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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261118
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261119
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SUMMARY:The Dedication of the Basilicas of Saints Peter and Paul
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“The Congregation supports and encourages communities of the faithful. Such communities develop personal growth and promote friendship and cooperative efforts in the parish apostolate.” (Con. 216) \n  \nDeceased:\nFATHER PETER SEMENENKO\, 1886\, Paris\, France\nFr. Claire Girodat\, 2016\, Cambridge\, Canada \n  \nBirthday:\nFr. Kamil Brozyna\, 1996\, Poland \n  \n\nFor the conversion of sinners\, and for all in affliction\, temptation and agony.\nMay the Basilicas dedicated to Saint Peter and Saint Paul be places of refuge\, peace and worship for all who enter.\nFor the guidance of the Holy Spirit to watch over our Congregation.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“The Earth Charter asked us to leave behind a period of self-destruction and make a new start.” (Laudato Si’\, 207)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/november-18/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261120
DTSTAMP:20260404T025448
CREATED:20220721T213100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T143331Z
UID:3016-1795046400-1795132799@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:November 19
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“The center and source of true spiritual life among the members of the parish family is the liturgy\, especially the Eucharist.” (Con. 217) \n  \nDeceased:\nBr. Francis Curtis\, 1984\, Brantford\, Canada\nFr. Joseph Korabik\, 2011\, Des Plaines\, USA \n  \n\nFor the Church\, our Holy Father and the local ordinary.\nThat as Advent draws ever closer let us prepare to celebrate anew the incarnation of Christ.\nFor our benefactors\, both living and deceased.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“If we can overcome individualism\, we will truly be able to develop a different lifestyle and bring about significant changes in society.” (Laudato Si’\, 208)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/november-19/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261121
DTSTAMP:20260404T025448
CREATED:20220721T213250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230317T202332Z
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SUMMARY:November 20
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“Through liturgical celebrations Christ\, ever present in His Church\, gives perfect praise to God and makes people holy.” (Con. 217) \n  \nDeceased:\nBr. Nazareno Maurizi\, 1913\, Adrianople\, Bulgaria\nFr. David Doran\, 2005\, Louisville\, USA\nFr. John Miles\, 2017\, Louisville\, USA \n  \n\nFor our country\, and for peace in the world.\nFor vocations to the Congregation of the Resurrection.\nFor all deceased members.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“An awareness of the gravity of today’s cultural and ecological crisis must be translated into new habits.” (Laudato Si’\, 209)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/november-20/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261121
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261122
DTSTAMP:20260404T025448
CREATED:20220721T213411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230317T202417Z
UID:3021-1795219200-1795305599@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“Because it is an action of Christ the High Priest and of His body\, the Church\, the liturgy is a sacred action surpassing all other activity in efficacy. Consequently\, the religious will regard it as their duty to ensure that the faithful participate knowingly\, actively and fruitfully.” (Con. 217) \n  \n\nFor our Congregation and for our superiors and for vocations to the Congregation.\nIn thanksgiving for all the blessings we have received communally and individually.\nIn thanksgiving for the gift of the Blessed Virgin Mary\, especially her gift of Motherhood to our Congregation.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“A person who could afford to spend and consume more but regularly uses less heating and wears warmer clothes\, shows the kind of convictions and attitudes which help to protect the environment.” (Laudato Si’\, 211)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/presentation-of-the-blessed-virgin-mary/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261123
DTSTAMP:20260404T025448
CREATED:20220721T213509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230317T202524Z
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SUMMARY:St. Cecilia
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“In the liturgy\, the priest or deacon acts in the person of Christ. Therefore\, they will preach God’s word and not their own. They will prepare themselves diligently to proclaim the word of God and they will make their lives conform to the truth they speak.” (Con. 218) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Mario Lolli\, 1983\, Pescara\, Italy\nFr. Richard Patulski\, 1986\, Panama City\, USA \n  \n\nFor the deceased novices and seminarians of our Congregation.\nFor fidelity to our vows\, charism and mission.\nMay Saint Cecilia\, patroness for music\, continue to inspire those who exercise music ministry in the Church.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“Reusing something instead of immediately discarding it\, when done for the right reasons\, can be an act of love which expresses our own dignity.” (Laudato Si’\, 211)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/st-cecilia/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261123
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261124
DTSTAMP:20260404T025448
CREATED:20220721T213631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T184111Z
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SUMMARY:Our Lord Jesus Christ\, King of the Universe - World Youth Day
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“Parishes will foster devotion to Mary\, the Mother of the Church. Her spiritual maternity began at the Annunciation and will continue until Christ has been formed in all members of His body\, the Church.” (Con. 219) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Patrick Mackan\, 1990\, Toronto\, Canada \n  \n\nFor the Sisters of the Resurrection.\nFor all youth on the journey of discovery of the Risen Lord\, may they discover it is good to follow Jesus.\nAs our liturgical year draws to an end\, may our liturgy’s continue to be a celebration of the Risen Lord’s gift of the Resurrection.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“Ecological education can take place in a variety of settings: at school\, in families\, in the media\, in catechesis and elsewhere.” (Laudato Si’\, 213)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/november-23/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261125
DTSTAMP:20260404T025448
CREATED:20220721T213811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T184208Z
UID:3030-1795478400-1795564799@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:St. Andrew Dung-Lac and Companions
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“Mary prayed with the disciples for the outpouring of the Spirit on the Church at the first Pentecost. She continues to be active in the outpouring of the Spirit upon the Church\, upon the Congregation and upon the people to whom the religious minister.” (Con. 219) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Theobald Spetz\, 1921\, Kitchener\, Canada\nFr. Wojciech Cyrwus\, 1970\, Krakow\, Poland \n  \n\nFor the Church\, our Holy Father and for our local ordinary.\nMay the example of the martyrs lead others to profess faith in Jesus.\nFor all who have died\, may eternal life be theirs.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“All Christian communities have an important role to play in ecological education.” (Laudato Si’\, 214)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/november-24/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261126
DTSTAMP:20260404T025448
CREATED:20220721T213912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230317T202858Z
UID:3032-1795564800-1795651199@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:St. Catherine of Alexandria
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“Her aid [Mary] and intercession are important if the apostolic activities of the Congregation are to be fruitful.” (Con. 219) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Josef Gieburowski 1932\, Lwow\, Poland\nFr. Josef Jelinek\, 1935\, Warsaw\, Poland \n  \nBirthdays:\nFr. Mariusz Kiniorski\, 1968\, Poland \n  \n\nFor our parents\, relatives\, friends and benefactors.\nFor peace in our world.\nMay the intercession of Saint Catherine of Alexandria\, martyr of Church\, inspire us to greater fidelity to our vows.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“If we want to bring about deep change\, we need to realize that certain mindsets really do influence our behaviour.” (Laudato Si’\, 215)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/st-catherine-of-alexandria/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261126
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261127
DTSTAMP:20260404T025448
CREATED:20220721T214007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T184345Z
UID:3035-1795651200-1795737599@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:November 26
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“The Congregation will be involved in the missions to the extent which the Church expects an active religious institute to be involved.” (Con. 222) \n  \nDeceased:\nBr. Franciszek Myrczyk\, 1875\, Rome\, Italy\nFr. Joseph Halter\, 1896\, Guelph\, Canada\nBr. Alexander Heimburger\, 1896\, Kitchener\, Canada\nBr. Giovanni Jani\, 1927\, Rome\, Italy\nFr. Wladyslaw Pietrzyk\, 1970\, Warsaw\, Poland \n  \nOrdination:\nFr. Andre Malta Martins\, 2016\, Brazil \n  \n\nFor our Congregation\, our superiors and for vocations.\nFor the deceased members of the Congregation.\nAs the Season of Advent draws near let us open our minds and hearts to receive Jesus in his Incarnation.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“Living our vocation to be protectors of God’s handiwork is essential to a life of virtue; it is not an optional or a secondary aspect of our Christian experience.” (Laudato Si’\, 217)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/november-26/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261128
DTSTAMP:20260404T025448
CREATED:20220721T214119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230317T203122Z
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SUMMARY:November 27
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \nResurrectionists “will exercise missionary activity in those areas where there exists great spiritual and material need. It will focus its activity on developing and forming the local Church into a community of faith\, hope and love according to its culture.” (Con. 222) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Felix Ladon\, 1920\, Chicago\, USA\nFr. Jan Zalesinski\, 1926\, Poznan\, Poland \n  \nBirthdays:\nFr. Wieslaw Hnatejko\, 1974\, Poland\nFr. Grzegorz Sosnowski\, 1974\, Poland\nFr. Mikolaj Lipitak\, 1976\, Poland \n  \n\nFor the blessings of God upon the work of directors of formation and vocation directors.\nFor our confreres who have died this past year.\nFor the grace to welcome the Advent season as a time of preparation for the Incarnation.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“In calling to mind the figure of Saint Francis of Assisi\, we come to realize that a healthy relationship with creation is one dimension of overall personal conversion\, which entails the recognition of our errors\, sins\, faults and failures\, and leads to a heartfelt repentance and desire to change.” (Laudato Si’\, 218)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/november-27/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261129
DTSTAMP:20260404T025448
CREATED:20220721T214157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T184514Z
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SUMMARY:November 28
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“Major superiors shall respond to the needs of missionaries with special attention … assure the religious going into the missions are well prepared for their assignment; … encourage all Community members to support the men in the missions with personal interest and prayer.” (Con. 223) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Joseph Osowski\, 1971\, Chicago\, USA\nFr. Charles Dantzer\, 1925\, Kitchener\, Canada \n  \n\nFor our members in the missions.\nFor our superiors\, may they be guided by the Holy Spirit.\nFor all who have died in the faith of Christ.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“The ecological conversion needed to bring about lasting change is also a community conversion.” (Laudato Si’\, 219)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/november-28/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261129
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261130
DTSTAMP:20260404T025448
CREATED:20220721T214254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230317T203302Z
UID:3044-1795910400-1795996799@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:November 29
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“We will have at heart the study of our Constitutions since we have obliged ourselves to live by these Constitutions and regard them as our Rule of Life.” (Con. 224) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Henry Opperman\, 1975\, Louisville\, USA\nFr. Henry Feeney\, 1978\, Warwick\, Bermuda\nFr. Joseph Samborski\, 1982\, Chicago\, USA\nFr. Francis Rog\, 2021\, Chicago\, USA \n  \nBirthday:\nFr. Szymon Zaniewski\, 1987\, Poland \n  \n\nFor increased fidelity to our religious vows\, and the charism and mission of the Congregation.\nFor deceased parents of members of the Congregation.\nFor vocations to the Congregation of the Resurrection.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“Christian spirituality purposes an alternative understanding of the quality of life\, and encourages a prophetic and contemplative lifestyle\, one capable of deep enjoyment free of the obsession with consumption.” (Laudat Si’\, 222)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/november-29/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261130
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261201
DTSTAMP:20260404T025448
CREATED:20220721T214348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T184721Z
UID:3047-1795996800-1796083199@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:First Sunday of Advent
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“The loving and faithful observance of the Constitutions – not by mere attachment to the letter\, which kills\, but by loving submission to the spirit that gives life – will help us to know God’s will more clearly and intimately and lead each member of the Resurrectionist Community to the fullness of his consecration to the Risen Christ.” (Con. 224) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Theodore Zurek\, 1980\, Maywood\, USA\nBr. Donald Taylor\, 2005\, Kitchener\, Canada \n  \nBirthday:\nFr. Edward Zakowicz\, 1968\, Poland \n  \n\nFor our Congregation\, our superiors\, and for vocations.\nAs we enter the Season of Advent may we prepare well to celebrate the Incarnation of the Lord.\nFor all the faithful departed.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“We are speaking of an attitude of the heart\, one which approaches life with serene attentiveness\, which is capable of being fully present to someone without thinking of what comes next\, which accepts each moment as a gift from God to be lived to the full.” (Laudato Si’\, 226)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/st-andrew/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261202
DTSTAMP:20260404T025448
CREATED:20220721T214431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T184839Z
UID:3050-1796083200-1796169599@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:December 1
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \nResurrectionists will continue to study and pray with the Constitutions\, as well as\, reflect upon the charism and mission of the Congregation. \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Theobald Spetz\, 1921\, Kitchener\, Canada \n  \nBirthday:\nFr. Henry Ruszel\, 1926\, USA \n  \nFirst Vows:\nFr. Marek Tomski\, 1982\, Poland \n  \nOrdination:\nFr. Rafal Wasilewski\, 2012\, USA \n  \n\nFor the Church\, our Holy Father and for our local ordinary.\nDuring this Season of Advent let us prepare ourselves with prayer and reflection to celebrate the Incarnation.\nFor living and deceased benefactors of the Congregation.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“The couple that love and beget life are a true\, living icon – not an idol like those of stone or gold prohibited by the Decalogue – capable of revealing God the Creator and Saviour.” (Amoris Laetitia\, 11)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/december-1/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261203
DTSTAMP:20260404T025448
CREATED:20220721T214527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T182040Z
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SUMMARY:December 2
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \nConsecrated religious are invited to live their vows authentically\, credibly\, radically\, prophetically and joyfully. \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Michal Oleksy\, 1918\, Zakopane\, Poland\nFr. Wladyslaw Orpiszewski\, 1942\, Krakow\, Poland \n  \nBirthdays:\nFr. Kasimierz Mikucki\, 1951\, Poland\nFr. Stanislaw Jankowski\, 1966\, USA \n  \n\nFor our Congregation\, superiors\, and for vocations.\nFor peace in the world.\nFor parents\, relatives\, friends and benefactors who have died.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“A family’s living space could turn into a domestic Church\, a setting for the Eucharist\, the presence of Christ seated at its table.” (Amoris Laetitia\, 15)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/december-2/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261204
DTSTAMP:20260404T025448
CREATED:20220721T214635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T183121Z
UID:3056-1796256000-1796342399@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:Saint Francis Xavier
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \nOur Constitutions exhort us to work towards having them become a guiding force in our life as a Resurrectionist. \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. William Kloepfer\, 1910\, Guelph\, Canada\nBr. John Popko\, 1939\, Chicago\, USA\nBr. Marian Misiorny\, 1961\, Poznan\, Poland\nFr. Edward Dietrich\, 1989\, Kitchener\, Canada\nFr. Joseph Palubeski\, 2011\, Hamilton\, Canada \n  \nBirthdays:\nFr. Timothy Uniac\, 1958\, Canada\nFr. Jacek Praski\, 1964\, USA \n  \n\nFor our directors of formation on every level.\nFor vocations to the Congregation.\nFor the members of the Society of Jesus as they celebrate their co-founder\, Saint Francis Xavier.\nFor blessings upon all Resurrectionists and Apostles of the Resurrection\, during this Advent Season.\n\nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“Against this backdrop of love so central to the Christian experience of marriage and the family\, another virtue stands out\, one often overlooked in our world of frenetic and superficial relationships. It is tenderness.” (Amoris Laetitia\, 28)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/december-3/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261205
DTSTAMP:20260404T025448
CREATED:20220721T214736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T184508Z
UID:3058-1796342400-1796428799@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:St. John Damascene
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \nOne of the responsibilities of the Superior General is to function as a unifying force\, and to promote the international character of our Congregation. \n  \nBirthday:\nFr. Christopher Buda\, 1949\, Poland \n  \nOrdination:\nFr. Paul Smith\, 2010\, USA \n  \n\nFor our seminarians\, novices\, affiliated and aspirants.\nFor the conversion of sinners.\nFor the inspiration of St. John Damascene to rest upon all artists who create icons for whom he is their patron.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“Every family should look to the icon of the Holy Family of Nazareth.” (Amoris Laetitia\, 30)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/december-4/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261206
DTSTAMP:20260404T025448
CREATED:20220721T214823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231102T164559Z
UID:3061-1796428800-1796515199@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:December 5
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \nThat superiors\, especially local superiors\, will fulfill their responsibility to assist the members in their spiritual life and development. \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Bruno Ostrega\, 1986\, Chicago\, USA \n  \nBirthday:\nFr. Bartlomiej Gzella\, 1973\, Poland \n  \n\nFor those who have commended themselves to our prayers\, and for those for whom we have promised to pray.\nThat during this Season of Advent\, we may take the time to make space for the Lord to be incarnate in our hearts and lives.\nFor the leaders of our Congregation at the local\, provincial and general level.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“The treasury of Mary’s heart also contains the experiences of every family\, which she cherishes. For this reason\, she can help us understand the meaning of these experiences and to hear the message God wishes to communicate through the life of our families.” (Amoris Laetitia\,30)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/december-5/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261207
DTSTAMP:20260404T025448
CREATED:20220721T214920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T185202Z
UID:3064-1796515200-1796601599@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:St. Nicholas
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \nMembers are encouraged to provide affirmation and support for our superiors at every level. \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Andrew Spetz\, 1918\, St. Louis\, USA\nBr. Jan Opanowicz\, 1950\, Rome\, Italy\nFr. Tadeusz Sikorski\, 1981\, Sao Paulo\, Brazil\nFr. Stephen Gira\, 2010\, St. Louis\, USA \n  \n\nFor the Church\, our Holy Father and our local ordinary.\nFor all Christians preparing to celebrate the Incarnation of our Saviour.\nFor all people and institutions named in honour of St. Nicholas.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“The welfare of the family is decisive for the future of the world and that of the Church.” (Amoris Laetitia\,31)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/december-6/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261208
DTSTAMP:20260404T025448
CREATED:20220721T215005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T185301Z
UID:3067-1796601600-1796687999@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:Second Sunday of Advent
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \nFor the common life to flourish we must promote trust and communication among the members. \n  \nDeceased:\nCl. Andrzej Piasecki\,1898\, San Francisco\, USA \n  \nBirthdays:\nFr. Andrzej Gieniusz\, 1958\, Poland\nFr. Leslaw Ogryzek\, 1960. Poland\nFr. Marcin Paca\, 1984\, Poland \n  \nFirst Vows:\nFr. Adam Otrebski\, 1985\, Poland \n  \nOrdination:\nFr. Delwyn Haroldson\, 2012\, USA \n  \n\nFor the deceased members and benefactors of the Congregation.\nFor all Resurrectionists in the world.\nIn thanksgiving for the gift of Saint Ambrose\, noted theologian and scholar.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“As Christians\, we can hardly stop advocating marriage simply to avoid countering contemporary sensibilities\, or out of a desire to be fashionable or a sense of helplessness in the face of human and moral failings.” (Amoris Laetitia\, 35) \n 
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/december-7/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261209
DTSTAMP:20260404T025448
CREATED:20220721T215139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T185455Z
UID:3070-1796688000-1796774399@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“We believe that Mary is our model for all that we are called to be and do as Resurrectionists.” (Charism Statement) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Josef Zabowka\, 2020 Lomianki\, Poland \n  \nFirst Vows:\nFr. Henry Ruszel\, 1946\, USA\nBr. Nucinaldo Bezerra de Arruda\, 2011\, Final Sept. 8\, 2017 Brazil\nFr. Jose Flavio Sotero Barbosa\, 2011\, Brazil\nFr. Ricardo Michelin de Souza\, 2015\, Brazil\nCl. Lucas Freitas da Cruz\, 2019\, Brazil\nCl. Diogo Sousa Dos Santos\, 2021\, Brazil\nCl. Gabriel Melore Ramos Bastos\, 2022\, Brazil\nCl. Tiago Dos Santos Teixeira\, 2022\, Brazil \n  \nOrdination:\nFr. Vitalis Masika\, 2022\, Tanzania \n  \n\nFor God’s blessings upon the Congregation through the intercession of Mary.\nFor fidelity to our vows\, and the charism and mission of the Congregation.\nIn thanksgiving for the gift and example of the Virgin Mary.\nFor all deceased Resurrectionists and Apostles of the Resurrection.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“The weakening of faith and religious practice in some societies has an effect on families\, leaving them more isolated amid their difficulties.” (Amoris Laetitia\, 43)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/december-8/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261209
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261210
DTSTAMP:20260404T025448
CREATED:20220721T215232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T185600Z
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SUMMARY:December 9
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“The Congregation of the Resurrection announces and gives witness to the Paschal Mystery.” (Mission Statement) \n  \nDeceased:\nCl. Stefan Zelev\, 1896\, Nettuno\, Italy\nFr. Josef Per\, 1957\, Poznan\, Poland \n  \nBirthdays:\nFr. Andrzej Skrzypczak\, 1958\, Poland\nFr. Kazimierz Siwiec\, 1965\, Poland \n  \n\nFor our country and for peace.\nFor all who hunger and thirst for God.\nFor peace in the world this Advent.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“The lack of dignified or affordable housing often leads to the postponement of formal relationships.” (Amoris Laetitia\, 44)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/december-9/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261211
DTSTAMP:20260404T025448
CREATED:20220721T215314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T185703Z
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SUMMARY:Our Lady of Loreto
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“Convinced of God’s unconditional love for us\, we herald the liberation and salvation of each person and society as a passage from death to life in which every situation of evil and injustice is overcome.” (Mission Statement) \n  \nOrdination:\nFr. Renato Benassi\, 1995\, Brazil \n\nDeceased:\nFr. Joseph Tarasiuk\, 1947\, Chicago\, USA \n  \n\nFor the grace to imitate our Founders and for the spirit of the resurrection.\nFor the safety of all who travel.\nThat during Advent let us prepare the way of the Lord.\nFor the Loreto Sisters\, may they continue to proclaim the Good News.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“Migration is another sign of the times to be faced and understood in terms of its negative effects on family life.” (Amoris Laetitia\, 46)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/december-10/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261211
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261212
DTSTAMP:20260404T025448
CREATED:20220721T215409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T192401Z
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SUMMARY:Saint Damasus I
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“We call others\, especially youth and families\, to communities of the Risen Christ in which faith\, hope and love radiate as a sign of union with Christ and His Mother\, Mary\, in the Church.” (Mission Statement) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Luigi Scafuro\, 1948\, Pescara\, Italy\nFr. Lucjan Krawiec\, 2021\, Poznan\, Poland \n  \nBirthday:\nBr. Nucinaldo Bezerra de Arruda\, 1983\, Brazil \n  \n\nFor our members in the missions.\nFor the intercession of Saint Damasus upon our Holy Father.\nFor Advent blessings upon the members of the Congregation of the Resurrection.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“If the family\, in the light of faith\, accepts the presence of persons with special needs\, they will be able to recognize and ensure the quality and value of human life\, with its proper needs\, rights and opportunities.” (Amoris Laetitia\, 47)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/december-11/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261214
DTSTAMP:20260404T025448
CREATED:20220721T215540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T193200Z
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SUMMARY:St. Lucy
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“We reach out to all people through our pastoral-educational ministry but especially join in solidarity with people diminished by unjust structures.” (Mission Statement) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Franciszek Zachara\, 1931\, Radziwillow\, Poland\nBr. Stanislaw Baba\, 2000\, Poznan\, Poland\nDeacon Brian Karley\, 2019\, Louisville\, USA \n  \nBirthdays:\nFr. Krzysztof Swol\, 1967\, Poland \n  \nOrdination:\nPope Francis\, 1969\, Argentina \n  \n\nFor deceased members\, friends and benefactors of the Congregation.\nFor Advent blessing upon the Congregation.\nFor those suffering from blindness and other vision difficulties\, may they be comforted through the intercession of Saint Lucy\, patroness for the blind.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“In many cases\, parents come home exhausted\, not wanting to talk\, and many families no longer even share a common meal.” (Amoris Laetitia\, 50)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/december-13/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261215
DTSTAMP:20260404T025448
CREATED:20220721T215626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T190005Z
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SUMMARY:Third Sunday of Advent
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“We assist the laity in their own efforts to become prophets to the world and to transform it by providing them with a deeper experience of the paschal dynamic in their lives.” (Mission Statement) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Ladislaus Okulczyk\, 1964\, Winnetka\, USA\nFr. Jan Reinke\, 1975\, Krakow\, Poland\nFr. John Mix\, 1988\, Des Plaines\, USA \n  \n\nFor those members of the laity who join with us in our educational and parish apostolates.\nFor fidelity to our vows and our Congregation charism and mission.\nOn this third Sunday of Advent let us deepen our preparations for the Incarnation.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“No one can think that the weakening of the family as that natural society founded on marriage will prove beneficial to society as a whole\, the contrary is true.” (Amoris Laetitia\, 52)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/december-14/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261216
DTSTAMP:20260404T025448
CREATED:20220721T215711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231102T171650Z
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SUMMARY:December 15
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“As an international Community\, we assist each other in various parts of the world by sharing our ministries\, experiences and resources.” (Mission Statement) \n  \nDeceased:\nBr. Antonio Folcarelli\, 1875\, Rome\, Italy \n  \nBirthdays:\nBr. David Ernst\, 1938\, Canada\nFr. Joseph Malczyk\, 1941\, USA\nFr. Jerzy Zieba\, 1965\, USA \n  \nOrdination:\nFr. Andrzej Pakula\, 2002\, Poland \n  \n\nFor the Church\, our Holy Father and for our local ordinary.\nIn thanksgiving for the generosity of all our benefactors.\nFor peace in the world.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“I thank God that many families\, which are far from considering themselves perfect\, live in love\, fulfill their calling and keep moving forward\, even if they fall many times along the way.” (Amoris Laetitia\, 57)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/december-15/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261217
DTSTAMP:20260404T025448
CREATED:20220721T215801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231102T171741Z
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SUMMARY:December 16
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“We share Christ’s own desire to enkindle the fire of divine love in the heart of every person on this earth.” (Mission Statement) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Walerian Kalinka\, 1886\, Lwow\, Poland\nFr. Francis Ruetz\, 2012\, Waterloo\, Canada \n  \nBirthday:\nFr. Ryszard Bala\, 1961\, Poland \n  \n\nFor our Congregation\, our superiors\, and for vocations.\nFor those who have left our Congregation or are living on the margin of the Community.\nFor peace in the world.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“In and among families\, the Gospel message should always resound; the core of that message\, the kerygma\, is what is most beautiful\, most excellent\, most appealing and at the same time most necessary.” (Amoris Laetitia\, 58)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/december-16/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261217
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261218
DTSTAMP:20260404T025448
CREATED:20220721T215856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T190336Z
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SUMMARY:December 17
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \nAs we strive to live Community\, which is to be a true reflection of the Paschal Mystery\, let us surrender ourselves to God\, allowing the power of the Spirit to form Christ in us. \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Piotr Szkodrov\, 1889\, Adrianople\, Bulgaria\nFr. Paul Sobczak\, 1922\, Chicago\, USA\nFr. Henry Schmidt\, 1968\, London\, Canada\nFr. Louis Tusinski\, 1973\, Chicago\, USA \n  \nBirthday:\nFr. Zygmunt Waz\, 1950\, Poland \n  \nOrdination:\nFr. Antonio Rencricca\, 1966\, Italy \n  \n\nFor the grace to imitate our Founders\, and for the spirit of the resurrection.\nFor Advent graces to all those seeking healing from abuse in the home or in the Church.\nFor our Superior General and his Curia.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“Our teaching on marriage and the family cannot fail to be inspired and transformed by the message of love and tenderness; otherwise\, it becomes nothing more than the defense of a dry and lifeless doctrine.” (Amoris Laetitia\, 59)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/december-17/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261218
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261219
DTSTAMP:20260404T025448
CREATED:20220721T215959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231102T172228Z
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SUMMARY:December 18
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \nWe are called to be open to the Church’s call for the preferential option for the poor in our present and future apostolates. \n  \nDeceased:\nCl. Pawel Dembinski\, 1904\, Siemianowice\, Poland\nBr. Giovanni Bevilaqua\, 1912\, Adrianople\, Bulgaria\nBr. John Lipski\, 1926\, St. Louis\, USA\nFr. Josef Obuchowski\, 2020\, Gdansk\, Poland \n  \nBirthday:\nFr. Adam Otrebski\, 1964\, Poland \n  \n\nFor the grace of health and spiritual growth for all members of our Congregation.\nFor our country and for peace.\nFor vocations to the Congregation of the Resurrection.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“The Synod Fathers noted that Jesus\, in speaking of God’s original plan for man and woman\, reaffirmed the indissoluble union between them.” (Amoris Laetitia\, 62)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/december-18/
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