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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271019
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SUMMARY:St. Luke
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“True to the spirit of its Founders\, the Congregation considers its work in education to be a fruitful aspect of its apostolate and\, under the guidance of the Church\, directs its energies to all phases of this work\, including the direction of educational institutions at every level.” (Con. 202) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Francis Breitkopf\, 1904\, Kitchener\, Canada\nFr. Mieczylaw Sarnecki\, 1995\, Poznan\, Poland \n  \nBirthday:\nCl. Kamil Sekula\, 1992\, Poland \n  \n\nFor all the faithful departed and for the one who will die first among us.\nOn this feast day honoring Saint Luke\, we are thankful for the inspired Word of God which the Evangelist gave to the Church.\nFor our members no longer involved in full-time active ministry.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“The earth\, our home\, is beginning to look more and more like an immense pile of filth.” (Laudato Si’\, 21)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/october-18/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271019
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271020
DTSTAMP:20261101T020901
CREATED:20220711T235911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T195723Z
UID:2613-1823904000-1823990399@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:St. Paul of the Cross
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \nMay our “education and parochial apostolates work together to achieve the common goal of the Congregation\, which is the resurrection of society.” (Con. 202) \n  \nBirthdays:\nFr. Dennis Sanders\, 1940\, USA\nBp. Wieslaw Spiewak\, 1963\, Poland \n  \n\nFor fidelity to our religious vows\, charism and mission\, and for the spirit of the resurrection.\nFor the religious community\, the Passionists\, as they honour their founder Saint Paul of the Cross.\nFor all those preparing to receive the sacraments of initiation.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“The climate is a common good\, belonging to all and meant for all. At the global level\, it is a complex system linked to many of the essential conditions for human life.” (Laudato Si’\, 23)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/october-19/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271020
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271021
DTSTAMP:20261101T020901
CREATED:20220711T235911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T195827Z
UID:2614-1823990400-1824076799@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:St. Hedwig and St. Margaret Mary Alacoque
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“The goal of the educational apostolate is the development of the entire human person. This end is accomplished by cultivating the intellect and fostering right judgment\, thereby leading people to God\, the source and end of all wisdom and knowledge.” (Con. 203) \n  \nDeceased:\nBr. Marcin Wojciechowski\, 1918\, Krakow\, Poland\nFr. Lawrence Vallimont\, 2003\, Clearfield\, USA\nFr. Marian Gradziel\, 2004\, Krakow\, Poland \n  \nBirthday:\nBr. Edward Benson\, 1944\, USA\nFr. Gary Young\, 1940\, USA \n  \n\nFor the Church\, our Holy Father\, and for the local ordinary.\nFor Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque\, who through her example\, increased devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.\nFor vocations to the Congregation of the Resurrection.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“Climate change is a global problem with grave implications: environmental\, social\, economic\, political and for the distribution of goods.” (Laudato Si’\, 25)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/october-20/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271021
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271022
DTSTAMP:20261101T020901
CREATED:20220711T235911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T195938Z
UID:2615-1824076800-1824163199@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:October 21
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“In the educational apostolate … religious will instill in people a sense of personal dignity\, freedom and mission and create a faith community alive with the spirit of the Risen Christ.” (Con. 203) \n  \n\nFor the Congregation\, our superiors and for vocations.\nFor peace in the world.\nFor perseverance in our vocations.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“There has been a tragic rise in the number of migrants seeking to flee from the growing poverty caused by environmental degradation.” (Laudato Si’\, 25)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/october-21/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271022
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271023
DTSTAMP:20261101T020901
CREATED:20220711T235911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T200246Z
UID:2616-1824163200-1824249599@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time - World Mission Sunday
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT:  \n“In the educational apostolate\, the religious are committed to a meeting of intellectual and spiritual values.” (Con. 203) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. David Fennessy\, 1913\, St. Louis\, USA\nBr. John Brzykcy\, 1917\, Chicago\, USA \n  \nBirthday:\nFr. Patrick Aiello\, 1930\, Canada \n  \n\nFor our country\, for justice and for peace.\nFor our parents\, relatives\, friends and benefactors.\nOn this “World Mission Sunday” let us pray for the missionary activity of the Church throughout the world\, and for a spirit of generosity in our support for the missions.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“Many of those who possess more resources and economic or political power seem mostly to be concerned with masking the problems or concealing their symptoms\, simply making efforts to reduce some of the negative impacts of climate change. However\, many of these symptoms indicate that such effects will continue to worsen if we continue with current models of production and consumption.” (Laudato Si’\, 26)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/october-22/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271023
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271024
DTSTAMP:20261101T020901
CREATED:20220711T235912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T200416Z
UID:2617-1824249600-1824335999@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:St. John of Capistrano
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“The religious will strive to nourish in others a deep appreciation and love for truth whose source is Christ\, ‘the way\, the truth and the life’ (John 14:6).” (Con. 204) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Wladyslaw Motala\, 1987\, Drawsko Pom\, Poland \n  \n\nFor all those who have recommended themselves to our prayers.\nFor respect for life from conception to natural death.\nFor the Franciscans\, as they celebrate the feast of St. John of Capistrano.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“The exploitation of the planet has already exceeded acceptable limits and we still have not solved the problem of poverty.” (Laudato Si’\, 27)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/october-23/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271025
DTSTAMP:20261101T020901
CREATED:20220711T235926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T200547Z
UID:2621-1824336000-1824422399@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:St. Anthony Mary Claret
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“By their teaching and research\, religious encourage others to become actively involved in the search for truth through scholarly investigation with due freedom\, through reflecting on their own life experiences and through questioning the world around them.” (Con. 204) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Julio Blazejewski\, 2022\, Poland \n  \n\nFor the grace to imitate our Founders\, and for the spirit of the resurrection.\nFor continued blessings upon all our members and their ministries.\nFor the Congregation of the Missionary Sons of the Immaculate Heart of Mary whose founder\, St. Anthony Mary Claret\, they honor today.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“Fresh drinking water is an issue of primary importance\, since it is indispensable for human life and for supporting terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.” (Laudato Si’\, 28)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/october-24/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271025
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271026
DTSTAMP:20261101T020901
CREATED:20220711T235927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T200805Z
UID:2622-1824422400-1824508799@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:October 25
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“The religious will endeavor to instill in others a sense of personal dignity\, freedom and mission.” (Con. 205) \n  \nBirthdays:\nFr. Andrzej Napiecek\, 1952\, Poland\nFr. Romuald Poltorak\, 1963\, Poland \n  \n\nFor our members in the missions.\nFor religious experiencing problems or living on the margins of the community.\nFor peace in our world.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“Water poverty especially affects Africa where large sectors of the population have no access to safe drinking water or experience droughts which impede agricultural production.” (Laudato Si’\, 28)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/october-25/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271026
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271027
DTSTAMP:20261101T020901
CREATED:20220711T235927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T201018Z
UID:2623-1824508800-1824595199@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:October 26
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“The sense of mission prompts the individual to respond to the needs of other people at every social level and to take an active part in one’s own parish\, country and world community with a view to the resurrection of society.” (Con. 205) \n  \nBirthday:\nFr. Norbert Raszeja\, 1942\, USA \n  \n\nFor the conversion of sinners\, and for all in affliction\, temptation and agony.\nFor blessings upon our families.\nFor all living and deceased benefactors.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“One particularly serious problem is the quality of water available to the poor. Every day\, unsafe water results in many deaths and the spread of water-related diseases\, including those caused by microorganisms and chemical substances.” (Laudato Si’\, 29)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/october-26/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271027
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271028
DTSTAMP:20261101T020901
CREATED:20220711T235927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T201142Z
UID:2624-1824595200-1824681599@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:October 27
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“Of special concern is developing leaders in every professional field\, not the least of which is the development of spiritual leaders in the consecrated life and priesthood.” (Con. 205) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Thomasz Brzeska\, 1900\, Rome\, Italy\nBr. Maksymilian Depczynski\, 1915\, Verdun\, France\nFr. John Poreda\, 1981\, Chicago\, USA\nFr. John Dzielski\, 1987\, Chicago\, USA \n  \nBirthday: \nFr. Wlodzimierz Sobolewski\, 1951\, Poland\n  \n\nFor our deceased members and benefactors\, and for the one who will die first among us.\nFor vocations to the Congregation of the Resurrection.\nFor peace in the world.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“Our world has a grave social debt towards the poor who lack access to drinking water\, because they are denied the right to a life consistent with their inalienable dignity.” (Laudat Si’\, 30)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/october-27/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271028
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271029
DTSTAMP:20261101T020901
CREATED:20220711T235927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T201327Z
UID:2625-1824681600-1824767999@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:Sts. Simon and Jude
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“The religious will strive to create faith communities described in the Acts of the Apostles and the writings of Bogdan Janski which provide an experience of Christian life\, worship\, friendship and affirmation.” (Con. 206) \n  \nDeceased:\nCl. Josef Kowalczyk\, 1988\, Mszana Goma\, Poland\nFr. Carl Fritz\, 1989\, Somerset\, Bermuda \n  \n\nFor increased fidelity to our vows and our community charism and mission.\nFor a deepening of our prayer lives.\nMay the example of the response to the call of Christ by Saints Simon and Jude\, inspire us to ever-deeper commitment to our own call.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“Greater scarcity of water will lead to an increase in the cost of food and the various products which depend on its use.” (Laudato Si’\, 31)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/october-28/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271029
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271030
DTSTAMP:20261101T020901
CREATED:20220712T000028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T201432Z
UID:2628-1824768000-1824854399@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“In such communities\, people can deepen their appreciation for their Christian cultural and national heritage\, while simultaneously learning to transcend the limitations of personal background and the prejudices of social class\, culture and nationality.” (Con. 206) \n  \n\nFor the Church\, our Holy Father and the local ordinary.\nFor vocations to the Congregation of the Resurrection.\nFor peace in the world.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“The environmental repercussions could affect billions of people; it is also conceivable that the control of water by large multinational businesses may become a major source of conflict in this century.” (Laudato Si’\, 31)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/october-29/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271030
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271031
DTSTAMP:20261101T020901
CREATED:20220712T000028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T201721Z
UID:2629-1824854400-1824940799@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:Day of Prayer for Peace in Province of Quebec
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“The religious will look upon their educational institutions as excellent places in which to develop Christian community. In these institutions\, they seek to create an atmosphere of freedom and responsibility while maintaining the discipline necessary to attain the ideals of the Christian community.” (Con. 207) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Walter Bartylak\, 1978\, Chicago\, USA\nCl. Wojciech Bulinski\, 1995\, Krakow\, Poland \n  \nBirthday:\nFr. Herbert Sojka\, 1958\, Poland \n  \n\nFor our Congregation and our superiors\, and for vocations to our Congregation.\nThat Mary may continue to be a model of all that we are called to be and do.\nOn this day the assembly of bishops in Quebec invite all Christians to pray for peace as we conclude the annual disarmament week established by the United Nations.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“The earth’s resources are also being plundered because of shortsighted approaches to the economy\, commerce and production.” (Laudato Si’\, 32)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/october-30/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271031
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271101
DTSTAMP:20261101T020901
CREATED:20220712T000029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T201941Z
UID:2630-1824940800-1825027199@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:October 31
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“They [religious] also strive to maintain a fundamental and reverent respect for the integrity and individuality of both students and teachers. Openness and availability to their students and co-workers will be an important means of fostering Christian community.” (Con. 207) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Tadeusz Barglik\, 1979\, Radziwillow\, Poland \n  \n\nFor the sick\, the suffering and the dying\, and for those who are lonely.\nFor living parents and benefactors of members of the Congregation.\nFor peace in the world.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“In assessing the environmental impact of any project\, concern is usually shown for its effects on soil\, water and air; yet few careful studies are made of its impact on biodiversity\, as if the loss of species of animals and plant groups were of little importance.” (Laudato Si’\, 35)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/october-31/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271213
DTSTAMP:20261101T020901
CREATED:20220721T215458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T193008Z
UID:3081-1828569600-1828655999@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:Our Lady of Guadalupe and National Day of Prayer in Solidarity with Indigenous People
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“Our Congregation must be a model of Christian community in which people are one in heart and mind.” (Mission Statement) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Jan Giecewicz\, 1936\, Vienna\, Austria\nFr. Richard Balazs\, 2020\, Chicago\, USA \n  \nBirthday:\nBr. William Hallas\, 1947\, USA \n  \nOrdination:\nFr. Krzysztof Mortka\, 1987\, Poland \n  \n\nFor the conversion of sinners\, and for all in affliction\, temptation and agony.\nFor vocations to the Congregation.\nLet us join our prayers with all Indigenous people so that we may stand in solidarity as one.\nLet us offer praise and thanks to God for the gift of Mary to the Church.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“Most families have great respect for the elderly\, surrounding them with affection and considering them a blessing.” (Amoris Laetitia\, 48)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/december-12/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271221
DTSTAMP:20261101T020901
CREATED:20220721T220251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231102T172503Z
UID:3105-1829260800-1829347199@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:December 20
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“After the death of the Founder on July 2\, 1840\, his disciples under the direction of Peter Semenenko and Jerome Kajsiewicz\, the co-Founders of the Congregation\, continued to develop his ideas and to live in community.” (Historical Preface) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Joseph Capiga\, 1986\, Hamilton\, Canada\nFr. Leon Wojtyniak\, 1991\, Resende\, Brazil \n  \n\nFor our members in the missions.\nFor all those who have recommended themselves to our prayers.\nFor the grace to pray: “Come\, Lord Jesus” during these last days of Advent.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“The covenant of love and fidelity lived by the Holy Family of Nazareth illuminates the principle which gives shape to every family\, and enables it better to face the vicissitudes of life and history.” (Amoris Laetitia\, 66)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/december-20/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271221
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271222
DTSTAMP:20261101T020901
CREATED:20220721T220335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T190755Z
UID:3108-1829347200-1829433599@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:Fourth Sunday of Advent
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“On Easter Sunday\, March 27\, 1842\, along with five other confreres\, they professed their first religious vows in the Catacombs of St. Sebastian in Rome.” (Historical Preface) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Clayton Hergott\, 1977\, Dundas\, Canada\nFr. Casimir Wilczynski\, 2005\, Montgomery\, USA \n  \n\nFor the conversion of sinners\, and for all in affliction\, temptation and agony.\nFor further growth in the prayer life of the entire Congregation.\nIn thanksgiving for the fast approaching Incarnation of Our Lord and Saviour\, Jesus Christ.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“Scripture and tradition give us access to a knowledge of the Trinity\, which is revealed with the features of a family. The family is the image of God\, who is a communion of persons.” (Amoris Laetitia\, 71)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/december-21/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271222
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271223
DTSTAMP:20261101T020901
CREATED:20220721T220421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T190845Z
UID:3111-1829433600-1829519999@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:December 22
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“The first rule was written during the Lenten season of 1842 and became the basis for community life and personal sanctification.” (Historical Preface) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Stanislaus Siatka\, 1933\, Chicago\, USA \n  \n\nFor our deceased members and benefactors\, and for the one who will die first among us.\nFor our local superior.\nFor peace in our world.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“The sacrament of marriage is not a social convention\, an empty ritual or merely the outward sign of a commitment. The sacrament is a gift given for the sanctification and salvation of the spouses.” (Amoris Laetitia\, 72)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/december-22/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271223
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261224
DTSTAMP:20261101T020901
CREATED:20220721T220508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T190958Z
UID:3114-1829520000-1798070399@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:St. John of Kanty
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“They were now inspired to dedicate themselves to the Risen Saviour and to call themselves the ‘Brothers of the Resurrection.’” (Historical Preface) \n  \nDeceased:\nBr. Feliks Piechota\, 1917\, Adrianople\, Bulgaria\nFr. Edward Glowacki\, 1919\, Rome\, Italy\nFr. Menno Hinsperger\, 1966\, London\, Canada\nFr. Henry Kryger\, 2002\, St. Louis\, USA \nBirthday:\nCl. Lucas Freitas da Cruz\, 1996\, Brazil \n\nFor fidelity to our religious vows and to the charism and mission of the Congregation.\nFor peace in the world.\nFor the people of Lithuania and Poland as they celebrate Saint John of Kanty.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“In the Church’s Latin tradition\, the ministers of the sacrament of marriage are the man and woman who marry; by manifesting their consent and expressing it physically\, they receive a great gift.” (Amoris Laetitia\, 75)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/december-23/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20280116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280117
DTSTAMP:20261101T020901
CREATED:20221229T155518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T202551Z
UID:5623-1831593600-1831679999@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:January 16
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“God’s plan of salvation for each of us is fully revealed in the Paschal Mystery – the suffering\, death\, resurrection and ascension of Jesus and the sending of the Holy Spirit.” (Con. 1) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Stanley Fiolek\, 1958\, Chicago\, USA \n  \nBirthdays:\nFr. Janusz Dyl\, 1969\, Poland\nCl. Selestine Kulwa Matutu\, 1998\, Tanzania \n  \n\nFor increased fidelity to our charism\, our religious vows and the spirit of our Founders.\nFor those seeking employment.\nFor all Christians and people of faith throughout the world.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“Religious life is not something we take upon ourselves; it is a response to the gifts which the Lord has given us.” (Resurrectionist Formation\, 13) \n 
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/january-16/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20280216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270217
DTSTAMP:20261101T020901
CREATED:20230103T164109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T143058Z
UID:5864-1834272000-1802822399@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:February 16
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“Through the exercise of perfect fraternal charity\, we rise with Christ and give witness to the world that we are His disciples: ‘I give you a new commandment: Love one another. Such as my love has been for you\, so must your love be for one another. This is how all will know you as my disciples: your love for one another’ (John 13:34-35)”. (Con. 7) \n  \nDeceased:\nBr. Jan Popowski\, 1895\, Rome\, Italy \n  \nBirthdays:\nFr. Henry Licznerski\, 1966\, USA \n  \nFirst Vows:\nFr. Nelson da Silva Santos\, 1992\, Brazil\nFr. Renato Benassi\, 1992\, Brazil \n  \n\nFor our members in the missions: in Bolivia\, Brazil\, Tanzania and Bulgaria.\nFor those who have asked us to pray for their intentions.\nFor all deceased Resurrectionists.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“Fraternal life in community. It entails accepting the brothers the Lord has given us: not those whom we choose\, but those the Lord has given us.” (Address by Pope Francis to General Chapter 2017\, 2)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/february-16/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20280227
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280228
DTSTAMP:20261101T020901
CREATED:20230103T170120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T143830Z
UID:5896-1835222400-1835308799@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:St. Gregory of Narek
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“With a constant sense of gratitude\, we strive to promote the welfare of the Congregation by the conscientious fulfillment of our work and by our loyalty to one another\, always remaining faithful to the ideals of the Community.” (Con. 10) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Leander Schwan\, 1980\, Kitchener\, Canada\nFr. Zygmund Tkaczyk\, 1987\, Debki\, Poland\nFr. Jan Solak\, 2020\, Rio de Janeiro\, Brazil \n  \nBirthdays:\nBr. Edward Hohenadel\, 1946\, Canada\nFr. Radoslaw Glimasinski\, 1970\, Poland \n  \nOrdination:\nFr. Luciano Piotrowski\, 1989\, Poland \n  \n\nFor our parents\, relatives\, friends and benefactors\, and for all those who have recommended themselves to our prayers.\nFor the grace of perseverance in our vocation.\nFor St. Gregory of Narek\, an Armenian monk known as a mystic\, poet\, and theologian.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“The Lord sends us out\, not as individuals alone\, but as a community\, to bear witness\, to heal and raise up\, and to announce the kingdom of God.” (Witnesses to the Resurrection\, 2) \n 
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/february-27/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20280329
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280330
DTSTAMP:20261101T020901
CREATED:20230105T182807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T150504Z
UID:6020-1837900800-1837987199@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“In our practice of interior poverty\, which was commended so highly by Christ\, we grow ever more aware that our possessions\, out talents and our very being have been given to us by God\, and that we are completely dependent on Him.” (Con. 22) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Stanislaw Szyller\, 1905\, Adrianopel\, Bulgaria\nFr. Vincent Rapacz\, 1931\, Chicago\, USA\nBr. Stanislaus Glinski\, 1943\, Kankakee\, USA\nFr. Edward Sala\, 1970\, Chicago\, USA\nFr. Theodore Sobisch\, 1987\, Waterloo\, Canada \n  \n\nFor our deceased members\, members of our families\, friends and benefactors.\nFor those we promised to pray for.\nFor healing for those abused by family\, friends and the Church.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“The Church invites us to use our temporal goods to serve humanity and to continue the mission of the Church.” (Witnesses to the Resurrection\, 17)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/march-29/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20280330
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280331
DTSTAMP:20261101T020901
CREATED:20230105T182910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T150538Z
UID:6023-1837987200-1838073599@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:Holy Saturday
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“We are stewards of all that God has given us\, and therefore we give of ourselves generously in service to the people of God.” (Con. 22) \n  \nOrdination:\nFr. David Mowat\, 1963\, Canada \n  \n\nFor the Church and our Holy Father.\nFor those seeking employment.\nFor peace in the world.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“For most members apostolic work is a very rewarding experience\, a source of affirmation and joy\, an activity to which they fervently give of themselves.” (Resurrectionist Formation\, 179) \n 
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/march-30/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20280418
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280419
DTSTAMP:20261101T020901
CREATED:20230109T201804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230109T201804Z
UID:6152-1839628800-1839715199@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:Blessed Marie-Anne Blondin
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“By the vow of obedience\, we unite ourselves in spirit with Christ who came into the world to fulfill the will of His Father\, to whom He was obedient unto death.” (Con. 40) \n  \nDeceased:\nBr. Czeslaw Bak\, 1916\, Poznan\, Poland \n  \n\nFor heath\, spiritual growth and for all the intentions of members of our Congregation.\nFor the Sisters of St. Anne of Canada who celebrate Blessed Marie-Anne Blondin today.\nFor vocations to the Congregation of the Resurrection.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“The norms for community living require that all members\, especially those who belong to the same house\, share as much of their lives as possible with other members of the community.” (Provincial Statute\, 44a)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/blessed-marie-anne-blondin/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20280614
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280615
DTSTAMP:20261101T020901
CREATED:20230224T211252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230224T211252Z
UID:7435-1844553600-1844639999@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:June 14
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“Mass shall be offered in each House for the Superior General and for the Provincial Superior on the anniversary of their election.” (Con. 76) \n  \nDeceased:\nCl. Ignacy Zamojski\, 1894\, Krakow\, Poland\nCl. Jan Hosenberg\, 1895\, Skaibotten\, Prussia\nCl: Ludwik Rychlik\, 1895\, Lwow\, Poland\nFr. Andrzej Klimaszewski\, 1995\, Sambor\, Ukraine\nFr. Patrick Sheridan\, 2003\, Kitchener\, Canada \n  \nOrdinations:\nFr. Henryk Karbowiak\, 1970\, Poland\nFr. Kazimierz Wojtowicz 1970\, Poland \n  \n\nFor our Congregation\, our superiors and vocations to our Congregation.\nFor the gift of wisdom for all pastors.\nFor Father General and his Curia.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“In order to help one another to live a healthy celibate life\, religious should encourage and support one another in the development of friendships both within community and outside community. (Provincial Statute\, 12)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/june-14/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20280927
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280928
DTSTAMP:20261101T020901
CREATED:20220711T235226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T183528Z
UID:2584-1853625600-1853711999@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:St. Vincent de Paul - World Tourism Day
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“Examples of ministries which have had and still have a great significance for us are education and parish work.” (Con. 192) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Charles Mrowinski\, 2008\, Des Plaines\, USA \n  \nBirthday:\nFr. Stanislaw Zaryczny\, 1966\, Poland \n  \nOrdination:\nFr. Jim Marcos Penaloza Polo\, 2008\, Brazil \n  \n\nFor the deceased members of the Congregation\, and for the one who will die first among us.\nFor all who travel as tourists\, may they extend blessings of peace upon the houses they enter and the people who live there.\nFor the many Societies of St. Vincent de Paul – for their care and concern for the poor in their midst.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION:  \n“Blindness to this tendency to evil within a person is especially dangerous today when choices are so multiple and change happens so quickly\,” (Eight Principles of Resurrectionist Spirituality\, 69)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/september-27/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20280928
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280929
DTSTAMP:20261101T020901
CREATED:20220711T235226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T200432Z
UID:2585-1853712000-1853798399@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time - World Day of Migrants and Refugees
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“The Congregation recognizes as its own those ministries in which religious – themselves being a model of Christian community – will be able to create communities\, to work together with the laity\, and to maintain and deepen their international character.” (Con. 192) \n  \n\nFor fidelity to our religious vows and for the spirit of the resurrection.\nFor continued blessings on all Resurrectionists throughout the world.\nFor all migrants and refugees\, may they find a hospitable welcome and peace in their new home.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“Failure to realize the need to step back in order to evaluate the options presented in the light of revelation\, faith and theology leaves a person at the whim of ever-changing attractions and their own undisciplined desires.” (Eight Principles of Resurrectionist Spirituality\, 69)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/september-28/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20280929
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270930
DTSTAMP:20261101T020901
CREATED:20220711T235426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T200647Z
UID:2586-1853798400-1822262399@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:St. Michael\, Gabriel and Raphael
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“For the Resurrectionist\, the apostolate represents a call through Christ to lead an apostolic life imbued with a deep and lasting faith\, ‘without which it is impossible to please God’ (Hebrew 11:6)”. (Con. 193) \n  \nBirthday:\nMichal Osuch\, 1953\, Poland \n  \n\nFor our community apostolates of parish work and teaching\, and for the people we serve\, as well as\, for those who assist us in our ministry.\nFor all benefactors of the Congregation\, both living and deceased.\nFor the blessing and protection of the Angels upon us.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“The intellect was created to seek the truth; the will is intended to choose freely what is good for the person. Original sin interferes with the intellect and the will pursuing their proper objects.” (Eight Principles of Resurrectionist Spirituality\, 72)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/september-29/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20290303
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280304
DTSTAMP:20261101T020901
CREATED:20230104T205639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T144521Z
UID:5919-1867190400-1835740799@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:Third Sunday of Lent
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“This dedication [to living the vows] entails an act of faith whereby we respond to God’s call to give ourselves completely – with all our talents\, abilities and powers – to Him\, to the Church\, and the Congregation.” (Con. 13) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. John Grabowski\, 1973\, Woodstock\, USA \n  \n\nThat we may be more aware of each other’s giftedness and of our own responsibility to develop our gifts for the good of our community.\nFor all families and especially for those families struggling to survive.\nMay the graces and blessings of this Season of Lent inspire us to ever-greater prayer\, fasting and alms-giving.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“Others are a gift not to be taken for granted or looked down upon\, but a gift to be received with respect\, because in our brothers\, especially if they are weak and frail\, Christ comes to meet us.” (Address by Pope Francis to General Chapter 2017\, 2)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/march-3/
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