style is not obsessed with the disjointed transmission of a multitude of doctrines to be insistently imposed.” (The Joy of the Gospel\, 35)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/august-28/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260829
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260830
DTSTAMP:20260403T190046
CREATED:20220711T234451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230310T211218Z
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SUMMARY:The Passion of St. John the Baptist
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“In the formation of the religious\, as is the tradition of the Congregation\, Mary will be presented as a model. She is the perfect disciple of Jesus and is the model of all who are called to discipleship.” (Con. 152) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Antoni Miechonski\, 1971\, Wejherowo\, Poland\nFr. Roman Hinschberger\, 1975\, Kitchener\, Canada \n  \n\nFor the conversion of sinners\, and for all in affliction\, temptation and agony.\nJohn the Baptist with great courage called us to a change of heart and to embrace the ways of God\, may we continue to respond to this call.\nFor vocations to the Congregation of the Resurrection.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“A Church which ‘goes forth’ is a Church whose doors are open. Going out to others in order to reach the fringes of humanity does not mean rushing out aimlessly into the world. Often it is better simply to slow down\, to put aside our eagerness in order to see and listen to others\, to stop rushing from one thing to another\, and to remain with someone who has faltered along the way.” (The Joy of the Gospel\, 46)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/august-29/
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