Congregation of the Resurrection

January 9
2027-01-09
FOCAL POINT:
“We believe that God calls us to live together as brothers – sharing the gifts that we have received, supporting one another, praying and working together for His glory.” (Charism Statement)

Deceased:
Br. Francis Mierzwa, 1911, Chicago, USA
Fr. Jozef Rozalczak, 1976, Krakow, Poland
Fr. Zbigniew Wesierski, 2021, Zlocieniec, Poland

Birthdays:
Fr. Marek Flasinski, 1963, Poland
Fr. Marcio Correa Mendes, 1980, Brazil

For fidelity to our community charism and traditions.
For the Sisters of the Resurrection.
For all deceased Resurrectionists.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“This invitation to be loved by God originates in God’s loving creation of each human person, continues in God’s loving provision of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist, and reaches an apogee in God’s loving call to a distinct state of life.” (Resurrectionist Formation, 11)

January 10
2027-01-10
FOCAL POINT:
“God has called us to BE a community, which is a living sign of the Gospel values of justice, truth and love.” (Charism Statement)

Deceased:
Br. Adrian Kaczynski, 1924, Chicago, USA
Fr. Wladyslaw Hormanski, 1977, Krakow, Poland
Fr. Ludwik Jurzak, 1981, Kety, Poland

Birthdays:
Fr. Raymond Reitzel, 1935, Canada
Fr. Kazimierz Zaranski, 1951, Poland

For the church, our Holy Father, and for the bishops whose dioceses we serve.
For the sick, the suffering and those who are lonely.
For those who were our formation directors, living and deceased.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“A religious community achieves its goals of being a faith community only if the members have an active relationship with the Lord, manifesting this relationship in their life together, and assisting one another to deeper relationships with God.” (Resurrectionist Formation, 156)

January 11
2027-01-11
FOCAL POINT:
“We believe that God calls us to work together for the resurrection of society, bringing His life and love to all.” (Charism Statement)

Deceased:
Br. Szymon Walukanis, 1918, Krakow, Poland
Br. John Sojda, 1951, Oshkosh, USA
Fr. Jerome Klingsporn, 1977, Poznan, Poland
Fr. Franciszek Lechowicz, 2000, Poznan, Poland
Fr. Witold Hryniewicki, 2011, Gdansk, Poland

Birthdays:
Fr. Hieronim Doering, 1965, Poland

For our Congregation and our superiors, especially our own local superior.
For vocations to our Congregation.
For those in our Congregation who are struggling with their faith.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“The Spirit is calling you too, Brothers of the Resurrection, to be men who set out, to be an institute on the move towards every human periphery, wherever the light of the Gospel needs to be brought.” (Address by Pope Francis to General Chapter 2017, 1)

The Baptism of the Lord
2027-01-12
FOCAL POINT:
“That we may work together for the resurrection of society through our personal witness, through the witness of our life in Community, and through our community apostolates, primarily through parish work and teaching.” (Charism Statement)

Deceased:
Fr. Jozef Gruca, 1993, Krakow, Poland
Fr. Jan Marian Traczynski, 2014, Krakow, Poland

First Vows:
Fr. Michal Kruszewski, 2008, Poland

For parents, relatives, friends and benefactors, and for all those who have recommended themselves to our prayers.
For the gift of wisdom for our superiors.
For the Notre Dame Sisters of Montreal as they celebrate the anniversary of the death of St. Marguerite Bourgeoys, their foundress.
For a deeper awareness of our baptismal committee to be priest, prophet and king.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“The Spirit is calling you to be seekers of the face of God wherever it is to be found: not in the tombs – but where it lives – in the community and in mission.” (Address by Pope Francis to General Chapter 2017, 1)

St. Hilary
2027-01-13
FOCAL POINT:
“This also requires that we build, and teach others to build, a Christian community in which all can experience the hope, joy and peace of Christ’s Resurrection.” (Charism Statement)

For our country, for peace and prosperity.
For blessings upon the members of our local house.
For St. Hilary, Doctor of the Church.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“Now we are called to be a witness of the presence of the Risen Lord to the world, especially through our proclamation of God’s unconditional love for us, which is revealed more clearly in the Paschal Mystery of Jesus Christ.” (Witnesses to the Resurrection, 1)

January 14
2027-01-14
FOCAL POINT:
“We believe that Mary is our model for all that we are called to be and do as Resurrectionists.” (Charism Statement)

Deceased:
Fr. John Kruszynski, 1917, Tucson, USA

For the conversion of sinners, and for all in affliction, temptation and agony.
For all those who have separated themselves from the community, for whatever reason.
For blessings upon our parishioners, students and co-workers.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“By referring to Mary as Mother of the Congregation our community tradition wishes to recognize that She is interested in our welfare and assists us, individually and communally, to fulfill our vocational goals.” (Resurrectionist Formation, 194)

January 15
2027-01-15
FOCAL POINT:
“God loves each of us with a personal, unconditional love.” (Con. 1)

Deceased:
Br. Enrico Pacilli, 1906, Adrianople, Bulgaria
Fr. Bronislaus Cieslak, 1927, Chicago, USA
Br. Giuseppe Ceccarelli, 1955, Rome, Italy
Fr. William Borho, 1977, Waterloo, Canada
Fr. Norbert Lavigne, 1992, Hamilton, Canada
Fr. Kazimierz Kryzel, 2018, Koscierzyna, Poland

For our deceased members and benefactors, and for the one who will die first among us.
For all the faithful departed.
For blessings on all families and especially for those families struggling to survive.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“To be a Resurrectionist means to be men of hope, and thus men of the Paschal Mystery. Therefore, we must be committed to daily dying and rising with Christ, who is our source of hope.” (Continuing A Vision of Hope, 17)

St. Anthony
2027-01-17
FOCAL POINT:
“It is in the Paschal Mystery that we are reconciled to the Father, united in the one body of Christ and enlivened with the life of the Spirit.” (Con. 1)

Deceased:
Fr. Marian Kaleth, 1996, Burlington, USA

Birthdays:
Fr. Bogdan Bareja, 1977, Poland

For all novice masters, their associates and novices.
For postulants, affiliates and associates.
In thanksgiving for the example of prayer and a life of solitude that St. Anthony modeled for us.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“The Paschal Mystery … assures us that God will do the improbable and impossible if we share in his life and grace.” (Witnesses to the Resurrection, 4)

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (18th to 25th)
2027-01-18
FOCAL POINT:
“Our personal participation in the Paschal Mystery begins with our conversion, the acceptance of the Lord Jesus as our personal Saviour, and our union with Him in Baptism, Confirmation and the Holy Eucharist.” (Con. 1)

Deceased:
Fr. Albert Zinger, 1948, Kitchener, Canada

Birthdays:
Fr. Henryk Krajewski, 1959, Poland
Fr. Paulo Solak, 1963, Poland

For rectors of students and their assistants, as well as the students committed to their care.
For the spiritual directors of our seminarians.
For those who asked us to pray for them.
For unity among all Christian denominations.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“The Paschal Mystery or process of conversion involved dying and penance as well as celebration and glorification.” (Resurrectionist Formation, 113)

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
2027-01-19
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (18th – 25th)
FOCAL POINT:
“Our conversion is a dynamic, lifelong process. We will constantly die to self (self-will, self-love, self-activity) in order to rise by the power of the Holy Spirit to a new life of love in Christ.” (Con. 1)

For our vocation directors and their associates, and for vocations to our Congregation.
For victims of war, the displaced, the poor and the hungry.
For peace in our world.
That all Christians may fulfill their responsibility to work for Christian unity.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“Our vocation to religious life is a specific instance in which God invites us in a particular way to deepen the loving relationship between Himself and us.” (Resurrectionist Formation, 12)

Sts. Fabian and Sabastian
2027-01-20
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (18th – 25th)
FOCAL POINT:
“A similar life-long process is involved in our coming to know God’s unconditional love for each of us as the most fundamental fact of our lives.” (Con. 1)

Deceased:
Br. Giuseppe Maiorani, 1901, Mentorella, Italy
Fr. Anthony Mayer, 1982, Kitchener, Canada

For all those involved in retreat work, especially with young people.
For all of those who are in the process of discerning a vocation.
In thanksgiving for St. Fabian who shepherded our Church as Pope, and for St. Sabastian who gave his life for the faith through martyrdom.
For an end to all divisions that separate Christians one from another.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“Consecrated life is based on a relationship with Jesus who expresses the limitless love of God for us. Thus, religious choose to live the vows because of Jesus; they choose to model their life on the Paschal Mystery because Jesus did so.” (Resurrectionist Formation, 121)

St. Agnes
2027-01-21
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (18th – 25th)
FOCAL POINT:
“We experience our nothingness without God. We know the misery of our inherited weakness and corruption, which results from our personal sins.” (Con. 1)

For all of those who work in the parish apostolate, together with permanent deacons, lay ministers and catechists.
May the power of God’s Holy Word inspire and guide our lives.
In thanksgiving for the example of virginity, and the gift of martyrdom, given to us by St. Agnes.
May the message of the Resurrection unite all Christians in a common faith.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“We will build team ministry among priests, deacons, brothers, other religious and lay pastoral ministers.” (Provincial Pastoral Handbook, 3)

St. Vincent
2027-01-22
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (18th – 25th)
FOCAL POINT:
“This knowledge [of our nothingness, misery and corruption] leads to a new experience of God’s love, because He is ready to forgive and to come to our aid.” (Con. 1)

Deceased:
Fr. Valentino Lanciotti, 1927, Rome, Italy

For all those who work in the educational apostolate, the lay teachers, staff and students.
For vocations to our Congregation.
For those who gave their life for the faith, and today we recognize the martyrdom of St. Vincent.
For the Holy Church and for unity among all Christians.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“Our personal conversion and death to sin becomes for others the most potent invitation to follow the Risen Christ.” (Provincial Pastoral Handbook, 1)

January 23
2027-01-23
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (18th – 25th)
FOCAL POINT:
“Our renewed experience of God’s unconditional love leads to a recognition of our own unworthiness. This paschal dynamic continues throughout our whole life.” (Con. 1)

Deceased
Fr. Bronislaw Przewlocki, 1897, Bandera, USA
Fr. Marion Gienko, 1998, Chicago, USA

Birthdays:
Fr. Piotr Przywecki, 1961, Poland

For our general, provincial and regional curia’s.
For the provinces, regions and houses directly dependent on our superior general.
That through the intercession of the saints, our dearly beloved sick may be healed and strengthened in their journeys.
For the guidance of the Holy Spirit as we strive for greater Christian unity.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“The principles of the Paschal Mystery are used as a guide for what is happening in the lives of both the members and those they touch in their apostolates.” (Resurrectionist Formation, 178)

St. Francis de Sales
2027-01-24
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (18th – 25th)
FOCAL POINT:
“As Resurrectionists we will strive to witness to the transforming power of God’s love, not only in our own personal lives, but also in community life.” (Con. 1)

Deceased:
Fr. William Vincent Kloepfer, 1925, Kitchener, Canada

Birthdays:
Fr. Stephen Glab, 1954, USA
Fr. Jan Dziechciar, 1961, Poland

For provincial and regional commissions, and for our international commissions.
For our benefactors, living and deceased.
In thanksgiving for the deep faith and gentle pastoral care which St. Francis de Sales modeled for us.
That the transforming power of God’s love may lead to ever greater Christian unity.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“The Risen One calls us together in community to sit at his feet and be nourished as his disciples, not for our own sake, but so that, like Mary Magdalene, he may send us out to witness to the transforming power of God’s love.” (Witnesses to the Resurrection, 10)

Conversion of St. Paul
2027-01-25
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (18th – 25th)
FOCAL POINT:
“We will allow this love to overcome the fears and heal the wounds that keep us isolated from one another so that we can become a true community of disciples united in mind and heart.” (Con. 1)

Deceased:
Fr. Casimir Tadla, 2016, Des Plaines, USA

Birthdays:
Fr. Stefan Duda, 1935, Poland
Fr. Marian Szablewski, 1940, Poland
Fr. Gabriel Koch, 1976, Poland

For the church, our Holy Father and our bishops, especially our local bishop.
On this feast of the conversion of St. Paul, we pray for our own ongoing conversion.
For all who have died.
For the grace of St. Paul to inspire us in our efforts for Christian unity.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“We are called to form communities of the Risen Christ and from them we are sent out into the world. Therefore, great care should be made to preserve our common life while we respond to the apostolic needs of today.” (Witnesses to the Resurrection, 10)

Word of God Sunday (3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time)
2027-01-26
FOCAL POINT:
“In our apostolic life, we will urge others to a renewal of their lives, which will lead eventually to the resurrection of society.” (Con.1)

Deceased:
Fr. Basili Garufalov, 1943, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
Fr. Jerome Arnold, 1981, Brantford, Canada
Fr. Ernest Socha, 1995, Chicago, USA
Fr. Vern Brunning, 2007, Cambridge, Canada
Br. Harry Chisholm, 2014, Kitchener, Canada
Fr. Lech Wycichowski, 2022, Hamilton, Canada

For our Congregation, our apostolates, our superiors, and for vocations to our Congregation.
For all the members of our local house.
On this Lord’s Day let us be open to the movement of the Spirit in our lives and the power of the Eucharist to transform our lives.
On this Sunday, dedicated to the Word of God, may the Word of God enrich and strengthen us in our lives of faith.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“Our leadership in the parish should encourage our people to recognize, accept, and use well their God-given gifts in the service of God and the Church.” (Provincial Pastoral Handbook, 3)

St. Angela Merici
2027-01-27
FOCAL POINT:
“We will proclaim the Paschal Mystery in our apostolates through preaching and teaching the certainty of God’s love for each of us and His will to save us by uniting us to the death and resurrection of Jesus.” (Con. 1)

Deceased:
Br. Francesco Moron, 1873, Rome, Italy
Fr. John Klek, 1995, Chicago, USA

For our country, and for all civil rulers.
For parents, relatives, friends and benefactors, and for all those who have recommended themselves to our prayers.
For the Company of St. Ursula, founded by St. Angela Merici, whose ministry is the education of women.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“As Resurrectionists, we embrace the Paschal Mystery by which we strive to die to self and rise with Christ in order to more fully live the life of Christ.” (Provincial Pastoral Handbook, 1)

St. Thomas Aquinas
2027-01-28
FOCAL POINT:
“We will proclaim the Paschal Mystery by carefully prepared celebrations of the Easter Triduum and every Sunday as the day of the Risen Lord.” (Con. 1)

Deceased:
Fr. Henryk Mloczkowski, 2000, Poznan, Poland
Fr. Jozef Dolina, 2011, Warsaw, Poland
Fr. Frederick Ciesla, 2016, Glenview, USA

For our members in the mission: in Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria and Tanzania.
For vocations to the priesthood and religious life, especially vocations to our own Congregation.
May the example of St. Thomas Aquinas inspire us to deepen our knowledge of the Sacred Scriptures.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“Members of our Province who minister in parishes and related pastoral outreach will make the Paschal Mystery a central value for their personal, community and ministerial lives.” (Provincial Pastoral Handbook, 1)

January 29
2027-01-29
FOCAL POINT:
“Salvation history is a continual manifestation of God’s love for us. It was out of love that He created us. It is also out of love that He has redeemed us and made us His sons.” (Con. 2)

Deceased:
Fr. Stefan Meszkov, 1976, Malko Tirnovo, Bulgaria

For the conversion of sinners, and for all in affliction, temptation and agony.
For all the Communities of consecrated female religious who minister with us in our apostolates.
For the poor in spirit, that the kingdom of God may be theirs.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“Remember the past with gratitude, live the present with passion, and embrace the future with hope.” (Address by Pope Francis to General Chapter 2017, 3)

January 30
2027-01-30
FOCAL POINT:
“In our own day, God continues to manifest this love for us in the person of the Risen Christ, who is still present among us, sanctifying us through His Church, especially in its liturgical celebrations.” (Con. 2)

Deceased:
Fr. LOUIS FUNCKEN, 1890, Roemond, Netherlands
Fr. Karol Cygan, 1894, Lwow, Poland
Fr. William LaFlamme, 2018, Kitchener, Canada

Birthdays:
Fr. Roman Palma, 1949, Poland
Fr. Arkadiusz Kita, 1972, Poland
Cl. Szymon Minkowski, 1994, Poland

For our deceased members and benefactors, and for all the faithful departed.
For the one who will die first among us.
For vocations to the Congregation of the Resurrection.
For St. Jerome’s University, may the vision of Louis Funcken continue to shine forth in all that they do.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“This encounter [with the Risen Lord] will make you run once more, filled with joy and without delay, to the community, and from the community to the entire world, in order to tell others that the Risen Lord is risen indeed!” (Address by Pope Francis to General Chapter 2017, 2)

St. John Bosco
2027-01-31
FOCAL POINT:
“A very special manifestation of God’s love was made to our Founders and to all who have followed them in the Congregation of the Resurrection because we have received Christ’s invitation to leave all and follow him.” (Con. 2)

Deceased:
Br. Fabian Jankowski, 1988, Chicago, USA
Fr. Charles Fedy, 2015, Guelph, Canada

For fidelity to our charism, our vows and the spirit of our founders.
For our seminarians, the directors and students.
For the Salesians as the celebrate their Founder, St. John Bosco.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“I ask you to make fraternal life in community your primary form of evangelization.” (Address by Pope Francis to General Chapter 2017, 2)

February 1
2027-02-01
FOCAL POINT:
“The work of the Holy Spirit is evident in these overwhelming manifestations of God’s love and goodness.” (Con. 3)

Deceased:
Br. Joseph Arbus, 1905, St. Mary’s, USA

Birthdays:
Fr. Tomasz Wojciechowski, 1982, USA

First Vows:
Fr. Roberta Cachoeira Javorski, 1998, Brazil

For the church, our Holy Father and all of the bishops in communion with him.
For the sick, the suffering and the dying, and for those who are lonely.
For vocations to the Congregation of the Resurrection.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“Our encounter with the Risen Lord, now empowers us, in turn, to believe for ourselves that He is really the Saviour of the world.” (Witnesses to the Resurrection, 1)

Presentation of the Lord & World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life
2027-02-02
FOCAL POINT:
“In response to His call, we have freely chosen to enter the Congregation of the Resurrection. In the Congregation, through the profession of vows of chastity, poverty and obedience, we propose to deepen out baptismal covenant by a life-long commitment to the love and service of our Risen Saviour.” (Con. 3)

Deceased:
Br. Piotr Marczak, 1888, Rome, Italy
Fr. Anselm Babski, 1925, Chicago, USA
Fr. Stanislaw Owczarczyk, 1934, Rome, Italy
Fr. Clarence Clark, 1978, Hamilton, Bermuda

Birthdays:
Fr. Henryk Karbowiak, 1944, Poland
Cl. Diogo Sousa Dos Santos, 2002, Brazil

First Vows:
Fr. Zbigniew Kozielec, 1958, Poland
Fr. Bronislaw Zaranski, 1959, Poland
Fr. Luciano Piotrowski, 1983, Poland
Fr. Evandro Miranda Rosa, 1996, Brazil
Fr. Marcio Correa Mendes, 2002, Brazil
Fr. Alexandre Lopes Alessio, 2003, Brazil
Fr. Diodilo Antoni da Costa Filho, 2003, Brazil
Fr. Edson Siqueira da Silva, 2005, Brazil
Fr. Fabio de Siqueira Fonseca, 2007, Brazil
Fr. Andre Malta Martins, 2010, Brazil

For our Congregation and our superiors, especially our local superior.
For pastors, administrators and counsellors.
For all consecrated religious.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“Living the vows is a paschal experience, a conversion experience, because the religious has freely chosen to renounce one way of living the Christian life in order to live another that expresses faith, hope and love more immediately and more strongly.” (Resurrectionist Formation, 122)

St. Blasé and Ansgar
2027-02-03
FOCAL POINT:
“The eternal ‘alleluia’ of the Church’s Paschal season sums up our constant effort to praise the Lord.” (Con. 3)

Deceased:
Fr. Luigi Oldoini, 1884, La Spezia, Italy
Fr. Adolph Istok, 2002, Des Plaines, USA
Fr. Henryk Worsowicz 2015, Miechow, Poland

Birthdays:
Fr. Dariusz Tabor, 1958, Poland

For all of the members of our Congregation, for perseverance in their vocation and for vocations.
For peace in the world.
For the healing of all ailments of the throat on this feast of St. Blasé.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“The experience of God’s love in the Paschal Mystery of Christ, which made us people of hope, and the paschal dynamic of dying to ourselves and rising with Christ are a life-long process.” (Continuing a Vision of Hope, 14)

February 4
2027-02-04
FOCAL POINT:
“Our entire life and work in the Congregation is to give glory to God, because He is infinite goodness and love.” (Con. 4)

Deceased:
Fr. Anthony Laskowski, 1978, Chicago, USA
Fr. Louis Mattus, 1981, St. Mary’s, USA
Bro. Piotr Grybos, 2014, Rome, Italy

Birthdays:
Fr. Arthur Kardas, 1964, Poland

Ordination:
Fr. Michal Kruszewski, 2012, Gdansk, Poland

For our country, the government and people, and for all civil rulers.
For the poor and underdeveloped countries.
May the God of peace make us complete in everything good.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“Our hearts are burning with zeal and joy as our understanding of our charism and mission is enhanced.” (New Horizons of Hope, 1)

St. Agatha
2027-02-05
FOCAL POINT:
“In gratitude for His love and goodness to us, we desire to respond to God’s invitation by our life and vocation, offering Him love for love. ‘We, for our part, love because He first loved us’ (1 Jn 4:15).” (Con. 4)

For our parents, relatives, friends and benefactors, and for all of those who have recommended themselves to our prayers.
For the sick, the suffering and the dying.
For all people and institutions named in honour of St. Agatha.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“Like the disciples of Emmaus, allow the Risen One to walk at your side, both as individuals and in community, especially along the path of disappointment and abandonment.” (Address of Pope Francis to General Chapter 2017, 2)

St. Paul Miki and Companions
2027-02-06
FOCAL POINT:
“As members of the Congregation of the Resurrection, we give glory to God by manifesting the presence of the Risen Christ to the world.” (Con. 5)

Deceased:
Br. Theodore Pieczarek, 1923, Chicago, USA
Fr. John Ksiazek, 1990, Park Ridge, USA

Birthdays:
Fr. Jaroslaw Plaza, 1978, Poland

For our members in the missions: in Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria and Tanzania.
For assistance in our efforts to exercise a preferential option for the poor.
For the example of martyrs, such as St. Paul Miki and Companions, who offer themselves as a sacrifice for others.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“Whether in our apostolic work or in our ecumenical encounters, rather than wait for our fellow Christians to come to us to discover our interest in them, we must search them out and show Christian concern for them through patient dialogue and cooperation in works of mutual concern.” (Provincial Statutes, 79)

February 7
2027-02-07
FOCAL POINT:
“We will strive for our own personal sanctification by accepting Christ as our model and by living a life of ever-greater union with Him.” (Con. 5)

Deceased:
Fr. Ignacy Witkowski, 1912, Vienna, Austria

Birthdays:
Fr. Florian Stasinski, 1948, Poland

For the conversion of sinners, and for all in affliction, temptation and agony.
For catechumens preparing to receive the sacraments of initiation.
For vocations to the Congregation of the Resurrection.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“As religious we witness who we are and are called to be by the way we use all that we are and all that has been given to us.” (Provincial Statutes, 4).

Sts. Jerome Emiliani and Josephine Bakhita
2027-02-08
FOCAL POINT:
“This life of union with Christ expresses itself through our union with our brothers in community, and will overflow into our apostolic life, which strives to bring to completion the establishment of Christ’s kingdom.” (Con. 5)

Deceased:
Br. Marian Turalski, 1988, Brantford, Canada

For our deceased members and benefactors, for all of the faithful departed, and for the one who will die first among us.
For all of the suffering members of Christ’s body throughout the world, that their sufferings may bring them closer to the Lord.
For the Somaschi Fathers who celebrate their founder, St. Jerome Emiliani, and for the Canossian Sisters who celebrate one of their members today, St. Josephine Bakhita.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“An expression of a strong common life is that hospitality which invites our own Resurrectionists brothers and others not only into our home but also into our lives of faith, and ultimately attracts new members to our Congregation.” (Vision of Hope, 4)
