Congregation of the Resurrection

May 16
2027-05-16
FOCAL POINT:
For a renewal of devotion to Mary among the faithful – a true and solid devotion adapted to our times.

Deceased:
Fr. Henry Szwaja, 1966, Chicago, USA
Fr. Charles Brunck, 1978, Kitchener, Canada
Br. Francis Dusiewicz, 2003, Des Plaines, USA

Birthday:
Fr. Philip Reilly, 1953, Canada

First Vows:
Fr. Stephen Glab, 1977, USA
Fr. Philip Reilly, 1977, Canada
Fr. Salvatore Restivo, 1977, Canada

Ordinations:
Fr. Augustyn Bazan 1996, Poland
Fr. Janusz Dyl, 1996, Poland
Fr. Radoslaw Glimasinski, 1996, Poland
Fr. Mariusz Kiniorski, 1996, Poland
Fr. Maciej Sasiak, 1996, Poland
Fr. Dariusz Szczecinski, 1996, Poland

For our country, for parents, relatives, friends and benefactors.
For those who recommended themselves to our prayers.
For all deceased members of the Congregation of the Resurrection.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“We invite the laity to join us as fellow collaborators in the mission of the Gospel” (Witnesses to the Resurrection, 12)

May 17
2027-05-17
FOCAL POINT:
The various sodalities of Mary in our parishes remind us of the place of honor Mary holds in the Church.

Deceased:
Fr. Lukasz Swiatkowski, 1941, Radziwillow, Poland
Fr. Kazimierz Polczynski, 1977, Poznan, Poland

Ordination:
Fr. Joseph Glab, 1975, USA
Fr. George Nowak, 1975, Poland
Fr. Andrezej Jagielka, 1975, Poland

That we may ascend with Christ in the high moments of life.
For parents, relatives, friends and benefactors, and for all those who have recommended themselves to our prayers.
For deceased members.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“The document ‘Principles of Formation in Resurrectionists Spirituality’ was and remains an important part of our patrimony.” (Witnesses to the Resurrection, 7)

St. John I
2027-05-18
FOCAL POINT:
Many religious communities, churches and institutions are dedicated to Mary, the Mother of God.

Deceased:
Br. Adam Szewczyk, 1966, Rome, Italy
Fr. Michael Danek, 2015, Chicago, USA

Birthday:
Fr. Andre Krzyzanowski, 1956, Poland

First Vows:
Fr. Stephen Bartczyszyn, 1980, USA
Fr. Paul Sims, 1980, USA

Ordinations:
Fr. Kazimierz Linkiewicz, 1957, Poland
Fr. Czeslaw Marchewicz, 1985, Poland
Fr. Stanislaw Pankiewicz, 1985, Poland

For all those who have recommended themselves to our prayers.
For the graces of Mary to continue to enrich the Church.
For all deceased members of the Congregation of the Resurrection.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“We need to remind ourselves frequently of God’s pleasure in creating and, in particular, His pleasure in creating us.” (Resurrectionist Formation, 43)

May 19
2027-05-19
FOCAL POINT:
The Congregation of the Resurrection, dedicated to Mary, proclaims and provides devotion to Her.

Deceased:
Fr. Stanislaw Grycz, 1928, Vienna, Austria

First Vows:
Fr. James Gibson, 1975, USA

Birthday:
Fr. Jan Soroka, 1962, Poland

Ordinations:
Fr. Andrzej Duda, 1990, Poland
Fr. Czeslaw Kaszubowski, 1990, Poland
Fr. Romuald Poltorak, 1990, Poland
Fr. Marek Ptak, 1990, Poland
Fr. Dariusz Schutzki, 1990, Poland
Fr. Paulo Solak, 1990, Poland
Bp. Wieslaw Spiewak, 1990, Poland
Fr. Dariusz Juliusz Teodorowski, 1990, Poland

For the conversion of sinners, and for all in affliction, temptation and agony.
For vocations to the Congregation of the Resurrection.
For all the deceased.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“Recognizing the signs of the times, [we] ought to be open to the needs for new forms of evangelization in our parishes.” (Witnesses to the Resurrection, 11)

St. Bernadine of Siena
2027-05-20
FOCAL POINT:
We believe that Mary intercedes on our behalf to assist us in the proclamation of the Resurrection.

Deceased:
Fr. Anthony Weiler, 1949, Kitchener, Canada

Birthday:
Br. Mariusz Biedal, 1972, Poland

Ordination:
Fr. Tadeusz Gajda, 1978, Poland
Fr. Florian Stasinski, 1978, Poland
Fr. Kazimierz Zaranski, 1978, Poland
Fr. Marek Flasinski, 1989, Poland
Fr. Krzysztof Kasperek, 1989, Poland
Fr. Mieczyslaw Konieczek, 1989, Poland
Fr. Henryk Krajewski, 1989, Poland
Fr. Andrzej Lewandowski, 1989, Poland

For fidelity to the vows and the spirit of the Resurrection.
For all those who take the name of Mary; for all churches and institutions named in Her honor.
For members deceased and living parents.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“Groups of Resurrectionists are encouraged to ask for the guidance of the Holy Spirit, to reflect upon their interests, abilities and the signs of the times in order to respond to the need for their ministerial presence.” (Witnesses to the Resurrection, 12)

Ascension of the Lord
2027-05-21
FOCAL POINT:
We believe that Mary, Mother of our Congregation, will lead us to a deeper understanding of the Paschal Mystery and help us to live that mystery daily.

Deceased:
Fr. Norman Weaver, 1960, North Bay, Canada
Novice Phillip Dotson, 2003, Evanston, USA
Fr. Edmund Jastrzebski, 2011, Chicago, USA

Birthday:
Fr. Marek Ptak, 1959, Poland

Ordinations:
Fr. Jacek Wojcik, 1998, Poland
Fr. Marcin Cwiek, 2011, Poland
Fr. Piotr Gastol, 2011, Poland
Fr. Mikolaj Lipitak, 2011, Poland
Fr. Krzysztof Szkubera, 2011, Poland

For our members ministering in the South American Region.
For our directors of formation, and for our novices and seminarians.
For vocations to the Congregation of the Resurrection.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“The more we resist dying, the more impossible it becomes to achieve new life.” (New Horizons of Hope, 1)

St. Rita of Cascia ~ Victoria Day in Canada
2027-05-22
FOCAL POINT:
We believe the intercession of Mary will assist us in being open to the full grace of the Holy Spirit.

Deceased:
Fr. Adolph Bakanowski, 1916, Krakow, Poland
Bp. Bernard Murphy, 1974, Hamilton, Bermuda
Br. Salvatore De Angelis, 1984, Pescara, Italy
Fr. John Finn, 1995, Kitchener, Canada
Fr. Thaddeus Napiorkowski 1995, Chicago, USA
Fr. Jan Konieczny, 2021, Krakow, Poland

Ordination:
Fr. Gary Young, 1976, USA

For the Resurrectionists of Brazil and Bolivia and the people they serve.
For our local church and our local bishop.
For vocations to the Congregation of the Resurrection.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“A special expression of our collaboration with the laity, which belongs to the foundational charism of the Congregation, is the presence of lay Resurrectionists, apart from the Congregation, who through promises constitute communities of the Risen Christ.” (A Vision of Hope, 5)

May 23
2027-05-23
FOCAL POINT:
By interceding with the Risen Lord, we receive the gift of wisdom in order to make God the beginning and end of our lives.

Deceased:
Fr. Franciszek Lis, 1972, Radziwillow, Poland
Fr. William Burns, 1986, Toronto, Canada

Birthday:
Fr. Adam Dzwigon, 1962, Poland

Ordinations:
Fr. Andrzej Kurek, 1981, Poland
Fr. Marek Perzynski, 1981, Poland
Fr. Ryszard Bala, 1987, Poland
Fr. Krzysztof Czerwionka, 1987, Poland
Fr. Leslaw Ogryzek, 1987, Poland
Fr. Piotr Przywecki, 1987, Poland
Fr. Adam Raczynski, 1987, Poland
Fr. Manuel Williams, 1987, USA

For vocations to our Congregation.
For our Holy Father, and for all bishops of the Church.
For deceased benefactors of the Congregation.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“The effect of original sin is that it disorients our sense appetites by attracting us to what is evil rather than to what is good.” (Resurrectionist Formation, 67)

World Day of Prayer for the Church in China
2027-05-24
FOCAL POINT:
It is the Church’s norms for prayer that encourages and guides us in our devotions of Mary.

Deceased:
Bp. Nino Marzoli, 2000, Rome, Italy

For our deceased members and benefactors.
For the one who will die first among us.
For blessings upon the Church of China.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“Our collaboration with the laity is the most traditional characteristic of the apostolate of the community.” (A Vision of Hope, 4)

St. Bede the Venerable ~ St. Gregory VII ~ St. Mary Magdalene de’Pazzi
2027-05-25
FOCAL POINT:
Our devotion of Mary is firmly rooted in the revealed Word and based on solid dogmatic foundations.

Ordination:
Fr. Anthony Bus, 1984, USA

For our Congregation, our superiors and vocations to the Congregation.
In thanksgiving for the generosity of our benefactors.
For deceased members of the Congregation of the Resurrection.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“True hope is founded upon our own personal experience of dying and rising in union with Christ.” (New Horizons of Hope, 3)

St. Philip Neri
2027-05-26
FOCAL POINT:
Let us recall Mary’s unceasing and efficacious intercession on our behalf.

Deceased:
Fr. Simon Winter, 1967, Kitchener, Canada
Br. Josef Antyga, 1970, Vienna, Austria
Fr. Leonard Mustal, 1975, Lodrino, Switzerland
Fr. Pawl Mietki, 2010, Krakow, Poland
Fr. Charles Messler, 2017, St. Louis, USA

Birthday:
Br. Pawel Drach, 1991, Poland

First Vows:
Fr. James Donohue, 1979, Canada
Fr. Anthony Bus, 1979, USA

Ordinations:
Fr. Lukasz Pecyna, 2018, Poland
Fr. Daniel Szkubera, 2018, Poland

That we may imitate our Founders, especially their trust in divine providence.
For Mary’s continued intercession upon our Congregation.
For deceased members and benefactors.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“We confidently build on the past, using it to understand and respond to our new horizon. (New Horizons of Hope, 1)

St. Augustine of Canterbury
2027-05-27
FOCAL POINT:
Our devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary finds its ultimate justification in the unfathomable and free will of God, who loved Her and did great things for Her.

Deceased:
Br. Stanislaus Gorka, 1929, Chicago, USA
Fr. Stanley Tarczan, 1971, Chicago, USA

Birthday:
Cl. Michael Charles Mabuluja, 1993, Tanzania

Ordinations:
Fr. Adam Dzwigon, 1988, Poland
Fr. Edward Hering, 1988, Poland
Fr. Slawomir Sobolewski, 1988, Poland
Fr. Jan Soroka, 1988, Poland
Fr. Marek Strzyzynski, 1988, Poland
Fr. Marek Tomski, 1988, Poland

For the conversion of sinners, and for all in affliction, temptation and agony.
For those who were at one time members of the Congregation of the Resurrection.
For all who have asked us to remember them in our prayers.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“Embracing the historical and spiritual heritage of the Founders and their disciples, we recognize as an expression of our charism and mission the fact that apart from the Congregation there are communities of lay Resurrectionists.” (A Vision of Hope, 15)

Pentecost Sunday
2027-05-28
FOCAL POINT:
Devotion of Mary brings greater pastoral effectiveness and constitutes a force for renewing Christian living.

Deceased:
Fr. Edwin Mitrenga, 1985, Park Ridge, USA
Fr. Jerome Andracki, 2001, Chicago, USA

Birthdays:
Fr. Stanislaw Lasota, 1953, USA
Br. Mariusz Zieba, 1977, Poland
Cl. Vitalis Masika, 1988, Tanzania

Ordination:
Fr. Edward Jaskula, 1955, USA

For the Anglican community of the Resurrection.
For those who we educated in our schools and parishes.
For those who have asked us to pray for their intentions.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“Because of the importance of daily mental prayer, each religious must plan his time to provide an adequate period for this prayer.” (Provincial Statute, 3)

Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church
2027-05-29
FOCAL POINT:
We turn to Mary with filial confidence, to Her who is ever ready to listen with the mother’s affection.

Birthday:
Fr. Raphael Ma, 1988, Canada

Ordinations:
Fr. Harry Reitzel, 1965, Canada
Fr. James Valk, 1965, Canada

For fidelity to our charism and to our religious vows.
For the one who will die first among us.
For peace in the world through the intercession Mary, Mother of the Church.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“Ongoing formation is an essential element for renewal of the entire religious community as well as for its individual members.” (Ongoing Formation, 2)

May 30
2027-05-30
FOCAL POINT:
In Mary we recognize God’s plan of salvation for all creation.

Deceased:
Fr. Aleksander Szymonski, 1878, Adrianople, Bulgaria
Fr. Joseph Bartkowicz, 1986, Chicago, USA

Birthday:
Fr. Krzysztof Mortka, 1956, Poland

First Vows:
Fr. Timothy Uniac, 1982, Canada
Fr. Manuel Williams, 1982, USA

Ordinations:
Fr. Tomasz Koperek, 2015, Poland
Fr. Lukasz Wasikiewicz, 2015, Poland

For the sisters of the Resurrection.
For the one who will die first among us.
For the intentions of our benefactors.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“Vocational discernment helps to identify the Holy Spirit at work within an individual, where the Spirit is calling them, and how that call might be ratified in their life.” (Formation Policies and Procedures, 27)

Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
2027-05-31
FOCAL POINT:
Mary’s presence in our community is a constant source of grace and blessing.

Deceased:
Br. Stanley Dubzinski, 1924, St. Mary, USA
Fr. Wojciech Niemier, 1951, Rome, Italy
Fr. Michael Kiefer, 1989, Kitchener, Canada
Fr. Wladyslaw Robaczynski, 1999, Sucha, Poland

First Vows:
Fr. Toby Collins, 2003, Canada

Ordinations:
Fr. Christopher Buda, 1975, Poland
Fr. Anthony Dziorek, 1975, Poland
Fr. Zygmunt Waz 1975, Poland

For blessings upon the provincial leadership of the Polish Province.
For our Congregation, our superiors, and for vocations.
For all who have died in Christ.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“Since ‘prayer life’ is the basis for community, one of the primary norms for the selection of local superiors should be a deep conviction and sensitivity to the value and variety of prayer.” (Provincial Statute, 41)

St. Justine
2027-06-01
FOCAL POINT:
“Perfect obedience is supernatural and internal, as well as external.” (Con. 44)

Deceased:
Br. Louis Domagala, 1935, Chicago, USA

For vocations to our Congregation.
That the martyrdom of St. Justin may inspire us to deeper faith.
For all families, especially those struggling to survive.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“Apostolates should flow from community, i.e., apostolates should enhance community life and community life should enhance apostolates.” (Provincial Statute, 60)

Sts. Marcellinus and Peter
2027-06-02
FOCAL POINT:
“We look upon our superiors as God’s representative. Beside obeying their commands, we strive to see these commands as wise and good.” (Con. 44)

Deceased:
Br. Maciej Grochowski, 1955, Warsaw, Poland

Birthdays:
Fr. Kazimierz Trawicki, 1954, Poland
Fr. Eric Wagner, 1981, USA

Ordination:
Fr. Toby Collins, 2007, Canada

For the safety of those going on vacation during these summer months.
For all the members of our local house.
For those in our Congregation who are struggling with their faith.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“Knowledge of self is a privileged occasion of a new experience of God’s unconditional love.” (Ongoing Formation, 7)

St. Charles Lwanga and Companions
2027-06-03
FOCAL POINT:
“In conscience, we consider as the will of God that we fulfill whatever the superior may have commanded or forbidden, unless it is evidently sinful.” (Con, 44)

Birthday:
Fr. Robert Rapinszuk, 1979, Poland

Ordination:
Fr. Ray Reitzel, 1961, Canada

For all students, teachers and support staff as the school nears completion.
For vocations to our Congregation.
For all deceased Resurrectionists.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“In order that the members of the Province be involved in reviewing and reassessing community life and work and evaluating opportunities for the future, the provincial superior after his election, with the consent of his provincial council, will appoint or confirm ‘ad hoc’ and standing committees.” (Provincial Statute, 37)

The Most Holy Trinity
2027-06-04
FOCAL POINT:
“If we have views about a matter, or about the way it should be done, contrary to the orders we have received, we ought to consider the matter seriously before God and then present our views to the superior, who may never have considered the issue from this point of view.” (Con. 45)

For the Church, our Holy Father and for our local ordinary.
For those seeking employment.
For those who have asked us to remember them in our prayers.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“For Resurrectionists spiritual growth means in particular to grow in the virtue of hope, through an ever more profound participation in the dynamic of the Paschal Mystery encompassing his entire life.” (Ongoing Formation, 5)

St. Boniface
2027-06-05
FOCAL POINT:
“If our proposals are rejected, we should willingly fulfill the command for the love of God.” (Con. 45)

Birthday:
Fr. Adam Raczynski, 1960, Poland

Ordinations:
Fr. Tomasz Baniak, 2010, Poland
Fr. Ivan Hamburg, 2010, Poland
Fr. Piotr Korycinski, 2010, Poland
Fr. Marcin Paca, 2010, Poland
Fr. Tomasz Sulkowski, 2010, Poland
Fr. Michael Szlachciak, 2010, Poland

For our Congregation, our superiors and for vocations.
For those who will make a retreat this summer.
In thanksgiving for our benefactors, living and deceased.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“Those members we absent themselves regularly from common prayer should be gently encouraged and lovingly invited to participate.” (Provincial Statute, 2b)

St. Norbert
2027-06-06
FOCAL POINT:
“We should obey with the full knowledge and the deep conviction that not only superiors but we too can be wrong, and that we do what is best when, through obedience, we lovingly fulfill even what is contrary to our views and inclinations.” (Con. 45)

Deceased:
Br. Franciszek Musial, 1906, Lwow, Poland
Fr. Joseph Jacobi, 1965, St. Louis, USA

Birthday:
Fr. Salvatore Restivo, 1951, Canada

Ordination:
Fr. Nelson da Silva Santos, 1999, Brazil

For fidelity to our vows and the spirit of resurrection.
For all families and those families struggling to survive.
For the gift of wisdom for our superiors.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“One of the tasks of formation will be to assist members to become future-oriented, rather than to remain rooted in the secure but increasingly irrelevant past.” (Formation Policies and Procedures, 11)

June 7
2027-06-07
FOCAL POINT:
“For when we obey our leaders and submit to them in this way, we give clear evidence of dying to self, we offer God a most pleasing sacrifice, and we imitate Christ, ‘who learned obedience from what He suffered’ (Hebrews 5:8).” (Con. 45)

Birthday:
Fr. Jan Poja, 1961, Poland

For our country, and for our parents, relatives, friends and benefactors.
For those who have asked us to pray for them.
For the guidance of the Holy Spirit upon all religious leaders.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“In recognition that the Risen Lord is the way, the truth and the life, one of the goals of formation is to become followers of Christ’s resurrection; to long to be inwardly renewed, dying to ourselves in order that the Risen Lord may live in us and that our lives may serve as signs of the transforming power of God’s love.” (Formation Policies and Procedures, 14)

June 8
2027-06-08
FOCAL POINT:
“Our relationship with our superior is built on love.” (Con. 46)

Birthday:
Fr. Richard Grek, 1940, USA

Ordinations:
Fr. Stefan Koperek, 1963, Poland
Fr. Zbigniew Kozielec, 1963, Poland

For those who have recommended themselves to our prayers.
For peace in the world.
For the guidance of the Holy Spirit upon the Superior General and his curia.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“We recognize the Risen Lord through our relationships with other people.” (Witnesses to the Resurrection, 1)

St. Ephrem
2027-06-09
FOCAL POINT:
“We strive to be honest, sincere and completely open with him [superior], sharing with him our needs, problems and concerns, both physical and spiritual.” (Con. 46)

Deceased:
Fr. Anthony Burman, 1977, Waterloo, Canada

Birthday:
Fr. Antonio Rencricca, 1941, Italy

Ordination:
Fr. Josef Laniak, 1973, Poland
Fr. Jan Poja, 1987, Poland
Fr. Damian Korcz, 2001, Poland

For all in affliction, temptation and agony.
For vocations to the Congregation of the Resurrection.
For our members who preach the Word of God, may they be faithful in their proclamation.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“We recognize the importance of open sharing regarding the value and particular needs of any given apostolate.” (Provincial Statute, 65)

June 10
2027-06-10
FOCAL POINT:
“Openness and sincerity also manifests itself in our willingness to keep our superior informed about the tasks in which we are involved.” (Con. 46)

Deceased:
Fr. Serafino Cosimi, 1906, Chicago, USA
Br. Valentine Lewandowski, 1935, Chicago, USA
Fr. Witold Zamirowski, 1940, Warsaw, Poland
Fr. Leander Dentinger, 1989, Kitchener, Canada
Fr. Edward DuBel, 2007, Panama City, USA
Fr. Gary Hogan, 2021, St. Louis, USA

For our deceased members and benefactors.
For vocations to our community.
For couples preparing for marriage.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“Those who seek to enter into our way of life have a right to receive the values, character, and spiritual benefits of our Resurrectionist way of life, as handed down by those who have gone before us and as lived by Resurrectionists today.” (Formation Policies and Procedures, 24)

Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
2027-06-11
FOCAL POINT:
“A superior will remember that he represents Christ, ‘who has come not to be served by others, but to serve’ (Matthew 20:28), and he will, therefore, exercise his authority in a spirit of service.” (Con. 47)

Deceased:
Fr. Edward Janusz, 1973, Chicago, USA
Fr. John Spielmacher, 1979, Kitchener, Canada

Ordinations:
Fr. Julio Blazejewski, 1964, Poland
Fr. Bronislaw Zaranski, 1964, Poland

For all the deceased, and for the one who will die first among us.
For those who minister with us.
That the Eucharist will be a constant source of spiritual nourishment as we proclaim the Resurrection.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“Formation is not a passive submission to the influence of others, but it is an active involvement by a religious in his own human, spiritual and apostolic progress.” (Ongoing Formation, 3)

Blessed Alice Kotowska, CR and the 107 Martyrs of Poland
2027-06-12
FOCAL POINT:
“The superior will strive to imitate Christ’s kindness and availability and to offer the support of his own example, prayer, counsel, trust and encouragement.” (Con. 47)

Deceased:
Fr. Stanley Pawlikowski, 1994, Des Plaines, USA
Fr. Grzegorz Treder, 2010, Bayreuth, Germany

Birthdays:
Fr. Antonio Motyka 1969, Poland
Fr. Wojciech Maliszewski, 1976, Poland

First Vows:
Fr. Timothy Keppel, 1971, USA

Ordination:
Fr. Piotr Strzelczyk, 2005, Poland

For fidelity to our charism and our religious vows.
For Blessed Alice Kotowska, CR and companions, who were martyred by Nazi forces in 1939.
For our benefactors, both living and deceased.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“The purpose of ongoing formation is a more mature, creatively faithful living out of one’s own religious vocation, open to renewal.” (Ongoing Formation, 4)

St. Anthony of Padua
2027-06-13
FOCAL POINT:
“Even the difficult task of administering correction can be a service of love if the superior strives to show the patience, understanding, hesitancy to condemn and the forgiveness which Christ showed to Peter after the denial.” (Con. 47)

Deceased:
Fr. Wladyslaw Kwiatkowski, 1954, Rome, Italy
Fr. Aleksander Bartnik, 1980, Zlocieniec, Poland
Fr. Tadeusz Wlodarczyk, 2012, Warsaw, Poland

Birthdays:
Br. Stefan Pawluczuk, 1951, Poland
Cl. Michal Michalski, 1997, Poland

For the Church, the Holy Father and our local ordinary.
For the guidance of the Holy Spirit upon our superiors – general, provincial/regional, and local level.
For all deceased members.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“Ongoing formation takes place throughout the entire life of the religious.” (Ongoing Formation, 9)

Sacred Heart of Jesus and Day of Prayer for the Sanctification of Priests
2027-06-16
FOCAL POINT:
“A superior is concerned not only with the material needs of his brothers, but above all, he is responsible for their spiritual needs.” (Con. 48)

Deceased:
Fr. Joseph Schweitzer, 1933, Waterloo, Canada
Br. Stanislaus Grzesiczek, 1947, Chicago, USA
Fr. Wladyslaw Zapala, 1948, New York, USA
Fr. Henryk Nowakowski, 1972, Poznan, Poland

Birthdays:
Fr. Sutherland MacDonald, 1942, Canada
Fr. C. Frank Phillips, 1950, USA

For all those who have recommended themselves to our prayers.
For those who were at one time members of the Congregation of the Resurrection.
For the sanctification of priests.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“The requirement of ongoing formation comes from the nature of the Resurrectionist vocation, from natural limitations of the human person who never stops ‘to become’ and from the changing condition of our life and apostolate.” (Ongoing Formation, 2)
