Holy Week
2027-03-25
FOCAL POINT:
“We believe that Mary is our model for all that we are called to be and do as Resurrectionists.” (Charism Statement)

Deceased:
Fr. Franciszek Anders, 1985, Poznan, Poland
Br. Carl Voll, 2000, Kitchener, Canada

That we may recognize and accept ourselves as religious with vows which must be lived authentically, credibly, radically, prophetically and joyfully.
For vocations to our Congregation.
That in our words and deeds, we will announce the presence of the Lord in our lives.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“Mary, you will conceive and bear a son.” (Luke 1:27)

Holy Week
2027-03-26
FOCAL POINT:
“In our practice of external poverty, before we seek a permission from our Superior, we need to be convinced honestly that our request is in conformity with the spirit of the vows.” (Con. 22)

Deceased:
Fr. Andrzej Drabik, 1941, Skole, Poland
Fr. Peter Fehrenbach, 1980, Toronto, Canada

For faithfulness to the vows, and for the spirit of resurrection.
For blessings upon all Resurrectionists throughout the world.
For peace in the world.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“A religious – a human being ‘in the process of becoming’ – should then remain open to the influence of formation throughout his entire life.” (Ongoing Formation, 3)

Holy Week
2027-03-27
FOCAL POINT:
“In forming this conviction [to practice external poverty], we will weigh our personal needs and the needs of our apostolate against the call of our vocation to imitate the poverty of Christ.” (Con. 22)

Deceased:
Fr. Andrzej Paszkiewicz, 1932, Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Fr. Michael Weiler, 1970, Detroit, USA
Fr. Piotr Kobus, 1975, Krakow, Poland

Birthdays:
Fr. Krzysztof Kasperek, 1962, Poland

For an awareness that we are religious in the Church and for the Church, and for a spirit of docility to the wishes of the Holy Father.
For the sick, the aged and the lonely. For the one who will die first among us.
For the needs of the Church and the Congregation in developing countries.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“As an international community, our call is to become an intercultural community in which there is a deep understanding and respect for all cultures, the mutual exchange of ideas and cultural norms, as well as the development of deep relationships.” (Witnesses to the Resurrection, 15)

Holy Thursday of the Lord’s Supper
2027-03-28
FOCAL POINT:
“Our imitation of Christ’s poverty gives witness that we are indeed seeking God above all things, and that we value spiritual goods above material good.” (Con. 22)

Deceased:
Fr. Isidor Georgiev, 1909, Malko Tirnovo, Bulgaria
Br. Giovanni Cinti, 1929, Rome, Italy
Fr. John Obyrtacz, 1935, Chicago, USA
Fr. Jan Zdechlik, 1940, Rome, Italy
Fr. Thaddeus Ligman, 1950, Chicago, USA

For the sick, the suffering, the dying and for the one who will die first among us.
For the members of our local house.
For our Jewish and Muslim brothers and sisters.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“We as members of the Congregation of the Resurrection are called to administer our financial patrimony with due diligence, so as not to endanger the continuation of our mission or even our very survival as a religious community of consecrated religious.” (Witnesses to the Resurrection, 15)

Easter Sunday of the Lord’s Resurrection
2027-03-31
FOCAL POINT:
“After our profession of evangelical poverty, whatever we obtain through our work, our own personal efforts, or in the name of the Congregation becomes community property.” (Con. 23)

Deceased:
Fr. Stanislaw Paduch, 1906, Krakow, Poland
Fr. Jan Czekaj, 1939, Rome, Italy
Fr. Franciszek Wilemski, 1939, Poznan, Poland
Fr. Louis Batte, 1991, Waterloo, Canada

Birthdays:
Fr. Tomasz Sulkowski, 1984, Poland

For a spirit of reconciliation in our personal lives, in community relationships, carrying over into our ministry and shared with the faithful we serve.
In thanksgiving for the generosity of our benefactors.
May our Alleluia on this day proclaim loudly and boldly the good news of the Resurrection.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“Since all the ideals of religious life, as outlined in the Constitutions, come into focus in the local community, it is important that the members of the local community enter into a never-ending process of conversion to promote and foster growth in these ideals.” (Provincial Statutes, 49a)

Easter Octave - April 1
2027-04-01
FOCAL POINT:
“We should be convinced that the faithful observance of poverty is an important factor contributing to the joyful experience of common life.” (Con. 23)

Deceased:
Br. Ignacy Cieliczka, 1969, Vienna, Austria
Fr. Joseph Germanov, 1969, Bulgaria
Fr. Ryszard Dabek, 2017, Zlocieniec, Poland

For our local communities as they share their Christian values, celebrate the Sacraments and pray together.
For our living and deceased parents.
For those seeking employment.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“We have experienced a call to community, to live and labor with other disciples, to fulfill the mission of Jesus in the Church.” (Witnesses to the Resurrection, 2)

Easter Octave - April 2 & Pope John Paul II Day in Canada
2027-04-02
FOCAL POINT:
“Although the Congregation has the right to possess goods, nevertheless, by its corporate poverty it will give evidence that it is poor in spirit and in fact.” (Con. 23)

Deceased:
Br. Michele Jafrate, 1905, Adrianople, Bulgaria
Br. Adalabert Goralski, 1917, Chicago, USA
Fr. Kazimierz Pieniazek, 1940, Palmiry, Poland
Fr. Bronislaus Lazarowicz, 1951, Chicago, USA
Fr. Frederick Bechely, 2008, Waterloo, Canada
Fr. Dominic Kirwan, 2014, Cambridge, Canada
Fr. Frank Reitzel, 2019, Kitchener, Canada

Birthdays:
Fr. Rafal Golina, 1967, Poland

That in our concern for vocations we may not concentrate only on numbers, but that our prayers give priority to Spirit-filled people.
For our Congregation and for our superiors, especially our local superior.
For Father General and his Curia.
We pray for Saint John Paul II on this his anniversary of death (2005).

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“Every member must seek out, encourage and invite prospective candidates for our community.” (Provincial Statutes, 83)

Easter Octave - April 3
2027-04-03
FOCAL POINT:
“In the practice of poverty, the Congregation will be guided by the values of the Gospel as well as by the nature and needs of its apostolates.” (Con. 24)

Deceased:
Cl. Michal Barylak, 1889, Adrianople, Bulgaria

That interest in our community charism may lead us to a more intense study and deeper appreciation of the theology of the Resurrection.
For our country, for justice and peace.
For those seeking employment.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“Resurrectionists … will strive to share our Resurrection charism and spirituality with the laity on a regular basis.” (Witnesses to the Resurrection, 3)

Easter Octave - April 4
2027-04-04
FOCAL POINT:
“We will use temporal goods to benefit the people of God, especially the poor and needy.” (Con. 24)

Ordination:
Fr. Jan Tyminski, 1971, Poland

For our superiors on the general, provincial and regional level, especially for our local superior.
For vocations to the Congregation of the Resurrection.
For peace in the world.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“The profession of poverty for the sake of following Christ implies a life of labor and moderation and, by the force of the vow, a complete dependence on our Superiors in the use and disposition of goods as well as renouncing of at least the administration of our own patrimony.” (Provincial Statutes, 20)

Easter Octave - April 5
2027-04-05
FOCAL POINT:
“Jesus came to proclaim the good news to the poor, to feed the hungry, to heal the sick, to free the oppressed, to comfort the afflicted and to forgive the sinner.” (Con. 25)

Deceased:
Br. Beniamino DeLuca, 1914, Rome, Italy
Fr. Kazimierz Wojcik, 1951, Rome, Italy
Fr. Francis Uzdrowski, 1987, Chicago, USA

Birthdays:
Fr. Jaroslaw Kinka, 1966, Poland

Ordinations:
Fr. Andrzej Madry, 1997, Poland
Fr. Waldemar Nowaczyk, 1997, Poland

That our experience of listening to the voice of the Lord and walking in his ways during these days may help deepen our understanding of the Paschal Mystery.
For our Congregation and our superiors.
For vocations to the Congregation of the Resurrection.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“Religious are called to be leaders in the fight for social justice. To show this leadership the Province should invest and donate funds in a way that will promote social justice.” (Provincial Statutes, 9)

Easter Octave - April 6
2027-04-06
FOCAL POINT:
“Since our Congregation shares in the mission of Jesus, we are called to respond to these same needs through our ministry and through the use of our material good.” (Con. 25)

Deceased:
Fr. Gregory Palubicki, 1972 Milwaukee, USA

Ordination:
Fr. Gabriel Koch, 2002, Poland

For the grace to be aware of the Paschal Mystery each time we celebrate the Eucharist.
For the conversion of sinners.
For the gift of wisdom for our superiors.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“As Resurrectionists we are profoundly grateful and joyful that we have been called to follow the Risen One in the Congregation of the Resurrection.” (Witnesses to the Resurrection, 9)

Second Sunday of Easter (Divine Mercy Sunday)
2027-04-07
FOCAL POINT:
“We will assess regularly our apostolic commitments to determine whether our ministry is guided by the priorities that Jesus established for His ministry.” (Con. 25)

Deceased:
Fr. Franciszek Palys, 1929, Lwow, Poland
Fr. Tadeusz Olejniczak, 1933, Rome, Italy
Deacon Philip Tremblay, 2020, Kitchener, Canada

That love for God, for one another, and for the people we serve, may always be an outstanding characteristic of the Congregation of the Resurrection.
For the sick, the suffering and the dying.
For vocations to the Congregation of the Resurrection.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“We will build team ministry among priests, deacons, brothers, other religious and lay pastoral minister.” (Provincial Pastoral Handbook, 3)

The Annunciation of the Lord
2027-04-08
FOCAL POINT:
“Since our Congregation is called to work for the resurrection of society, the issues of social justice are very important to us.” (Con. 26)

Ordination:
Fr. Martin Bratek, 1972, USA
Fr. Thomas Kubik, 1972, USA
Fr. Norbert Raszeja, 1972, USA
Fr. Marian Banski, 1979, Poland
Fr. Roman Kotewicz, 1979, Poland
Fr. Stanislaw Lasota, 1979, USA
Fr. Andrzej Napiecek, 1979, Poland

Birthdays:
Fr. Alexander Prosche, 1975, Poland

For our deceased members and benefactors, parents and friends.
For those who pray for us and our ministries.
For those who were at one time members of the Congregation of the Resurrection.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“We foster hope and a sense of Resurrection identity by assisting one another to live more deeply the Paschal Mystery.” (A Vision of Hope, 4)

April 9
2027-04-09
FOCAL POINT:
“We will strive to raise our own social consciousness and to speak out against all forms of social injustice, and to be a model and challenge for others through our practice of social justice.” (Con. 26)

Deceased:
Fr. Jakub Jagalla, 1934, Rome, Italy
Fr. Humphrey Ruszel, 2011, Apple Valley, USA

Birthdays:
Fr. George Nowak, 1950, Poland
Fr. Anthony Bus, 1955, USA
Fr. Krzysztof Szkubera, 1985, Poland

For increased fidelity to our religious vows and to the spirit of the founders.
For those who were educated in our schools and parishes.
For those who have asked us to pray for their intentions.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“With every fiber of our being, we respond with joy and gratitude, ‘Yes, Lord. We believe that you are the Christ, the Son of God, the one who was to come into this world’ (John 11:27).” (Witnesses to the Resurrection, 1 – 2)

April 10
2027-04-10
FOCAL POINT:
“One manifestation of our poverty in spirit will be our zeal for work.” (Con. 27)

Deceased:
Br. Joseph Porada, 1955, Chicago, USA
Fr. Stanislaus Duda, 1960, Chicago, USA
Fr. Clarence Weiss, 1967, Waterloo, Canada

Birthday:
Fr. Antoni da Costa Filho, 1978, Brazil

For a deeper appreciation of our community charism and mission.
For our Congregation and our superiors.
For vocations to our Congregation.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“As witnesses of the Risen Lord, we have seen for ourselves the transforming power of God’s love in our lives and in our communities.” (Witnesses to the Resurrection, 2)

Saint Stanislaus
2027-04-11
FOCAL POINT:
“We exclude undertaking any work merely for the sake of gain, keeping in mind Christ’s words: ‘Seek first the Father’s kingdom over you, His way of holiness, and all these things will be given you besides. (Matthew 6:33).’” (Con. 27)

Deceased:
Fr. Konstanty Kertev, 1906, Adrianople, Bulgaria
Fr. Hubert Aeymans, 1928, Mentorella, Italy
Fr. Edmund Raczka, 1983, Chicago, USA
Fr. Feliks Kopydlowski, 1997, Mentorella, Italy

Birthdays:
Fr. Adam P. Blyszcz, 1968, Poland

That as Resurrectionists, we may be people who not only understand but also live the Paschal Mystery.
For the Anglican community of the Congregation of the Resurrection and their efforts to achieve Christian unity.
For the people of Poland as they celebrate the feast of Saint Stanislaus.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“The Risen Lord brings hope, understanding, healing and reconciliation through our efforts.” (Witnesses to the Resurrection, 4)

April 12
2027-04-12
FOCAL POINT:
“We do not judge the worth of our brothers or our own worth in terms of financial remuneration we receive for our work.” (Con. 27)

Deceased:
Fr. Konstanty Czorba, 1927, Rome, Italy
Fr. Wilbert Mayer, 1964, Kitchener, Canada
Fr. Jerzy Mrowczynski, 2008, Radziwillow, Poland
Fr. Walter Schnarr, 2015, Kitchener, Canada

Ordination:
Fr. Joseph Malczyk, 1969, USA
Fr. Steven Bartczyszyn, 1986, USA

For parents, relatives, friends, benefactors, and for all those who have recommended themselves to our prayers.
For the grace to be men of hope in a dark-filled world.
For the gift of wisdom for our superiors.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“The gift (charism) which Bogdan Janski and his disciples received from the Holy Spirit for the good of the Church and human society finds its expression in the Christian virtue of hope.” (A Vision of Hope, 3)

Saint Martin I
2027-04-13
FOCAL POINT:
“We recognize that the waste of time, the lack of concern for community property or the incurring of unnecessary expenses is contrary to the spirit of poverty.” (Con. 27)

Deceased:
Fr. Raymond Golubski, 1973, Chicago, USA

For the superior general, the ‘Father of the whole Congregation.’
That the general curia may function as a unifying force and continue to promote the awareness of our being an international community.
For those who are called to shepherd the Church, and today we pray especially for Pope Saint Martin I.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“All that we are and have is to be used in loving service to God’s people.” (Provincial Statute, 6)

Third Sunday of Easter
2027-04-14
FOCAL POINT:
“Money received by religious as pension, insurance benefits, social security or other benefits belongs to the Congregation.” (Con. 37)

Deceased:
Fr. Franciszek Siara, 1945, Radziwillow, Poland

Birthdays:
Fr. Paul Smith, 1976, USA

For growth in our trust, acceptance and affirmation of one another within community.
For the Church, our Holy Father and our local ordinary.
For vocations to the Congregation of the Resurrection.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“All sectors of the Congregation will look for opportunities to celebrate and share in community the joys and fruits of our apostolic work.” (Witnesses to the Resurrection, 2)

April 15
2027-04-15
FOCAL POINT:
“The religious will not use poverty as an excuse to neglect his obligation to pay a just wage and to observe just practices with those whom he employs.” (Con. 38)

Deceased:
Fr. Aleksander Jelowicki, 1877, Rome, Italy
Br. Klemens Klosowski, 2021, Slupsk, Poland

Birthdays:
Fr. Maciej Braun, 1977, Poland

That prayerful reflection upon our charism and mission may help us to discern what the Holy Spirit is saying to us today.
For our country, for justice and peace.
For all Resurrectionists throughout the world.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“As witnesses of the presence of the Risen Lord, we enrich the laity through our encounters with them, and that they, in turn, enrich us through these same encounters, encouraging and challenging us to live our charism and vows with passion and fidelity.” (Witnesses to the Resurrection, 1)

April 16
2027-04-16
FOCAL POINT:
“The practice of social justice includes the observance of civil law when it is just.” (Con. 39)

Deceased:
Br. Ludwik Skorski, 1928, Rome, Italy
Fr. Julian Kalbarczyk, 1983, Warsaw, Poland

Birthdays:
Fr. Stefan Koperek, 1938, Poland

That in areas of formation we may place greater stress on loving one another than on performance or meeting expectations.
For the Church, and for our Holy Father.
For vocations to the Congregation of the Resurrection.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“Religious formation is an invitation to locate our personal growth within the communal matrix of a religious institute, to see the world in ways that are colored not only by our own personal history, but also by the accumulated wisdom, customs, insights and values flowing from the institute’s past history and present reality.” (Formation Policies and Procedures, 8)

St. Kateri Tekakwitha (Protectress of Canada)
2027-04-17
FOCAL POINT:
“The religious considers that the use of privileges of class and status in order to be exempted from the observance of laws is an abuse.” (Con. 39)

Deceased:
Fr. Rafael Peev, 1983, Burgas, Bulgaria
Fr. Charles Schoenbaechler, 2013, Louisville, USA

Ordination:
Fr. Stephen Glab, 1982, USA
Fr. Robert Rapinczuk, 2004, Poland

That true to its charism, the Congregation of the Resurrection may proclaim the Paschal Mystery as much by what it is as by what it does.
In thanksgiving for the gift of St. Kateri Tekakwitha to the people of Canada.
For those who pray for us and our ministries.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“As Resurrectionists, we recognize what a grace it would be for the life and vocations of our Congregation if one of our members who has gone before us were canonized.” (Witnesses to the Resurrection, 14)

April 19
2027-04-19
FOCAL POINT:
“Christ is our most perfect model of obedience.” (Con. 40)

Deceased:
Cl. Stefan Witwicki, 1847, Rome, Italy
Fr. John Piechowski, 1921, Chicago, USA
Br. Mikolaj Hudyn, 1931, Lwow, Poland
Fr. Francis Dembinski, 1935, Chicago, USA

Birthdays:
Fr. Dariusz Schutzki, 1964, Poland

That by our own lives and by the quality of our love in community we may give witness to the fact that Christ is alive and present in the world today.
For fidelity to our charism and religious vows.
That the Easter Season may continue to reveal the transforming power of God’s love made visible in the rising of Jesus from the dead.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“All sectors of the Congregation are encouraged to continue the development of ‘communities of the Risen Lord’ that would enable us to share our Resurrection charism and mission with the laity, while being open to the transformative gifts that they offer us through collaboration.” (Witnesses to the Resurrection, 3)

April 20
2027-04-20
FOCAL POINT:
“Inspired by His example and by the grace of the Holy Spirit, we offer our own will to God the Father and, in a spirit of faith, to our superior, whom we consider His representative on earth.” (Con. 40)

Deceased:
Br. Jozef Gesikowski, 1974, Poznan, Poland
Fr. Stanley Smuda, 1975, Des Plaines, USA
Fr. Valentine Lesiak, 1976, Chicago, USA
Br. Antoni Hlebowicz, 1993, Zlocieniec, Poland

For our superiors in their role of leadership, that they may find validation and support in their religious brothers.
For the Church, our Holy Father and our local ordinary.
For our parishioners, students and co-workers.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“The Congregation was founded to assist its members to grow in holiness.” (Resurrectionist Formation, 177)

Fourth Sunday of Easter & World Day of Prayer for Vocations
2027-04-21
FOCAL POINT:
“By the vow of obedience, we are obligated to obey the commands of our proper superior in matters that refer either directly or indirectly to the life of the Congregation, that is, to the observance of the vows, Constitutions and Statutes.” (Con. 41)

Deceased:
Br. Jan Fialkowski, 1943, Rome, Italy
Fr. Franciszek Pieczynski, 1952, Krakow, Italy

Birthdays:
Fr. Piotr Starmach, 1974, Poland
Cl. Gervas Kahabi Syrilo, 1999, Tanzania

That as a community, we may be generous in our response to the cry of the poor.
For our deceased members, and for all of our parents, relatives, friends and benefactors who have died believing in the Resurrection.
As we pray on this day for vocations to the Church we pray especially for vocations to the Congregation.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“All members will have a spiritual director or spiritual companion who will help them reflect upon their faith and assist them with discernment in individual and communal matters.” (Witnesses to the Resurrection, 2)

April 22
2027-04-22
FOCAL POINT:
“By our profession of obedience, we make ourselves totally available to the Church through the Congregation for bringing to completion the salvific mission of Christ, which He has entrusted to His Church.” (Con. 42)

Deceased:
Fr. John Fehrenbach, 1935, St. Agatha, Canada
Br. Francesco Mastropietro, 1939, Rome, Italy
Fr. Ignacy Grzybowski, 1969, Grudziadz, Poland
Fr. Fabian Dietrich, 1976, St. Mary, USA
Fr. Edwin Zygmunt, 1987, Chicago, USA

Ordination:
Fr. Jacek Junak, 1995, USA
Fr. Mariusz Mazur, 1995, Poland
Fr. Krzysztof Mietki, 1995, Poland
Fr. Antonio Motyka, 1995, Poland

For the members of our local communities as they encourage and support one another in pursuit of their spiritual and apostolic goals.
For those who were at one time members of the Congregation of the Resurrection.
For the gift of Resurrection upon all who have died.
For our Jewish brothers and sisters who begin Jewish Passover (Pesach) at sundown today.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“Religious life is a public, ecclesial proclamation that the values of the Risen Lord, proclaimed in the Scriptures, will be lived by a consecrated group for the church, world and themselves.” (Formation Policies and Procedures, 6)

Sts. Adalbert and George
2027-04-23
FOCAL POINT:
“By bringing about a unity of purpose and action, this vow [obedience] renders our apostolic life more fruitful.” (Con. 42)

Deceased:
Fr. Victor Killoran, 1993, Waterloo, Canada
Fr. Stefan Psuty, 2012, Poznan, Poland

Birthdays:
Fr. Adao Swatek, 1949, Brazil
Fr. Jacek Junak, 1969, USA

Ordination:
Fr. Jaroslaw Plaza, 2005, Poland

For the members of our local communities as they strive to bring the care, compassion and forgiveness of Christ to one another.
For parents, relatives, friends and benefactors, and for those who have recommended themselves to our prayers.
For the communion of Saints, may their example inspire us to ever-deeper faith, and today we especially seek the intercession of Saints Adalbert and George, both martyrs for the faith.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“All apostolic endeavors of the Congregation begin from [a] place of intimacy with the Risen Lord and flow into sharing this relationship with our broken world.” (Witnesses to the Resurrection, 10)

St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen
2027-04-24
FOCAL POINT:
“In the same way, it [obedience] strengthens the bonds of our common life.” (Con. 42)

Deceased:
Fr. Benno Graf, 1986, Kitchener, Canada

That the members of the general council may be men of the spirit and demonstrate a truly universal outlook as they assist the superior general in governing the entire Congregation.
For deceased parents, relatives, friends and benefactors, and for the one who will die first among us.
For greater devotion to Our Lady as a model of all that we are called to do and be as Resurrectionists.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“Pope Francis encourages us to see the quest for harmony in the common life as the way to true healing.” (Witnesses to the Resurrection, 4)

St. Mark the Evangelist
2027-04-25
FOCAL POINT:
“It [obedience] is also a response to Christ’s invitation to share in His Paschal Mystery because when we sacrifice our will to the Father, we die to self and rise to a new life in which we accept Christ as Lord and Master.” (Con. 42)

Deceased:
Fr. Jan Hempel, 1881, Zapalow, Poland
Fr. Steven Kowalczyk, 1950, Chicago, USA

Ordination:
Fr. Alexander Prosche, 2009, Poland

For continued growth in the prayer life of the community.
For our members in the missions.
For blessings upon all people and institutions under the patronage of St. Mark.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“Community life is an appropriate environment for personal development and for living the religious vows.” (Resurrectionist Formation, 159)

Our Lady of Good Council
2027-04-26
FOCAL POINT:
“Our dedication through this vow [obedience] serves as a prophetic sign of the resurrected life, where the will of every person will be united to the will of God.” (Con. 42)

Deceased:
Fr. Chester Chmurzynski, 2021, Waterloo, Canada

Birthdays:
Fr. Zygmunt Frackowiak, 1951, Poland

Ordination:
Fr. Pawel Marek Szymanowski, 2008, Poland
Fr. Tomasz Wojciechowski, 2008, USA

That our superiors may be men of God who make the promotion of spiritual values in community the principal scope of their activity.
For openness and honesty among members of our community, especially at house meetings.
For the Catholic Women’s League of Canada, that their patroness, Our Lady of Good Counsel, will continue to guide them and bless them.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“The common life makes visible our charism and is a sign of hope to contemporary society which is seeking the experience of community to remedy situations of isolation, alienation, and individualism.” (A Vision of Hope, 4)
