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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261216
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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:20260403T142304
CREATED:20220721T215801Z
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UID:3093-1797379200-1797465599@resurrectionists.ca
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:20260403T142304
CREATED:20220721T215856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T190336Z
UID:3096-1797465600-1797551999@resurrectionists.ca
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:20260403T142304
CREATED:20220721T215959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231102T172228Z
UID:3099-1797552000-1797638399@resurrectionists.ca
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261219
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261220
DTSTAMP:20260403T142304
CREATED:20220721T220203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231102T172417Z
UID:3102-1797638400-1797724799@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:December 19
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“The Congregation of the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ began in Paris\, France\, on February 17\, 1836\, under the leadership of Bogdan Janski.” (Historical Preface) \n  \nDeceased:\nBr. Feliks Korman\, 1922\, Radziwillow\, Poland\nFr. Kenneth Bratko\, 2004\, Schaumburg\, USA \n  \nBirthday:\nFr. Dariusz Juliusz Teodorowski\, 1957\, Poland \n  \n\nFor our parents\, relatives\, friends and benefactors.\nThat all Resurrectionists may renew their dedication to religious life.\nFor Advent blessings upon the Apostles of the Resurrection.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“The Gospel of the family spans the history of the world\, from the creation of man and woman in the image and likeness of God\, to the fulfillment of the mystery of the covenant in Christ at the end of time with the marriage of the Lamb.” (Amoris Laetitia\, 63)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/december-19/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261225
DTSTAMP:20260403T142304
CREATED:20220721T220548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T191234Z
UID:3117-1798070400-1798156799@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:December 24
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“They were now dead to sin and alive with the Risen Christ in a new life dedicated to truth and charity.” (Historical Preface) \n  \n\nFor a strengthening of our hope\, in order that we may receive Christ with joy.\nFor those in affliction\, temptation or agony\, may the coming feast be for them a source of peace and happiness.\nFor the grace to prepare our hearts to welcome Christ.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“The Church can require that the wedding be celebrated publicly\, with the presence of witnesses and other conditions that have varied over the course of time\, but this does not detract from the fact that the couple who marry are the ministers of the sacrament.” (Amoris Laetitia\, 75)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/december-24/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261226
DTSTAMP:20260403T142304
CREATED:20220721T220620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231102T173034Z
UID:3120-1798156800-1798243199@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:The Nativity of the Lord
DESCRIPTION:Deceased:\nCl. Josef Janaszkiewicz\, 1893\, Lwow\, Poland\nBr. Jan Widuch\, 1912\, Krakow\, Poland \n  \n\nFor the Church\, our Congregation\, parents\, relatives\, friends and benefactors.\nFor blessings upon all Resurrectionists and Apostles of the Resurrection on this Christmas day.\nFor the grace to use our giftedness to enrich the Church.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“Marriage is firstly an intimate partnership of life and love which is a good for the spouses themselves.” (Amoris Laetitia\, 80)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/nativity-of-the-lord/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261227
DTSTAMP:20260403T142304
CREATED:20220721T220706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T195441Z
UID:3123-1798243200-1798329599@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:St. Stephen
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \nLove of God\, for one another\, and for the people we serve is a characteristic of the Congregation of the Resurrection. \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Mitchell Pawelko\, 1996\, Des Plaines\, USA \n  \nBirthday:\nFr. Szczepan Matula\, 1980\, Poland \n  \n\nFor our Congregation\, our Holy Father and for our local ordinary.\nFor bricklayers and stonemasons who celebrate their patron saint today\, Saint Stephen.\nFor all families during this Christmas Season.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“The Synod Fathers also wished to emphasize that one of the fundamental challenges facing families today is undoubtedly that of raising children\, made all the more difficult and complex by today’s cultural reality and the powerful influence of the media.” (Amoris Laetitia\, 84)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/december-26/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261227
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261228
DTSTAMP:20260403T142304
CREATED:20220721T220747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T195607Z
UID:3126-1798329600-1798415999@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:St. John\, Apostle and Evangelist
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“May the generous living of these Constitutions encourage all the members of this institute to an ever-deeper commitment to announce and give witness to the Paschal Mystery with the spirit of their Founder\, Bogdan Janski\, and co-founders\, Rev. Frs. Peter Semenenko and Jerome Kajsiewicz.” (Joao Braz Card. De Aviz) \n  \nDeceased:\nCl. Ignacy Sztukowski\, 1940\, Dachau\, Germany\nBr. Kazimierz Palys\, 1950\, Radziwillow\, Poland\nFr. Walter Galus\, 1991\, Chicago\, USA \n  \n\nFor the Church\, our Holy Father and for our local ordinary.\nFor our country and for peace.\nThat we may be inspired to respond to the call to follow Christ by the example of Saint John.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“The Church is a family of families\, constantly enriched by the lives of all those domestic churches.” (Amoris Laetitia\, 87)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/december-27/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261228
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261229
DTSTAMP:20260403T142304
CREATED:20220721T220830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T191519Z
UID:3129-1798416000-1798502399@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:The Holy Family of Jesus\, Mary and Joseph
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \nReflection on the Charism and Mission of the Congregation will bring greater appreciation for our call to the Congregation. \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. John Bulbrook\, 1969\, Quebec\, Canada \n  \n\nFor the grace to imitate our Founders\, and for the spirit of the resurrection.\nFor all families\, may the example of the Holy Family inspire them.\nFor vocations to the Congregation of the Resurrection.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“The experience of love in families is a perennial source of strength for the life of the Church.” (Amoris Laetitia\, 88)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/december-28/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261229
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261230
DTSTAMP:20260403T142304
CREATED:20220721T220909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T191621Z
UID:3132-1798502400-1798588799@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:December 29
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \nBy the example of love of Community we give witness to the fact that Christ is alive and present in the world today. \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Gary Palangio\, 2016\, Kitchener\, Canada \n  \nBirthday:\nFr. Fabio de Siqueira Fonseca\, 1970\, Brazil \n  \n\nFor ever greater fidelity to our religious vows and to the charism and mission of the Congregation.\nFor a spirit of hope as we approach a new year.\nFor all deceased members of the Congregation.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“The family is the setting in which a new life is not only born but also welcomed as a gift of God.” (Amoris Laetitia\, 166)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/december-29/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261230
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261231
DTSTAMP:20260403T142304
CREATED:20220721T220948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T200029Z
UID:3135-1798588800-1798675199@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:December 30
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \nResurrectionists strive\, with the help of God\, to remove from their lives anything that can separate them from God. \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Anthony Fischer\, 1939\, London\, Canada\nFr. Wilfrid Zettel\, 1984\, Hamilton\, Canada\nBr. Clifford Bringleson\, 2012\, Waterloo\, Canada\nFr. Krzysztof Wojcicki\, 2013\, Skierniewice\, Poland \n  \n\nFor living and deceased parents of member of the Congregation.\nFor living and deceased benefactors of the Congregation.\nFor blessings on all families.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“A mother joins with God to bring forth the miracle of new life.” (Amoris Laetitia\, 168)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/december-30/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261231
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270101
DTSTAMP:20260403T142304
CREATED:20220721T221030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T200208Z
UID:3138-1798675200-1798761599@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:Saint Sylvester I
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \nThe Congregation is a faith community\, in which each member is shown the same love and acceptance which he enjoys from God. \n  \nDeceased:\nBr. Aloysius Jeske\, 1906\, Chicago\, USA\nFr. Walenty Khaun\, 1917\, Mentorella\, Italy\nBr. Andrzej Szafranko\, 1943\, Rome\, Italy\nBr. Peter Durkota\, 1957\, North Bay\, Canada\nFr. Andrew Kloska\, 1987\, Chicago\, USA \n  \nBirthday:\nBr. Christopher Trimpe\, 1960\, USA\nFr. Daniel Szkubera\, 1985\, Poland \n  \n\nIn thanksgiving for the graces received during the past year\, and for further graces in the year ahead.\nFor all those who have died this past year.\nFor all popes\, and especially Saint Sylvester I whom we honour today.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“If a family is centered on Christ\, he will unify and illumine its entire life.” (Amoris Laetitia\, 317)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/december-31/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270102
DTSTAMP:20260403T142304
CREATED:20221229T142601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T200437Z
UID:5575-1798761600-1798847999@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:Mary\, the Holy Mother of God - World Day of Peace
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT:\n“We desire to be faithful to the grace received by our Founders\, a grace we now share by our call to the Congregation of the Resurrection.” (Charism Statement) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Wladyslaw Witkowski\, 1998\, Paris\, France\nBr. Michal Buchert\, 1958. Vienna\, Austria\nBr. Clarence Gregory\, 2001\, Kitchener\, Ontario\nFr. Wladyslaw Piaskowski\, 2009\, Poznan\, Poland \nBirthdays:\nFr. Steven Thoma\, 1963\, USA\nFr. Mieczyslaw Mlynarczyk\, 1967\, Poland\nCl. Leonsi Simoni Ignasi\, 1995\, Tanzania \n  \n\nFor our Congregation\, that throughout this year our Risen Lord may help us to know and fulfill the will of God.\nFor God’s blessings upon family\, relatives\, friends and benefactors through the intercession of Mary\, the Mother of God.\nFor continued blessings on all those who exercise leadership in the Congregation of the Resurrection.\nMay the transforming power of God’s love bring peace to our world and to our hearts.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“Mary intercedes on our behalf for the graces we need to live out our call to be disciples of Jesus by living the Paschal Mystery\, and She serves as a source of support and encouragement for us in a manner that surpasses that of all other members of the communion of saints.” (Resurrectionist Formation\, 194)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/january-1/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270102
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270103
DTSTAMP:20260403T142304
CREATED:20221229T144645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T195016Z
UID:5581-1798848000-1798934399@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:Saints Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“We recognize certain truths to be especially important for our life and work as Resurrectionists because they give expression to this grace and call.” (Charism Statement) \n  \nBirthdays:\nFr. James Link\, 1949\, Kentucky\nFr. Gregoria Stachowiak\, 1956\, Poland\nFr. Krzysztof Janik\, 1980\, Poland \n  \n\nFor the Holy Catholic Church\, our Holy Father and for our Bishops.\nFor peace in the world.\nIn thanksgiving for the theologians St. Basil\, the Great and St. Gregory Nazianzen.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“We Resurrectionists are called to be men of hope – a hope founded on God’s unconditional love\, ongoing conversion (personal resurrection) and\, ultimately\, our participation in Christ’s resurrection and glory.” (A Vision of Hope\, 9)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/saints-basil-the-great-and-gregory-nazianzen/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270103
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270104
DTSTAMP:20260403T142304
CREATED:20221229T150811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T195120Z
UID:5585-1798934400-1799020799@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:January 3
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“We believe that God’s love for us is merciful and unfailing. We have not earned His love.” (Charism Statement) \n  \nDeceased:\nBr. Thomas Roszyk\, 1926\, Chicago\, USA\nFr. Jozef Ziemba\, 1938\, Krakow\, Poland\nBr. Christo Gogorov\, 1953\, Stara Zagora\, Bulgaria\nFr. John Nowak\, 2022\, Chicago\, USA \nBirthdays:\nFr. Eugene Szarek\, 1941\, USA\nFr. Andrzej Pakula\, 1963\, Poland\nFr. Pawel Kruczek\, 1980\, Poland \n  \n\nFor our Congregation and our superiors\, and for vocations to our Congregation.\nFor our benefactors living and deceased.\nFor the Societies of the Holy Name of Jesus who promote reverence for Jesus.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“Hope is founded on the unconditional love of God\, which is expressed in the Paschal Mystery of Jesus and has as its object our own resurrection and that of society\, and\, ultimately\, the full sharing in Christ’s resurrection.” (Vision of Hope\, 3)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/january-3/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270105
DTSTAMP:20260403T142304
CREATED:20221229T153253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T201620Z
UID:5588-1799020800-1799107199@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:January 4
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“We are nothing\, have nothing\, and can do nothing without God.” (Charism Statement) \n  \nDeceased:\nBr. Marco Jafrate\, 1924\, Rome\, Italy \n  \n\nFor our country\, and for all civil leaders.\nFor all those who have recommended themselves to our prayers.\nThat this season of Christmas may be a graced time to fully experience the Incarnation of the Lord.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“Our Charism also calls us to work with other groups: lay\, clerical and religious. These groups are seen as collaborators and not as competitors and subservients.” (Resurrectionist Formation\, 182)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/january-4/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270106
DTSTAMP:20260403T142304
CREATED:20221229T153417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T201357Z
UID:5591-1799107200-1799193599@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:The Epiphany of the Lord
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“We are attracted to evil. We are sinners. Yet\, God continues to draw us to Himself.” (Charism Statement) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Karol Kobrzynski\, 1905\, Rome\, Italy\nFr. Lawrence Kurlandski\, 1990\, Chicago\, USA \n  \n\nFor our members in the missions: Bolivia\, Brazil\, Bulgaria and Tanzania.\nFor those who pray for us and for our ministries.\nMay the star of the Epiphany guide us to a closer relationship with the Lord.\nThat through the intercession of all the faithful departed Resurrectionists\, our parishioners and parish ministers may work together to form vibrant communities of faith.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“Encourage the faithful to pray for the missions\, the intention of missionaries and where possible\, to create missionary prayer groups for the mission.” (Witnesses to the Resurrection\, 13)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/january-5/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270107
DTSTAMP:20260403T142304
CREATED:20221229T153626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T201735Z
UID:5594-1799193600-1799279999@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:January 6
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“We believe that in His love the Father calls us to conversion: to personal resurrection in union with Jesus\, to a new life filled with the power of His Spirit.” (Charism Statement) \n  \nFirst Vows:\nBp. Robert Kurtz\, 1959\, USA\nBr. Edward Jaszkowski\, 1960\, Final 1965\, USA\nFr. Joseph Malczyk\, 1961\, USA\nBr. William Hallas\, 1967\, Final 1972\, USA\nFr. C. Frank Phillips\, 1970\, USA\nFr. Rafal Wasilewski\, 2008\, USA\nFr. Delwyn Haroldson\, 2009\, USA \n  \n\nFor the conversion of sinners\, and for all in affliction\, temptation and agony.\nFor those who were at one time members of the Congregation of the Resurrection.\nFor continued blessings on the Congregation of the Resurrection in this new year.\nFor the Eastern Catholic and Orthodox Churches who begin the celebration of Christmas today.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“Nostalgia for a past that was rich in vocations and impressive achievements must not prevent you from seeing the life that the Lord is causing to bloom\, today too\, in your midst.” (Address by Pope Francis to General Chapter 2017\, 1)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/january-6/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270108
DTSTAMP:20260403T142304
CREATED:20221229T153833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T201835Z
UID:5597-1799280000-1799366399@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:St. Andre Bessette
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“With Jesus\, we die to ourselves when we surrender our lives to the Father\, renouncing anything that separates us from Him.” (Charism Statement) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Alfonse Eicheldinger\, 1983\, Guelph\, Canada \n  \nBirthdays:\nFr. Ivan Hamburg\, 1981\, Poland\nFr. Rafal Wasilewski\, 1982\, USA\nCl. Tiago Santos Teixeira\, 2002\, Brazil \n  \n\nFor our deceased members\, Apostles of the Resurrection\, benefactors\, and for all the faithful departed\, and for the one who will die first among us.\nFor vocations to the Congregation of the Resurrection.\nMay the gift of hospitality\, modeled to us by Saint Brother Andre\, guide our lives and our ministry.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“Be men who\, moved by faith in the God of history and of life\, proclaims the coming of the dawn amid the darkness of the night.” (Address by Pope Francis to General Chapter 2017\, 1)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/january-7/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270109
DTSTAMP:20260403T142304
CREATED:20221229T154022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T203617Z
UID:5599-1799366400-1799452799@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:January 8
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“The power of the Spirit forms Christ in us\, and moves us to respond with love to the Father’s great love for us.” (Charism Statement) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Edmund Przybyla\, 1980\, Gdansk\, Poland \n  \nBirthday:\nFr. Michal Kruszewski\, 1983\, Poland \n  \nOrdination:\nFr. Gregory Helminski\, 1977\, USA\nFr. C. Frank Phillips\, 1977\, USA \n  \n\nFor increased fidelity to our vows and the spirit of our founders.\nFor vocations to the Congregation of the Resurrection.\nFor our deceased benefactors\, friends and family members.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“Be men capable of proclaiming\, with the boldness born of the Spirit\, that Jesus Christ is alive and is Lord.” (Address by Pope Francis to General Chapter 2017\, 1)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/january-8/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270110
DTSTAMP:20260403T142304
CREATED:20221229T154158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T202123Z
UID:5601-1799452800-1799539199@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:January 9
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“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) \n  \nDeceased:\nBr. Francis Mierzwa\, 1911\, Chicago\, USA\nFr. Jozef Rozalczak\, 1976\, Krakow\, Poland\nFr. Zbigniew Wesierski\, 2021\, Zlocieniec\, Poland \n  \nBirthdays:\nFr. Marek Flasinski\, 1963\, Poland\nFr. Marcio Correa Mendes\, 1980\, Brazil \n  \n\nFor fidelity to our community charism and traditions.\nFor the Sisters of the Resurrection.\nFor all deceased Resurrectionists.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“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)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/january-9/
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270111
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UID:5604-1799539200-1799625599@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:January 10
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“God has called us to BE a community\, which is a living sign of the Gospel values of justice\, truth and love.” (Charism Statement) \n  \nDeceased:\nBr. Adrian Kaczynski\, 1924\, Chicago\, USA\nFr. Wladyslaw Hormanski\, 1977\, Krakow\, Poland\nFr. Ludwik Jurzak\, 1981\, Kety\, Poland \n  \nBirthdays:\nFr. Raymond Reitzel\, 1935\, Canada\nFr. Kazimierz Zaranski\, 1951\, Poland \n  \n\nFor the church\, our Holy Father\, and for the bishops whose dioceses we serve.\nFor the sick\, the suffering and those who are lonely.\nFor those who were our formation directors\, living and deceased.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“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) \n 
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/january-10/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270112
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UID:5608-1799625600-1799711999@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:January 11
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“We believe that God calls us to work together for the resurrection of society\, bringing His life and love to all.” (Charism Statement) \n  \nDeceased:\nBr. Szymon Walukanis\, 1918\, Krakow\, Poland\nBr. John Sojda\, 1951\, Oshkosh\, USA\nFr. Jerome Klingsporn\, 1977\, Poznan\, Poland\nFr. Franciszek Lechowicz\, 2000\, Poznan\, Poland\nFr. Witold Hryniewicki\, 2011\, Gdansk\, Poland \n  \nBirthdays:\nFr. Hieronim Doering\, 1965\, Poland \n  \n\nFor our Congregation and our superiors\, especially our own local superior.\nFor vocations to our Congregation.\nFor those in our Congregation who are struggling with their faith.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION:\n“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) \n 
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/january-11/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270112
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270113
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UID:5611-1799712000-1799798399@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:The Baptism of the Lord
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“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) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Jozef Gruca\, 1993\, Krakow\, Poland\nFr. Jan Marian Traczynski\, 2014\, Krakow\, Poland \n  \nFirst Vows:\nFr. Michal Kruszewski\, 2008\, Poland \n  \n\nFor parents\, relatives\, friends and benefactors\, and for all those who have recommended themselves to our prayers.\nFor the gift of wisdom for our superiors.\nFor the Notre Dame Sisters of Montreal as they celebrate the anniversary of the death of St. Marguerite Bourgeoys\, their foundress.\nFor a deeper awareness of our baptismal committee to be priest\, prophet and king.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“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)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/january-12/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270114
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CREATED:20221229T155042Z
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UID:5614-1799798400-1799884799@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:St. Hilary
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“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) \n  \n\nFor our country\, for peace and prosperity.\nFor blessings upon the members of our local house.\nFor St. Hilary\, Doctor of the Church.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“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) \n 
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/st-hilary/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270115
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CREATED:20221229T155143Z
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UID:5617-1799884800-1799971199@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:January 14
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. John Kruszynski\, 1917\, Tucson\, USA \n  \n\nFor the conversion of sinners\, and for all in affliction\, temptation and agony.\nFor all those who have separated themselves from the community\, for whatever reason.\nFor blessings upon our parishioners\, students and co-workers.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“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)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/january-14/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270116
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UID:5620-1799971200-1800057599@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:January 15
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“God loves each of us with a personal\, unconditional love.” (Con. 1) \n  \nDeceased: \nBr. Enrico Pacilli\, 1906\, Adrianople\, Bulgaria\nFr. Bronislaus Cieslak\, 1927\, Chicago\, USA\nBr. Giuseppe Ceccarelli\, 1955\, Rome\, Italy\nFr. William Borho\, 1977\, Waterloo\, Canada\nFr. Norbert Lavigne\, 1992\, Hamilton\, Canada\nFr. Kazimierz Kryzel\, 2018\, Koscierzyna\, Poland \n  \n\nFor our deceased members and benefactors\, and for the one who will die first among us.\nFor all the faithful departed.\nFor blessings on all families and especially for those families struggling to survive.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION:\n“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) \n 
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/january-15/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270118
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SUMMARY:St. Anthony
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“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) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Marian Kaleth\, 1996\, Burlington\, USA \n  \nBirthdays:\nFr. Bogdan Bareja\, 1977\, Poland \n  \n\nFor all novice masters\, their associates and novices.\nFor postulants\, affiliates and associates.\nIn thanksgiving for the example of prayer and a life of solitude that St. Anthony modeled for us.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“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)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/st-anthony/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270118
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270119
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UID:5628-1800230400-1800316799@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (18th to 25th)
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“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) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Albert Zinger\, 1948\, Kitchener\, Canada \n  \nBirthdays:\nFr. Henryk Krajewski\, 1959\, Poland\nFr. Paulo Solak\, 1963\, Poland \n  \n\nFor rectors of students and their assistants\, as well as the students committed to their care.\nFor the spiritual directors of our seminarians.\nFor those who asked us to pray for them.\nFor unity among all Christian denominations.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“The Paschal Mystery or process of conversion involved dying and penance as well as celebration and glorification.” (Resurrectionist Formation\, 113)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/prayer-for-christian-unity/
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