Congregation of the Resurrection

St. Eusebius of Vercelli & Peter Julian Eymard
2026-08-02
FOCAL POINT:
“Faith is expressed and developed as the religious share their Christian values, celebrate the Eucharist together and pray together.” (Con. 135)

Deceased:
Fr. Joseph Serszen, 1946, St. Louis, USA

Birthday:
Fr. Paul Sims, 1957, Canada

For the conversion of sinners, and for all in affliction, temptation and agony.
For vocations to our Congregation.
For the intercession of St. Eusebius, who affirmed the divinity of Jesus Christ; may he inspire us to deepen our understanding of the divinity.
For the Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament who celebrate their founder today, Saint Peter Julian Eymard.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“The Apostles also commit to pray daily for the Resurrectionists and their ministries, for vocations to the Congregation, and for fellow Apostles and their intentions.” (Apostles of the Resurrection Handbook, 8)

St. Alphonsus Liguori
2026-08-01
FOCAL POINT:
“The strength of the Congregation is dependent upon the intensity of the spiritual life and the fruitful apostolic life of each local community. Therefore, individual houses will be vital Christian communities where the faith, hope and love of each religious is both expressed and developed.” (Con. 135)

Deceased:
Fr. Norbert Dentinger, 1966, Waterloo, Canada

For our members in the missions of Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria and Tanzania.
For peace in the world.
For the Redemptorist community as they celebrate the memory of St. Alphonsus Liguori.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“The Apostles are invited to support with their many talents, time and prayers the particular ministries led by the Resurrectionists, that is parishes, education and faith formation ministries, vocation ministry, and others.” (Apostles of the Resurrection Handbook, 8)

St. Lawrence of Brindisi
2025-07-21
FOCAL POINT:
“Besides daily participation in morning prayers and evening prayers, each religious will spend at least one hour each day in private prayer and reflection.” (Con. 70)

Deceased:
Fr. Chester Brzegowy, 1957, Chicago, USA
Fr. Joseph Baniewicz, 1968, Chicago, USA
Fr. Jan Dybowski, 2012, Szczecinek, Poland

Birthday:
Fr. Evandro Miranda Rosa, 1975, Brazil

For growth in our trust, acceptance and affirmation of one another within Community.
For our country, and for civil rulers on the local and national level.
For those who, by their example and teaching, uphold the teachings of the church, and today we remember the example of St. Lawrence of Brindisi, Doctor of the Church.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“Consecrated men and women are sent forth to proclaim, by the witness of their lives, the value of Christian fraternity and the transforming power of the Good News.” (Vita Consecrata, 51)

Saint Therese of the Child Jesus
2024-10-01
FOCAL POINT:
“Under the pressure of apostolic activity, the Resurrectionist will maintain a unity in his work and spirituality.” (Con. 194)

Deceased:
Fr. Joseph Zwierzycki, 1963, Chicago, USA
Fr. Ernest Schumacher, 2001, Louisville, USA

Bishop Ordination:
Bishop Wesley Spiewak, 2015, Bermuda

For the Church, our Holy Father, and for our local ordinary.
For all doctors of the Church, may the example of Saint Theresa guide them in their scholarly pursuits.
For our parents, relatives, friends and benefactors, and for those who have commended themselves to our prayers.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“This is why the earth herself, burdened and laid waste, is among the most abandoned and maltreated of our poor; she ‘groans in travail’ (Rom. 8:22).” (Laudato Si’ 1)
