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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260811
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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:20260810
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260811
DTSTAMP:20260801T011541
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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:20260809
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260810
DTSTAMP:20260801T011541
CREATED:20220711T234350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230310T195703Z
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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:20260808
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260809
DTSTAMP:20260801T011541
CREATED:20220711T234350Z
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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:20260807
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260808
DTSTAMP:20260801T011541
CREATED:20220711T234349Z
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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:20260806
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260807
DTSTAMP:20260801T011541
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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:20260805
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260806
DTSTAMP:20260801T011541
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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:20260804
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260805
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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:20260803
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260804
DTSTAMP:20260801T011541
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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:20260802
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260803
DTSTAMP:20260801T011541
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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:20260801
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260802
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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:20250721
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250722
DTSTAMP:20260801T011541
CREATED:20250721T203809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T204040Z
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SUMMARY:St. Lawrence of Brindisi
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 those who\, by their example and teaching\, uphold the teachings of the church\, and today we remember the example of St. Lawrence of Brindisi\, Doctor of the Church.\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-21-2/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241002
DTSTAMP:20260801T011541
CREATED:20241211T180549Z
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SUMMARY:Saint Therese of the Child Jesus
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT:\n“Under the pressure of apostolic activity\, the Resurrectionist will maintain a unity in his work and spirituality.” (Con. 194) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Joseph Zwierzycki\, 1963\, Chicago\, USA\nFr. Ernest Schumacher\, 2001\, Louisville\, USA \n  \nBishop Ordination:\nBishop Wesley Spiewak\, 2015\, Bermuda \n  \n\nFor the Church\, our Holy Father\, and for our local ordinary.\nFor all doctors of the Church\, may the example of Saint Theresa guide them in their scholarly pursuits.\nFor our parents\, relatives\, friends and benefactors\, and for those who have commended themselves to our prayers.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“This is why the earth herself\, burdened and laid waste\, is among the most abandoned and maltreated of our poor; she ‘groans in travail’ (Rom. 8:22).” (Laudato Si’ 1)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/october-1-2/
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