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SUMMARY:October 13
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \nOur ecumenical “activity will be in harmony with the faith which the Catholic Church has always professed.” (Con. 197) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Anthony Firetto\, 1973\, Waterloo\, Canada \n  \n\nFor our parents\, relatives\, friends and benefactors\, and for all who have recommended themselves to our prayers.\nFor the members of our local house.\nFor healing for all those abused at home or in the Church.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION:\n“Laudato Si’\, mi’ Signore – ‘Praise be to you\, my Lord.’ In the words of this beautiful canticle\, Saint Francis of Assisi reminds us that our common home is like a sister with whom we share our life and a beautiful mother who opens her arms to embrace us.” (Laudato Si’\, 1)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/october-13/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261014
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261015
DTSTAMP:20260404T000419
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SUMMARY:St. Callistus
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“It is also important that the religious pray for unity\, dialogue on differences and cooperate in common concerns. In this way\, they can extend their love to all and give witness to Christ.” (Con. 197) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Charles Kiefer\, 1936\, Stratford\, Canada\nFr. Stephen Bies\, 1979\, Chicago\, USA\nFr. Wladyslaw Jarzab\, 2000\, Neuhaus\, Germany \n  \n\nThat we may imitate the example of our Founders and for the spirit of the resurrection.\nFor the deceased members of the Congregation of the Resurrection.\nFor the example of martyrdom for the faith which St. Callistus modeled for us.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“Sister\, Mother earth\, … cries out to us because of the harm we have inflicted on her by our irresponsible use and abuse of the goods with which God has endowed her.” (Laudato Si’\, 2)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/october-14/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261015
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261016
DTSTAMP:20260404T000419
CREATED:20220711T235856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T195051Z
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SUMMARY:Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“While the apostolic endeavors of the Congregation are primarily concerned with the faithful\, the religious shall regard those outside the fold\, especially those who belong to no church and the alienated\, as waiting for the religious to share the joys and fruits of God’s kingdom.” (Con. 199) \n  \nDeceased:\nBr. Jan Tyralla\, 1958\, Poznan\, Poland \n  \nBirthday:\nFr. Ricardo Michelin de Souza\, 1992\, Brazil \n  \nFirst Vows:\nFr. Adam Dzwigon\, 1982\, Poland\nFr. Slawomir Dominik Sobolewski\, 1982\, Poland \n  \n\nFor our members in the missions.\nFor formation programs and their directors\, and for our novices and seminarians.\nFor vocations to the Congregation of the Resurrection.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“Saint Francis is the example par excellence of care for the vulnerable and of an integral ecology lived out joyfully and authentically. He is the patron saint of all who study and work in the area of ecology\, and he is also much loved by non-Christians.” (Laudato Si’\, 10)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/october-15/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261016
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261017
DTSTAMP:20260404T000419
CREATED:20220711T235856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T195234Z
UID:2610-1792108800-1792195199@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:St. Marguerite D’Youville - World Food Day
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“Religious working among people of nationalities other than their own are strongly exhorted to acquire a thorough knowledge of the language\, culture and customs of the people they serve as well as their own. This knowledge will enable them to render greater service to the people of God\, to witness more effectively for Christ and to insure their own greater self-fulfillment.” (Con. 200) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Claude Straus\, 1958\, Kitchener\, Canada \n  \n\nFor the conversion of sinners\, and for all in affliction\, temptation and agony.\nOn this “World Food Day” the Church invites us to deepen our care\, concern and assistance for those who are deprived of the food necessary for health and survival.\nIn thanksgiving for the example Saint Marguerite D’Youville modeled for us in her care for the poor.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“The urgent challenge to protect our common home includes a concern to bring the whole human family together to seek a sustainable and integral development for we know that things can change.” (Laudato Si’\, 13)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/october-16/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261018
DTSTAMP:20260404T000419
CREATED:20220711T235856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T195330Z
UID:2611-1792195200-1792281599@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:St. Ignatius of Antioch
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“To better assess the needs of the time\, each Province and Region should form both educational and parochial policies in the light of the Constitutions and according to the needs of the particular country.” (Con. 201) \n  \n\nFor deceased members and benefactors.\nFor educational apostolates – for teachers\, students and support workers.\nFor Saint Ignatius of Antioch\, Patriarch of Antioch\, who was martyred for the faith.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“The continued acceleration of changes affecting humanity and the planet is coupled today with a more intensified pace of life and work which might be called ‘rapidification’.” (Laudato Si’\, 18)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/october-17/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261018
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261019
DTSTAMP:20260404T000419
CREATED:20220711T235856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T195440Z
UID:2612-1792281600-1792367999@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:St. Luke
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“True to the spirit of its Founders\, the Congregation considers its work in education to be a fruitful aspect of its apostolate and\, under the guidance of the Church\, directs its energies to all phases of this work\, including the direction of educational institutions at every level.” (Con. 202) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Francis Breitkopf\, 1904\, Kitchener\, Canada\nFr. Mieczylaw Sarnecki\, 1995\, Poznan\, Poland \n  \nBirthday:\nCl. Kamil Sekula\, 1992\, Poland \n  \n\nFor all the faithful departed and for the one who will die first among us.\nOn this feast day honoring Saint Luke\, we are thankful for the inspired Word of God which the Evangelist gave to the Church.\nFor our members no longer involved in full-time active ministry.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“The earth\, our home\, is beginning to look more and more like an immense pile of filth.” (Laudato Si’\, 21)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/october-18/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261019
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261020
DTSTAMP:20260404T000419
CREATED:20220711T235911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T195723Z
UID:2613-1792368000-1792454399@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:St. Paul of the Cross
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \nMay our “education and parochial apostolates work together to achieve the common goal of the Congregation\, which is the resurrection of society.” (Con. 202) \n  \nBirthdays:\nFr. Dennis Sanders\, 1940\, USA\nBp. Wieslaw Spiewak\, 1963\, Poland \n  \n\nFor fidelity to our religious vows\, charism and mission\, and for the spirit of the resurrection.\nFor the religious community\, the Passionists\, as they honour their founder Saint Paul of the Cross.\nFor all those preparing to receive the sacraments of initiation.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“The climate is a common good\, belonging to all and meant for all. At the global level\, it is a complex system linked to many of the essential conditions for human life.” (Laudato Si’\, 23)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/october-19/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261020
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261021
DTSTAMP:20260404T000419
CREATED:20220711T235911Z
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UID:2614-1792454400-1792540799@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:St. Hedwig and St. Margaret Mary Alacoque
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“The goal of the educational apostolate is the development of the entire human person. This end is accomplished by cultivating the intellect and fostering right judgment\, thereby leading people to God\, the source and end of all wisdom and knowledge.” (Con. 203) \n  \nDeceased:\nBr. Marcin Wojciechowski\, 1918\, Krakow\, Poland\nFr. Lawrence Vallimont\, 2003\, Clearfield\, USA\nFr. Marian Gradziel\, 2004\, Krakow\, Poland \n  \nBirthday:\nBr. Edward Benson\, 1944\, USA\nFr. Gary Young\, 1940\, USA \n  \n\nFor the Church\, our Holy Father\, and for the local ordinary.\nFor Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque\, who through her example\, increased devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.\nFor vocations to the Congregation of the Resurrection.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“Climate change is a global problem with grave implications: environmental\, social\, economic\, political and for the distribution of goods.” (Laudato Si’\, 25)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/october-20/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261021
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261022
DTSTAMP:20260404T000419
CREATED:20220711T235911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T195938Z
UID:2615-1792540800-1792627199@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:October 21
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“In the educational apostolate … religious will instill in people a sense of personal dignity\, freedom and mission and create a faith community alive with the spirit of the Risen Christ.” (Con. 203) \n  \n\nFor the Congregation\, our superiors and for vocations.\nFor peace in the world.\nFor perseverance in our vocations.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“There has been a tragic rise in the number of migrants seeking to flee from the growing poverty caused by environmental degradation.” (Laudato Si’\, 25)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/october-21/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261022
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261023
DTSTAMP:20260404T000419
CREATED:20220711T235911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T200246Z
UID:2616-1792627200-1792713599@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time - World Mission Sunday
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT:  \n“In the educational apostolate\, the religious are committed to a meeting of intellectual and spiritual values.” (Con. 203) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. David Fennessy\, 1913\, St. Louis\, USA\nBr. John Brzykcy\, 1917\, Chicago\, USA \n  \nBirthday:\nFr. Patrick Aiello\, 1930\, Canada \n  \n\nFor our country\, for justice and for peace.\nFor our parents\, relatives\, friends and benefactors.\nOn this “World Mission Sunday” let us pray for the missionary activity of the Church throughout the world\, and for a spirit of generosity in our support for the missions.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“Many of those who possess more resources and economic or political power seem mostly to be concerned with masking the problems or concealing their symptoms\, simply making efforts to reduce some of the negative impacts of climate change. However\, many of these symptoms indicate that such effects will continue to worsen if we continue with current models of production and consumption.” (Laudato Si’\, 26)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/october-22/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261023
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261024
DTSTAMP:20260404T000419
CREATED:20220711T235912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T200416Z
UID:2617-1792713600-1792799999@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:St. John of Capistrano
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“The religious will strive to nourish in others a deep appreciation and love for truth whose source is Christ\, ‘the way\, the truth and the life’ (John 14:6).” (Con. 204) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Wladyslaw Motala\, 1987\, Drawsko Pom\, Poland \n  \n\nFor all those who have recommended themselves to our prayers.\nFor respect for life from conception to natural death.\nFor the Franciscans\, as they celebrate the feast of St. John of Capistrano.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“The exploitation of the planet has already exceeded acceptable limits and we still have not solved the problem of poverty.” (Laudato Si’\, 27)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/october-23/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261025
DTSTAMP:20260404T000419
CREATED:20220711T235926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T200547Z
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SUMMARY:St. Anthony Mary Claret
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“By their teaching and research\, religious encourage others to become actively involved in the search for truth through scholarly investigation with due freedom\, through reflecting on their own life experiences and through questioning the world around them.” (Con. 204) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Julio Blazejewski\, 2022\, Poland \n  \n\nFor the grace to imitate our Founders\, and for the spirit of the resurrection.\nFor continued blessings upon all our members and their ministries.\nFor the Congregation of the Missionary Sons of the Immaculate Heart of Mary whose founder\, St. Anthony Mary Claret\, they honor today.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“Fresh drinking water is an issue of primary importance\, since it is indispensable for human life and for supporting terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.” (Laudato Si’\, 28)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/october-24/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261025
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261026
DTSTAMP:20260404T000419
CREATED:20220711T235927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T200805Z
UID:2622-1792886400-1792972799@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:October 25
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“The religious will endeavor to instill in others a sense of personal dignity\, freedom and mission.” (Con. 205) \n  \nBirthdays:\nFr. Andrzej Napiecek\, 1952\, Poland\nFr. Romuald Poltorak\, 1963\, Poland \n  \n\nFor our members in the missions.\nFor religious experiencing problems or living on the margins of the community.\nFor peace in our world.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“Water poverty especially affects Africa where large sectors of the population have no access to safe drinking water or experience droughts which impede agricultural production.” (Laudato Si’\, 28)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/october-25/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261026
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261027
DTSTAMP:20260404T000419
CREATED:20220711T235927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T201018Z
UID:2623-1792972800-1793059199@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:October 26
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“The sense of mission prompts the individual to respond to the needs of other people at every social level and to take an active part in one’s own parish\, country and world community with a view to the resurrection of society.” (Con. 205) \n  \nBirthday:\nFr. Norbert Raszeja\, 1942\, USA \n  \n\nFor the conversion of sinners\, and for all in affliction\, temptation and agony.\nFor blessings upon our families.\nFor all living and deceased benefactors.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“One particularly serious problem is the quality of water available to the poor. Every day\, unsafe water results in many deaths and the spread of water-related diseases\, including those caused by microorganisms and chemical substances.” (Laudato Si’\, 29)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/october-26/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261027
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261028
DTSTAMP:20260404T000419
CREATED:20220711T235927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T201142Z
UID:2624-1793059200-1793145599@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:October 27
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“Of special concern is developing leaders in every professional field\, not the least of which is the development of spiritual leaders in the consecrated life and priesthood.” (Con. 205) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Thomasz Brzeska\, 1900\, Rome\, Italy\nBr. Maksymilian Depczynski\, 1915\, Verdun\, France\nFr. John Poreda\, 1981\, Chicago\, USA\nFr. John Dzielski\, 1987\, Chicago\, USA \n  \nBirthday: \nFr. Wlodzimierz Sobolewski\, 1951\, Poland\n  \n\nFor our deceased members and benefactors\, and for the one who will die first among us.\nFor vocations to the Congregation of the Resurrection.\nFor peace in the world.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“Our world has a grave social debt towards the poor who lack access to drinking water\, because they are denied the right to a life consistent with their inalienable dignity.” (Laudat Si’\, 30)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/october-27/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261028
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261029
DTSTAMP:20260404T000419
CREATED:20220711T235927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T201327Z
UID:2625-1793145600-1793231999@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:Sts. Simon and Jude
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“The religious will strive to create faith communities described in the Acts of the Apostles and the writings of Bogdan Janski which provide an experience of Christian life\, worship\, friendship and affirmation.” (Con. 206) \n  \nDeceased:\nCl. Josef Kowalczyk\, 1988\, Mszana Goma\, Poland\nFr. Carl Fritz\, 1989\, Somerset\, Bermuda \n  \n\nFor increased fidelity to our vows and our community charism and mission.\nFor a deepening of our prayer lives.\nMay the example of the response to the call of Christ by Saints Simon and Jude\, inspire us to ever-deeper commitment to our own call.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“Greater scarcity of water will lead to an increase in the cost of food and the various products which depend on its use.” (Laudato Si’\, 31)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/october-28/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261029
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261030
DTSTAMP:20260404T000419
CREATED:20220712T000028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T201432Z
UID:2628-1793232000-1793318399@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“In such communities\, people can deepen their appreciation for their Christian cultural and national heritage\, while simultaneously learning to transcend the limitations of personal background and the prejudices of social class\, culture and nationality.” (Con. 206) \n  \n\nFor the Church\, our Holy Father and the local ordinary.\nFor vocations to the Congregation of the Resurrection.\nFor peace in the world.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“The environmental repercussions could affect billions of people; it is also conceivable that the control of water by large multinational businesses may become a major source of conflict in this century.” (Laudato Si’\, 31)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/october-29/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261030
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261031
DTSTAMP:20260404T000419
CREATED:20220712T000028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T201721Z
UID:2629-1793318400-1793404799@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:Day of Prayer for Peace in Province of Quebec
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“The religious will look upon their educational institutions as excellent places in which to develop Christian community. In these institutions\, they seek to create an atmosphere of freedom and responsibility while maintaining the discipline necessary to attain the ideals of the Christian community.” (Con. 207) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Walter Bartylak\, 1978\, Chicago\, USA\nCl. Wojciech Bulinski\, 1995\, Krakow\, Poland \n  \nBirthday:\nFr. Herbert Sojka\, 1958\, Poland \n  \n\nFor our Congregation and our superiors\, and for vocations to our Congregation.\nThat Mary may continue to be a model of all that we are called to be and do.\nOn this day the assembly of bishops in Quebec invite all Christians to pray for peace as we conclude the annual disarmament week established by the United Nations.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“The earth’s resources are also being plundered because of shortsighted approaches to the economy\, commerce and production.” (Laudato Si’\, 32)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/october-30/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261031
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261101
DTSTAMP:20260404T000419
CREATED:20220712T000029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T201941Z
UID:2630-1793404800-1793491199@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:October 31
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“They [religious] also strive to maintain a fundamental and reverent respect for the integrity and individuality of both students and teachers. Openness and availability to their students and co-workers will be an important means of fostering Christian community.” (Con. 207) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Tadeusz Barglik\, 1979\, Radziwillow\, Poland \n  \n\nFor the sick\, the suffering and the dying\, and for those who are lonely.\nFor living parents and benefactors of members of the Congregation.\nFor peace in the world.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“In assessing the environmental impact of any project\, concern is usually shown for its effects on soil\, water and air; yet few careful studies are made of its impact on biodiversity\, as if the loss of species of animals and plant groups were of little importance.” (Laudato Si’\, 35)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/october-31/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261102
DTSTAMP:20260404T000419
CREATED:20220712T000029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230317T191752Z
UID:2631-1793491200-1793577599@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:All Saints Day
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“The religious will strive to lead those with whom they work in the educational apostolate to share in the educational goals and objectives of the Congregation.” (Con. 210) \n  \nDeceased:\nBr. Joseph Skornog\, 1942\, Chicago\, USA \n  \nBirthdays:\nBr. Tadeusz Kuras\, 1944\, Poland\nFr. Piotr Korycinski\, 1981\, Poland \n  \n\nFor our personal sanctification through a life of union with the Risen Christ.\nFor all the saintly people that have gone before us in our families and in our Congregation.\nFor those who are actively dying\, for the grace of hope and peace.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“Some countries have made significant progress in establishing sanctuaries on land and in the oceans where any human intervention is prohibited which might modify their features or alter their original structures.” (Laudato Si’\, 37)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/november-1/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261102
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261103
DTSTAMP:20260404T000419
CREATED:20220712T000029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230317T192026Z
UID:2632-1793577600-1793663999@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:All Souls Day
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“In the educational apostolate\, the religious will work in cooperation with the local Church through their own participation in its life and by leading their students to a similar active participation.” (Con. 211) \n  \nDeceased:\nCl. Ludwik Pawlicki\, 1883\, Rome\, Italy\nFr. Michael Cundari\, 1986\, Burk’s Falls\, Canada \n  \n\nFor our deceased members\, parents\, relatives\, friends and benefactors.\nFor all the faithful departed\, and for the one who will die first among us.\nFor vocations to the Congregation.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“Oceans not only contain the bulk of our planet’s water supply\, but also most of the immense variety of living creatures\, many of them still unknown to us and threatened for various reasons.” (Laudato Si’\, 40)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/november-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261103
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261104
DTSTAMP:20260404T000419
CREATED:20220721T211141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T195022Z
UID:2971-1793664000-1793750399@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:St. Martin de Porres
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“The Congregation considers one of it principal works to be the parish apostolate since the parish constitutes the basic unit of the ecclesial community.” (Con. 212) \n  \nDeceased:\nBr. Ignacy Mamczarz\, 1940\, Radziwillow\, Poland\nFr. Casimir Guziel\, 1986\, Chicago\, USA\nFr. Wladzslaw Kosinski\, 1996\, Rome\, Italy \n  \n\nFor the deceased\, forgotten by others\, who are in special need of prayers.\nFor the Church\, our Holy Father\, and for our local ordinary.\nFor the order of Dominicans as they celebrate and honour St. Martin de Porres today.\nFor those who shepherd and guide and Church.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“Greater investment needs to be made in research aimed at understanding more fully the functioning of ecosystems and adequately analyzing the different variables associated with any significant modification of the environment.” (Laudato Si’\, 42)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/st-martin-de-porres/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261105
DTSTAMP:20260404T000419
CREATED:20220721T211516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230317T194431Z
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SUMMARY:St. Charles Borromeo
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“The religious working in the parish apostolate will exercise special care so that the parish will become one family\, united in the Spirit and love of Christ\, on the model of the first Christian community in Jerusalem where ‘the community of believers were of one heart and one mind’ (Acts 4:32).” (Con. 212) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. John Nagorznik\, 1908\, San Antonio\, USA\nBr. Giuseppe Mastropietro\, 1928\, Rome\, Italy\nFr. Walter Barron\, 1990\, Des Plaines\, USA \n  \n\nFor the Congregation and for our superiors.\nIn thanksgiving for St. Charles Borromeo\, known for his introduction of reforms and for the founding of the first seminaries.\nFor deceased parents and family members.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“Human beings too are creatures of this world\, enjoying a right to life and happiness\, and endowed with unique dignity. So\, we cannot fail to consider the effects on people’s lives of environmental deterioration\, current models of development and the throwaway culture.” (Laudato Si’\, 43)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/st-charles-borromeo/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261106
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SUMMARY:November 5
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“The building up of the Church is effected in the parish especially by means of the family. The family deserves special attention so that\, as the domestic church\, it will find its rightful place in the mission of the parish.” (Con. 213) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Magnus Fedy\, 1975\, North Bay\, Canada\nFr. Stanislaw Rosiek\, 2005\, Czchow\, Poland\nFr. Raymond Hughes\, 2017\, Fort Myers\, USA\nFr. Melvin Rybarczyk\, 2020\, Chicago\, USA \n  \n\nFor our country\, for peace and justice.\nFor the souls of all our departed Apostles of the Resurrection.\nFor vocations to the Congregation of the Resurrection.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“Many cities are huge\, inefficient structures\, excessively wasteful of energy and water.” (Laudato Si’\, 44)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/november-5/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261107
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SUMMARY:November 6
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“The family will realize its apostolic vocation through mutual love and common prayer\, by living a life of mercy\, justice and charity and by serving all people\, especially those in need.” (Con. 213) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. John Steffan\, 1896\, New Hope\, USA\nFr. Pawel Scheppe\, 1915\, Vienna\, Austria\nFr. Tadeusz Kondrowski\, 2012\, Kirchheim\, Austria \n  \nBirthdays:\nCl. Michal Kowalczyk\, 1995\, Poland \n  \n\nFor fidelity to the spirit of our Founders.\nFor the souls of all our deceased benefactors.\nFor peace in the world.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“Furthermore\, when media and the digital world become omnipresent\, their influence can stop people from learning how to live wisely\, to think deeply and to love generously.” (Laudato Si’\, 47)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/november-6/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261108
DTSTAMP:20260404T000419
CREATED:20220721T211800Z
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SUMMARY:November 7
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“The formation of the new person is the common mission of the family and of the Church.” (Con. 214) \n  \nDeceased:\nBr. Leonard Kowalski\, 1887\, Rome\, Italy\nFr. Edmund Bujalski\, 1975\, Chicago\, USA\nFr. Donald Zinn\, 2016\, Niles\, USA \n  \nBirthdays:\nFr. Stanislaw Stenka\, 1954\, Poland\nFr. Dariusz Szczecinski\, 1969\, Poland \n  \n\nFor our Congregation and for vocations.\nFor peace in our world.\nFor our Holy Father as he continues his mission to shepherd the flock of the Church.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“The human environment and the natural environment deteriorate together; we cannot adequately combat environmental degradation unless we attend to causes related to human and social degradation.” (Laudato Si’\, 48)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/november-7/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261109
DTSTAMP:20260404T000419
CREATED:20230317T200712Z
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SUMMARY:November 8
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“The fundamental motive for all the Congregation’s pastoral efforts in its parishes for the benefit of children and youth\, will be the concern for the new person\, reborn through the Sacrament of Baptism\, the Christian’s first resurrection.” (Con. 214) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Stanislaus Swierczek\, 1969\, Woodstock\, USA \n  \nBirthday:\nFr. Stanislaus Pankiewicz\, 1958\, Poland \n  \n\nFor our members in the missions.\nFor all our deceased superior generals and their curia.\nFor vocations to the Congregation of the Resurrection.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“The deterioration of the environment and of society affects the most vulnerable people on the planet.” (Laudato Si’\, 48)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/november-8-2/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261110
DTSTAMP:20260404T000419
CREATED:20230317T200815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T200812Z
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SUMMARY:The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“The formation of children and youth is accomplished through catechesis\, retreats\, liturgy and other pastoral means. All ministry should reflect the joy of the Paschal Mystery.” (Con. 214) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Vincent Grzybowski\, 1984\, San Bernardino\, USA\nFr. Joseph Polinski\, 1991\, Des Plaines\, USA\nFr. Eugene Tyson\, 2003\, Chepstow\, Canada\nFr. Roman Lebiedziuk\, 2020\, Mentorella\, Italy \n  \n\nFor the one who will die first among us.\nFor a greater belief in our own resurrection with the Risen Lord.\nToday we recognize the Lateran Basilica in Rome as the mother and mistress of all the churches; may this day call us to a deeper devotion of the death and rising of Christ.\nThis feast reminds us of the unity of the Holy Father and the universal Church\, may this unity continue under the care of our Most Holy Saviour.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“It needs to be said that\, generally speaking\, there is little in the way of clear awareness of problems which especially affect the excluded. Yet they are the majority of the planet’s population\, billions of people.” (Laudato Si’\, 49)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/the-dedication-of-the-lateran-basilica/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261111
DTSTAMP:20260404T000419
CREATED:20220721T212029Z
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SUMMARY:St. Leo the Great
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“The religious will help the laity to discover the power of the Holy Spirit working in the sacraments of Christian initiation\, and in this way\, introduce them to responsibility for the mission of the Church.” (Con. 198) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Michael Jaglowicz\, 1943\, St. Mary\, USA\nFr. Leo Cukierski\, 1958\, Chicago\, USA \n  \nBirthday:\nFr. Miroslaw Bania\, 1964\, Poland \n  \n\nFor those who have recommended themselves to our prayers.\nFor the gift the Popes have been to the life of the Church.\nFor those who have no one to pray for them.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“Today\, however\, we have to realize that a true ecological approach always becomes a social approach; it must integrate questions of justice in debates on the environment\, so as to hear both the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor.” (Laudato Si’\, 49)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/st-leo-the-great/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261112
DTSTAMP:20260404T000419
CREATED:20220721T212131Z
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SUMMARY:St. Martin of Tours - Remembrance Day
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \nReligious “will acknowledge the dignity of the role of the laity in the life of the Church\, listening to their voice with fraternal concern and taking into account their desires\, points of view\, experience and competence.” (Con. 198) \n  \nDeceased:\nBr. Ignacy Kurowiak\, 1935\, Rome\, Italy\nFr. Edward Dentinger\, 2003\, Kitchener\, Canada\nFr. Eugeniusz Matys\, 2012\, Krakow\, Poland \n  \n\nFor our country\, civil rulers\, and for peace.\nThat we share the gift of mercy in our ministry as we follow the example of St. Martin of Tours.\nFor all Canadians who died in war while serving their country; for peace in our hearts and the world\, and for an end to all forms of war.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“Inequity affects not only individuals but entire countries; it compels us to consider an ethics of international relations.” (Laudato Si’\, 51)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/november-11/
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