July 12
2027-07-12
FOCAL POINT:
“This type of prayer [common prayer] is efficacious because Christ is in our midst when we pray together. Moreover, the Holy Spirit can speak to us through others when we are united in spontaneous prayer.” (Con. 60)

Deceased:
Br. Thomas Guzy, 1971, Chicago, USA

Birthday:
Fr. Miroslaw Knap, 1965, Poland

For our country, for civil rulers on the local and national levels.
For our parishioners, students and co-workers.
For all people who are displaced due to terrorism and violence.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“The fraternal life, understood as a life shared in love, is an eloquent sign of ecclesial communion.” (Vita Consecrata, 42)

Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
2027-07-13
FOCAL POINT:
“Personal prayer is our most intimate conversation with God. In it we see His great love for us and our total dependence on Him. Personal prayer is our best preparation for common and liturgical prayer.” (Con. 61)

Deceased:
Fr. Jozef Bakalski, 1890, Seldzikovo, Bulgaria
Fr. Edward Jaglowicz, 1965, Rome, Italy
Fr. Stefan Kasprzyk, 2002, Stryszawa, Poland

Birthday:
Fr. Waldemar Nowaczyk, 1971, Poland

For our parents, relatives, friends and benefactors.
For all those who have recommended themselves to our prayers.
For the safety of all who travel.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“In community life, then, it should in some way be evident that, more than an instrument for carrying out a specific mission, fraternal communion is a God-enlightened space in which to experience the hidden presence of the Risen Lord.” (Vita Consecrata, 42)

St. Camillus de Lellis
2027-07-14
FOCAL POINT:
“It is through a reflective and prayerful reading of the Sacred Scriptures that the Holy Spirit inspires us to grow in our knowledge and appreciation of Christ and to strive earnestly to become more like Him.” (Con. 62)

Deceased:
Fr. Lawrence Kuntz, 1952, Kitchener, Canada

Birthday:
Fr. Luciano Piotrowski, 1959, Poland

For the grace to imitate the zeal of our Founders.
For the Camillian Fathers as they celebrate their founder today, Saint Camillus de Lellis.
For a return to the faith by those who have wandered.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“In the consecrated life the role of the superiors, including local superiors, has always been of great importance for the spiritual life and for mission.” (Vita Consecrata, 43)

St. Bonaventure
2027-07-15
FOCAL POINT:
“We should not neglect other forms of spiritual reading. All forms of spiritual reading, especially our Constitutions, will serve to strengthen our prayer life. We should read our Constitutions frequently and reflectively.” (Con. 63)

Deceased:
Br. Feliks Olejniczak, 1974, Krakow, Poland
Br. Frank Fardella, 1989, Kingston, Canada

Birthday:
Fr. David Mowat, 1936, Canada

For our members in the missions.
For a spirit of ongoing conversion in all of our members.
For the Franciscan Order of Friars Minor as they honour Saint Bonaventure.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“The fraternal life plays a fundamental role in the spiritual journey of consecrated persons, both for their constant renewal and for the full accomplishment of their mission in the world.” (Vita Consecrata, 45)

Our Lady of Mount Carmel
2027-07-16
FOCAL POINT:
“Since no friendship can exist or grow where interpersonal communication does not exist, mental prayer and contemplation have a vital role to play in the development of our union with Christ.” (Con. 64)

Deceased:
Fr. Ryszard Bazylak, 2021, Sambor, Ukraine

For the conversion of sinners, and for all in affliction, temptation and agony.
For the Sisters of the Resurrection.
In thanksgiving for the Virgin Mary and the example of her faith to God.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“Consecrated persons are asked to be true experts of communion and to practice the spirituality of communion as witnesses and architects of the plan for unity which is the crowning point of human history in God’s design.” (Vita Consecrata, 46)

July 17
2027-07-17
FOCAL POINT:
“We know that God will speak to us within the depths of our hearts, but in order to hear His voice, we frequently need to set aside our activities, to listen to Him and converse with Him.” (Con. 64)

Deceased:
Fr. Emmanuel Beaudru, 1902, Rome, Italy
Fr. Boleslaw Wosko, 1947, Rome, Italy
Fr. James Valk, 2023, Kitchener, Ontario

For our deceased members, family and benefactors, and for the one who will die first among us.
For peace in the world.
For our provincial/regional superiors and councilors in each province and region of the Congregation of the Resurrection.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“Consecrated persons are called to be a leaven of communion at the service of the mission of the universal Church by the very fact that the manifold charisms of their respective institutes are granted by the Holy Spirit for the good of the mystical body, whose upbuilding they must serve.” (Vita Consecrata, 47)

July 18
2027-07-18
FOCAL POINT:
“We, too, will withdraw from time to time from our apostolic labors in order to devote some time exclusively to reflection and prayer. This withdrawal for prayer will serve to render our apostolate more fruitful by strengthening our union with Christ.” (Con. 65)

Deceased:
Fr. Peter Ellert, 1951, Kitchener, Canada

For fidelity to our charism and our vows, and for the spirit of the resurrection.
For all the intentions of members of our Congregation, especially for health and spiritual growth.
For our General Curia members who serve the international Congregation.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“The various ways of living the evangelical counsels are in fact an expression and fruit of spiritual gifts received by founders and foundresses.” (Vita Consecrata, 48)

July 19
2027-07-19
FOCAL POINT:
“To grow in our surrender to Christ, reflection on our fidelity to His grace is necessary. For this reason, our examen will be recognized as one of our indispensable spiritual exercises.” (Con. 66)

Deceased:
EUGENE FUNCKEN, 1888, St. Agatha, Canada
Fr. Joseph Lehman, 1974, Hamilton, Bermuda
Fr. Otto Haefele, 1978, Formosa, Canada

For our Church, our Holy Father and our local ordinary.
For the Anglican community of the Resurrection.
For former members of the Congregation of the Resurrection.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“Consequently, each institute is recognized as having a rightful autonomy, enabling it to follow its own discipline and to keep intact its spiritual and apostolic patrimony.” (Vita Consecrata, 48)

Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
2027-07-20
FOCAL POINT:
“Wherever local circumstances permit, the religious will come together each day for common prayer. … A community Mass, preferably concelebrated, will be held wherever and whenever feasible.” (Con. 67 & 68)

Deceased:
Br. Angelo Segatori, 1921, St. Mary, USA
Fr. Wladyslaw Filipski, 1928, Rome, Italy
Fr. Ireneusz Hanzewniak, 2012, Poznan, Poland

Birthdays:
Fr. Gerald Watt, 1940, USA
Fr. Toby Collins, 1974, Canada

For our Congregation, our superiors, and vocations to our Congregation.
For a rededication to their vocation on the part of all Resurrectionists.
May this Lord’s Day be an experience of God’s unconditional love for all people.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“The Church entrusts to communities of consecrated life the particular task of spreading the spirituality of communion, first of all in their internal life and then in the ecclesial community, and even beyond its boundaries, by opening or continuing a dialogue in charity, especially where today’s world is torn apart by ethnic hatred and senseless violence.” (Vita Consecrata, 51)

Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
2027-07-21
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 the gift of hope in all that we say and do.

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)

St. Mary Magdalene
2027-07-22
FOCAL POINT:
“’Go and tell them I am Risen’ is the motto of the Apostles of the Resurrection. With these words the Risen Jesus sends Mary Magdalene to announce His resurrection to the Apostles – this is why Mary Magdalene is called ‘the Apostle to the Apostles’. … This is why St. Mary Magdalene is our patron saint, and why one of our feast days is July 22 – the Feast of St. Mary Magdalene.” (Apostles of the Resurrection Handbook, 7)

Deceased:
Fr. Andrew Mikosz, 1943, Chicago, USA
Fr. Aleksander Kusik, 1981, Poznan, Poland

For the Apostles of the Resurrection, may they, like Mary Magdalene, proclaim Christ Risen to the world.
In thanksgiving for St. Mary Magdalene, Disciple of the Lord, the first to announce the Resurrection of the Lord to the world.
For all the deceased, may the gift of the Resurrection be theirs.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“I would propose to you as an icon Mary Magdalene, the apostle to the apostles.” (Address by Pope Francis to General Chapter 2017, 1)

St. Bridget
2027-07-23
FOCAL POINT:
“For the perfect fulfillment of our vows and in order to truly die together with Christ, the spirit of mortification is necessary. … Therefore, we will carry out everything properly and faithfully, courageously face all adversities and lovingly and eagerly conquer all difficulties and anything that can turn us away from God.” (Con. 80)

Birthdays:
Br. Edward Jaszkowski, 1938, USA
Fr. Wojciech Mleczko, 1980, Poland

For the grace to imitate our Founders.
For the perseverance of all the members of the Congregation of the Resurrection.
May the patroness of poets, Saint Bridget, assist them in bringing forth the beauty of poetry.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“The participation of the laity often brings unexpected and rich insights into certain aspects of the charism, leading to a more spiritual interpretation of it and helping to draw from it directions for new activities in the apostolate.” (Vita Consecrata, 55)

St. Sharbel Makhluf
2027-07-24
FOCAL POINT:
“Above all, we strive to acquire internal mortification, which includes recollection, silence and the awareness of God’s presence. These forms of mortification are all the more necessary considering the fact that we are called to the apostolic life.” (Con. 81)

Deceased:
Fr. Henry Panfil, 1971, Fontana, USA
Fr. John Bocian, 1974, Woodstock, USA
Fr. Theodore Klopotowski, 1976, Chicago, USA
Fr. Paul Balcer, 1986, Homestead, USA
Br. John Traynor, 1992, Kitchener, Canada

Birthday:
Fr. Manuel Williams, 1957, USA

For our members in the missions, especially in Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria and Tanzania.
For the Maronite Monks of Lebanon who celebrate St. Sharbel, recognizing his efforts to unite Christians and Muslims in peace.
For vocations to our Congregation.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“The changes taking place in society and the decrease in the number of vocations is weighing heavily on the consecrated life in some regions of the world. … The trials of the present do not take away from their merits and the positive results of their efforts.” (Vita Consecrata, 63)

St. James
2027-07-25
FOCAL POINT:
“We regard the practice of external mortification as a necessary means to give our wills more perfect control over our other facilities. Mortification will help us attain the freedom of the sons of God and will make us more receptive to God’s graces.” (Con. 82)

Deceased:
Fr. Karol Falinski, 1923, Tarnow, Poland
Br. Roberto Zumpetta, 1926, Chicago, USA

Birthday:
Bp. Robert Kurtz, 1939, USA

For the conversion of sinners, and for all in affliction, temptation and agony.
For the members of our local communities in their efforts to bring the care, compassion and forgiveness of Christ to one another.
For all married couples and their families.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“Since its very beginning, the Congregation of the Resurrection has been putting great emphasis on forming the laity in such a way as to empower them to transform – resurrection – the society from within.” (Apostles of the Resurrection Handbook, 3)

Sts. Anne & Joachim
2027-07-26
FOCAL POINT:
“The Congregation desires that one of our principal external mortifications will be that we carry out our apostolic labors faithfully and zealously. Also, we will be ready to accept sickness, other human limitations and the demands of common life with patience and submission to the will of God.” (Con. 82)

Deceased:
Fr. Cornelius Siegfried, 1989, Waterloo, Canada

Ordination:
Fr. Edson Siqueira da Silva, 2008, Brazil

For our deceased members and benefactors, for all the faithful departed, and for the one who will die first among us.
In thanksgiving for parents, especially for Saints Anne and Joachim, the parents of Mary.
For vocations to the Congregation of the Resurrection.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“It was Bogdan Janski’s dream that both the laity and the consecrated religious would work together for the resurrection of society – each in their own way, proper to their vocation.” (Apostles of the Resurrection Handbook, 3)

Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time - World Day of Prayer for Grandparents and the Elderly
2027-07-27
FOCAL POINT:
“The Superior General … serves the entire Congregation through Canonical Visitations and frequent contact; he promotes unity, fruitful community life and fidelity to the Congregation’s Charism.” (Con. 87)

Deceased:
Fr. Peter Popa, 1885, Chicago, USA

For fidelity to our charism and our vows, and for the spirit of the resurrection.
For continued growth in the prayer life of the Congregation.
For those who have asked us to pray for their intentions
In thanksgiving for great wisdom and love which grandparents and the elderly offer the world.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“The link between the Apostles and vowed Resurrectionists is spiritual in nature; it is the desire to live the same vision and same dream.” (Apostles of the Resurrection Handbook, 3)

July 28
2027-07-28
FOCAL POINT:
“The Superior General … will foster the conviction that we are members of a single, loving Resurrection family and that we are, therefore, to be sensitive to the needs of members of the Congregation in other Provinces and Regions.” (Con. 102)

Deceased:
Br. Marcin Karpinski, 1934, Rome, Italy

For the Church, our Holy Father and for our local ordinary.
For all the members of our Congregation, but remembering especially our professed Brothers.
For couples and families who face difficulties in their relationships.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“The challenge for both Resurrectionists and Apostles is to live out the Mission and Charism of the Congregation of the Resurrection in our lives in a deeper way, in the hope of bringing about the resurrection of society and entering into our own personal Resurrection.” (Apostles of the Resurrection Handbook, 3 – 4)

Sts. Martha, Mary and Lazarus
2027-07-29
FOCAL POINT:
“The Visitation should take place in an atmosphere of fraternal love and confidence, and lead to spiritual and apostolic growth.” (Con. 102)

Deceased:
Fr. Jerome Cwiak, 1961, San Luis Obispo, USA
Fr. Jerzy Smolinski, 2013, Vienna, Austria

For our Congregation, our superiors and for vocations to our Congregation.
That our monthly days of recollection may be a fruitful source of motivation and renewal.
For all those we count as friends, who like the friends of Jesus, (Martha, Mary and Lazarus) help us to be our true selves.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“Both the Apostles and the Resurrectionists need to support and nourish each other by sharing and living our faith, as we will attempt to bring about the resurrection of society, starting with ourselves.” (Apostles of the Resurrection Handbook, 4)

Saint Peter Chrysologus
2027-07-30
FOCAL POINT:
“In individual interviews, the Superior General will call to the attention of the members matters that pertain to the religious, priestly and apostolic life and discipline.” (Con. 102)

Deceased:
Fr. Raffaello Ferrigno, 1895, Verona, Italy
Fr. Adolf Drewniak, 1942, Vienna, Austria
Fr. Edward Golnik, 1964, Winnetka, USA
Fr. Stanislaw Landzwojczak, Krakow, Poland

For our parents, relatives, friends and benefactors, and for those who have recommended themselves to our prayers.
For peace in the world.
For those struggling in their faith relationship with God.
May the communion of saints, including Saint Peter Chrysologus, lead us to ever-greater devotion and prayer.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“It is also our hope and desire as professed religious that we can learn from and be enriched by the many gifts of our Lay Associates, by the sharing of their lives and faith journeys.” (Apostles of the Resurrection Handbook, 4)

St. Ignatius of Loyola
2027-07-31
FOCAL POINT:
“The Provincial Superior and his Council will coordinate, direct and stimulate the internal and external apostolate of the entire Province through close contact with the individual religious and the local communities.” (Con. 121)

Deceased:
Cl. Franciszek Ofierzynski, 1895, Koscian, Poland
Fr. Boguslaw Borzyszkowski, 2019, Puck, Poland

For the grace to imitate our Founders and for fidelity to our charism.
For vocations to the Congregation of the Resurrection.
For the Society of Jesus as they celebrate their founder, St. Ignatius of Loyola.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“The Apostles of the Resurrection share in the spirituality, Charism and Mission of the Congregation of the Resurrection by living them out wherever God has placed them in life – in families, among friends, at school, at work, or in their own parish.” (Apostles of the Resurrection Handbook, 7 – 8)

St. Alphonsus Liguori
2027-08-01
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. Eusebius of Vercelli & Peter Julian Eymard
2027-08-02
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)

18th Sunday in Ordinary Time
2027-08-03
FOCAL POINT:
“Hope is expressed and developed when they [members] share one another’s sorrows and joys and when they encourage and support one another in pursuit of their spiritual and apostolic goals.” (Con. 135)

Deceased:
Br. Luigi Scafazucca, 1917, Rome, Italy
Fr. Theodore Wroblewski, 1959, Chicago, USA
Fr. Frederick Keleher, 1983, Kitchener, Canada
Fr. Piotr Bulczak, 2021, Drawsko Pomorskie, Poland

Birthday:
Br. Mariusz Kowalski, 1979, Poland

For members of our families and benefactors, living and deceased.
For the one who will die first among us.
For a deeper understanding of the vows.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“Each religious community in the Catholic Church lives and ministers according to their specific and unique charism, a ‘gift’ they have and share with the larger Church.” (Apostles of the Resurrection Handbook, 11)

St. Jean-Marie Vianney
2027-08-04
FOCAL POINT:
“Love is expressed and developed by their [members] efforts to bring the care, compassion and forgiveness of Christ to one another and by their efforts to become signs of the unrestricted quality of His love, by the sincere manifestation of their love for all of the religious with whom they have been asked to share their lives in this particular local community.” (Con. 135)

Deceased:
Fr. Edwin Lapinski, 2021, Waterloo, Canada

For fidelity to our charism and religious vows and for the spirit of the resurrection.
That the Risen Lord bless us with vocations in order to carry on His ministry.
For all who have died, may the promise of the Resurrection be their reward.
May the example of Saint Jean-Marie Vianney inspire priests to ever-greater dedication to the priesthood.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“As an Apostle of the Resurrection you will be invited to share our Charism and participate in our Mission.” (Apostles of the Resurrection Handbook, 13)

Dedication of the Basilica of St. Mary Major & Blessed Frederic Janssoone
2027-08-05
FOCAL POINT:
“Local communities will give witness to the presence of the Spirit, as the bond of love among the religious. For this love to be present, relationships will be based upon openness, trust, understanding and acceptance.” (Con. 136)

Birthday:
Fr. Czeslaw Marchewicz, 1957, Poland

For the Church, the Holy Father and our local ordinary.
For vocations to the Congregation of the Resurrection.
Today we celebrate the Dedication of Santa Maria Maggiore, the largest Church in Rome in honor of Mary, Mother of God; may Mary continue to inspire and guide us in our faith.
For the Order of Friars Minor of Canada who were established by Blessed Frederic Janssoone.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“The personal links with the brothers, deacons and priests of the local community will be the strongest bond the Apostles will have, but hopefully they will also become aware of other ministries of Resurrectionists both in Canada and throughout the world.” (Apostles of the Resurrection Handbook, 15)

The Transfiguration of the Lord
2027-08-06
FOCAL POINT:
“Through the power of the Spirit, the religious can become visible signs that it is possible to live together in love, guided by Gospel principles.” (Con. 136)

Deceased:
Fr. Hugo Hayes, 1965, Hamilton, Canada

For our Congregation, our superiors, especially our local superior, and for vocations to our Congregation.
On this day let us celebrate the transfigured Lord, as his face continues to shine in midst.
For the people of Hiroshima, Japan, who on this day in 1945 were ravaged by an atomic bomb.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“At the same time, [Resurrectionists] want to be part of your [Apostles] life as well, and want to offer you our friendship and support.” (Apostles of the Resurrection Handbook, 16)

St. Sixtus II and St. Cajetan
2027-08-07
FOCAL POINT:
“Community life will serve as a model for the other Christian communities which result from apostolic efforts. These Christian communities will serve as models for other similar communities within the local Church.” (Con. 136)

Deceased:
Bp. Joannes Garufalov, 1951, Sofia, Bulgaria
Fr. Leo Cushing, 1961, St. Agatha, Canada

For our country, and for civil authorities on the local and national levels.
That through the intercession of St. Cajetan, religious reformer and co-founder of the Theatines, the Congregation of the Resurrection may be blessed with vocations.
May the martyrdom of St. Sixtus II serve as inspiration to us as we strive to proclaim the message of the Resurrection.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“Your [Apostles] relationship with us, and our relationship with you, is always a two-way street, and so it not only us enriching your lives, but also you enriching our lives.” (Apostles of the Resurrection Handbook, 16)

St. Dominic
2027-08-08
FOCAL POINT:
“Bogdan Janski founded the Congregation on the belief that society can be resurrected only through the establishment of Christian communities where the truth that was revealed by Jesus is lived out in love. The realization of his vision calls for the establishment of vital and highly visible local communities as an essential element of the Congregation’s mission.” (Con. 137)

Deceased:
Fr. Josef Hube, 1891, Rome, Italy
Fr. Jan Muller, 1973, Koscierzyna, Poland

Ordination:
Fr. Ricardo Michelin de Souza, 2020, Brazil

For our parents, relatives, friends and benefactors, and for all who have recommended themselves to our prayers.
For our pastors, superiors and provincial leaders.
For the Dominican Order as they celebrate their founder, St. Dominic.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“There is no greater example of what Christian leadership is, what it ought to look like in practice, than that of Jesus the Good Shepherd.” (Handbook for Provincial/Regional Superiors, I-I)

St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross
2027-08-09
FOCAL POINT:
“This view of its Mission helps the religious to understand that the time and energy required to establish vital Christian communities in local Houses does not deprive the apostolate of fruitfulness; on the contrary, this expenditure of time and energy is an expression of their apostolate.” (Con. 137)

Deceased:
Fr. Feliks Szmit, 1981, Warsaw, Poland
Fr. Stanislaw Lesiak, 2019, Busko Zdroj, Poland

Ordination:
Fr. Marcio Correa Mendes, 2008, Brazil

For the grace to imitate our Founders, and for fidelity to our charism.
May the example of St. Teresa, martyred in Auschwitz where she offered her very self for the people of Israel, inspire us to ever-deeper dedication to our faith.
For the people of Nagasaki, Japan, who on this day in 1945 were ravaged by the atomic bomb.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“The true shepherd feeds, nurtures, comforts, corrects and protects the sheep entrusted to his care.” (Handbook for Provincial/Regional Superiors, I-I)

Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
2027-08-10
FOCAL POINT:
“Each House will pursue its spiritual program and apostolic mission on the basis of local decisions, but always in accordance with the spirit of the Congregation and the prescriptions of the Constitutions and Provincial and Regional Statutes. This calls for leadership on the part of the local superior, even while stressing the observance of a collegial spirit.” (Con. 138)

Deceased:
Cl. Leo Jachim, 1928, Rome, Italy
Fr. Edward Brzezinski, 1973, Chicago, USA
Fr. Edwin Bak, 1981, North Las Vegas, USA

Birthday:
Fr. Bronislaw Zaranski, 1938, Poland

For our members in the missions.
For blessings upon all of our ministries.
For the one among who will die first.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“The provincial/regional superior exercises his ministry, not to accumulate and exercise ‘power’, but to lead as a servant.” (Handbook for Provincial/Regional Superiors, I-III)
