Congregation of the Resurrection

St. Lucy
2026-12-13
FOCAL POINT:
“We reach out to all people through our pastoral-educational ministry but especially join in solidarity with people diminished by unjust structures.” (Mission Statement)

Deceased:
Fr. Franciszek Zachara, 1931, Radziwillow, Poland
Br. Stanislaw Baba, 2000, Poznan, Poland
Deacon Brian Karley, 2019, Louisville, USA

Birthdays:
Fr. Krzysztof Swol, 1967, Poland

Ordination:
Pope Francis, 1969, Argentina

For deceased members, friends and benefactors of the Congregation.
For Advent blessing upon the Congregation.
For those suffering from blindness and other vision difficulties, may they be comforted through the intercession of Saint Lucy, patroness for the blind.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“In many cases, parents come home exhausted, not wanting to talk, and many families no longer even share a common meal.” (Amoris Laetitia, 50)

Third Sunday of Advent
2026-12-14
FOCAL POINT:
“We assist the laity in their own efforts to become prophets to the world and to transform it by providing them with a deeper experience of the paschal dynamic in their lives.” (Mission Statement)

Deceased:
Fr. Ladislaus Okulczyk, 1964, Winnetka, USA
Fr. Jan Reinke, 1975, Krakow, Poland
Fr. John Mix, 1988, Des Plaines, USA

For those members of the laity who join with us in our educational and parish apostolates.
For fidelity to our vows and our Congregation charism and mission.
On this third Sunday of Advent let us deepen our preparations for the Incarnation.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“No one can think that the weakening of the family as that natural society founded on marriage will prove beneficial to society as a whole, the contrary is true.” (Amoris Laetitia, 52)

December 15
2026-12-15
FOCAL POINT:
“As an international Community, we assist each other in various parts of the world by sharing our ministries, experiences and resources.” (Mission Statement)

Deceased:
Br. Antonio Folcarelli, 1875, Rome, Italy

Birthdays:
Br. David Ernst, 1938, Canada
Fr. Joseph Malczyk, 1941, USA
Fr. Jerzy Zieba, 1965, USA

Ordination:
Fr. Andrzej Pakula, 2002, Poland

For the Church, our Holy Father and for our local ordinary.
In thanksgiving for the generosity of all our benefactors.
For peace in the world.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“I thank God that many families, which are far from considering themselves perfect, live in love, fulfill their calling and keep moving forward, even if they fall many times along the way.” (Amoris Laetitia, 57)

December 16
2026-12-16
FOCAL POINT:
“We share Christ’s own desire to enkindle the fire of divine love in the heart of every person on this earth.” (Mission Statement)

Deceased:
Fr. Walerian Kalinka, 1886, Lwow, Poland
Fr. Francis Ruetz, 2012, Waterloo, Canada

Birthday:
Fr. Ryszard Bala, 1961, Poland

For our Congregation, our superiors, and for vocations.
For those who have left our Congregation or are living on the margin of the Community.
For peace in the world.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“In and among families, the Gospel message should always resound; the core of that message, the kerygma, is what is most beautiful, most excellent, most appealing and at the same time most necessary.” (Amoris Laetitia, 58)

December 17
2026-12-17
FOCAL POINT:
As we strive to live Community, which is to be a true reflection of the Paschal Mystery, let us surrender ourselves to God, allowing the power of the Spirit to form Christ in us.

Deceased:
Fr. Piotr Szkodrov, 1889, Adrianople, Bulgaria
Fr. Paul Sobczak, 1922, Chicago, USA
Fr. Henry Schmidt, 1968, London, Canada
Fr. Louis Tusinski, 1973, Chicago, USA

Birthday:
Fr. Zygmunt Waz, 1950, Poland

Ordination:
Fr. Antonio Rencricca, 1966, Italy

For the grace to imitate our Founders, and for the spirit of the resurrection.
For Advent graces to all those seeking healing from abuse in the home or in the Church.
For our Superior General and his Curia.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“Our teaching on marriage and the family cannot fail to be inspired and transformed by the message of love and tenderness; otherwise, it becomes nothing more than the defense of a dry and lifeless doctrine.” (Amoris Laetitia, 59)

December 18
2026-12-18
FOCAL POINT:
We are called to be open to the Church’s call for the preferential option for the poor in our present and future apostolates.

Deceased:
Cl. Pawel Dembinski, 1904, Siemianowice, Poland
Br. Giovanni Bevilaqua, 1912, Adrianople, Bulgaria
Br. John Lipski, 1926, St. Louis, USA
Fr. Josef Obuchowski, 2020, Gdansk, Poland

Birthday:
Fr. Adam Otrebski, 1964, Poland

For the grace of health and spiritual growth for all members of our Congregation.
For our country and for peace.
For vocations to the Congregation of the Resurrection.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“The Synod Fathers noted that Jesus, in speaking of God’s original plan for man and woman, reaffirmed the indissoluble union between them.” (Amoris Laetitia, 62)

December 19
2026-12-19
FOCAL POINT:
“The Congregation of the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ began in Paris, France, on February 17, 1836, under the leadership of Bogdan Janski.” (Historical Preface)

Deceased:
Br. Feliks Korman, 1922, Radziwillow, Poland
Fr. Kenneth Bratko, 2004, Schaumburg, USA

Birthday:
Fr. Dariusz Juliusz Teodorowski, 1957, Poland

For our parents, relatives, friends and benefactors.
That all Resurrectionists may renew their dedication to religious life.
For Advent blessings upon the Apostles of the Resurrection.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“The Gospel of the family spans the history of the world, from the creation of man and woman in the image and likeness of God, to the fulfillment of the mystery of the covenant in Christ at the end of time with the marriage of the Lamb.” (Amoris Laetitia, 63)

December 24
2026-12-24
FOCAL POINT:
“They were now dead to sin and alive with the Risen Christ in a new life dedicated to truth and charity.” (Historical Preface)

For a strengthening of our hope, in order that we may receive Christ with joy.
For those in affliction, temptation or agony, may the coming feast be for them a source of peace and happiness.
For the grace to prepare our hearts to welcome Christ.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“The Church can require that the wedding be celebrated publicly, with the presence of witnesses and other conditions that have varied over the course of time, but this does not detract from the fact that the couple who marry are the ministers of the sacrament.” (Amoris Laetitia, 75)

The Nativity of the Lord
2026-12-25
Deceased:
Cl. Josef Janaszkiewicz, 1893, Lwow, Poland
Br. Jan Widuch, 1912, Krakow, Poland

For the Church, our Congregation, parents, relatives, friends and benefactors.
For blessings upon all Resurrectionists and Apostles of the Resurrection on this Christmas day.
For the grace to use our giftedness to enrich the Church.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“Marriage is firstly an intimate partnership of life and love which is a good for the spouses themselves.” (Amoris Laetitia, 80)

St. Stephen
2026-12-26
FOCAL POINT:
Love of God, for one another, and for the people we serve is a characteristic of the Congregation of the Resurrection.

Deceased:
Fr. Mitchell Pawelko, 1996, Des Plaines, USA

Birthday:
Fr. Szczepan Matula, 1980, Poland

For our Congregation, our Holy Father and for our local ordinary.
For bricklayers and stonemasons who celebrate their patron saint today, Saint Stephen.
For all families during this Christmas Season.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“The Synod Fathers also wished to emphasize that one of the fundamental challenges facing families today is undoubtedly that of raising children, made all the more difficult and complex by today’s cultural reality and the powerful influence of the media.” (Amoris Laetitia, 84)

St. John, Apostle and Evangelist
2026-12-27
FOCAL POINT:
“May the generous living of these Constitutions encourage all the members of this institute to an ever-deeper commitment to announce and give witness to the Paschal Mystery with the spirit of their Founder, Bogdan Janski, and co-founders, Rev. Frs. Peter Semenenko and Jerome Kajsiewicz.” (Joao Braz Card. De Aviz)

Deceased:
Cl. Ignacy Sztukowski, 1940, Dachau, Germany
Br. Kazimierz Palys, 1950, Radziwillow, Poland
Fr. Walter Galus, 1991, Chicago, USA

For the Church, our Holy Father and for our local ordinary.
For our country and for peace.
That we may be inspired to respond to the call to follow Christ by the example of Saint John.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“The Church is a family of families, constantly enriched by the lives of all those domestic churches.” (Amoris Laetitia, 87)

The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
2026-12-28
FOCAL POINT:
Reflection on the Charism and Mission of the Congregation will bring greater appreciation for our call to the Congregation.

Deceased:
Fr. John Bulbrook, 1969, Quebec, Canada

For the grace to imitate our Founders, and for the spirit of the resurrection.
For all families, may the example of the Holy Family inspire them.
For vocations to the Congregation of the Resurrection.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“The experience of love in families is a perennial source of strength for the life of the Church.” (Amoris Laetitia, 88)

December 29
2026-12-29
FOCAL POINT:
By the example of love of Community we give witness to the fact that Christ is alive and present in the world today.

Deceased:
Fr. Gary Palangio, 2016, Kitchener, Canada

Birthday:
Fr. Fabio de Siqueira Fonseca, 1970, Brazil

For ever greater fidelity to our religious vows and to the charism and mission of the Congregation.
For a spirit of hope as we approach a new year.
For all deceased members of the Congregation.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“The family is the setting in which a new life is not only born but also welcomed as a gift of God.” (Amoris Laetitia, 166)

December 30
2026-12-30
FOCAL POINT:
Resurrectionists strive, with the help of God, to remove from their lives anything that can separate them from God.

Deceased:
Fr. Anthony Fischer, 1939, London, Canada
Fr. Wilfrid Zettel, 1984, Hamilton, Canada
Br. Clifford Bringleson, 2012, Waterloo, Canada
Fr. Krzysztof Wojcicki, 2013, Skierniewice, Poland

For living and deceased parents of member of the Congregation.
For living and deceased benefactors of the Congregation.
For blessings on all families.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“A mother joins with God to bring forth the miracle of new life.” (Amoris Laetitia, 168)

Saint Sylvester I
2026-12-31
FOCAL POINT:
The Congregation is a faith community, in which each member is shown the same love and acceptance which he enjoys from God.

Deceased:
Br. Aloysius Jeske, 1906, Chicago, USA
Fr. Walenty Khaun, 1917, Mentorella, Italy
Br. Andrzej Szafranko, 1943, Rome, Italy
Br. Peter Durkota, 1957, North Bay, Canada
Fr. Andrew Kloska, 1987, Chicago, USA

Birthday:
Br. Christopher Trimpe, 1960, USA
Fr. Daniel Szkubera, 1985, Poland

In thanksgiving for the graces received during the past year, and for further graces in the year ahead.
For all those who have died this past year.
For all popes, and especially Saint Sylvester I whom we honour today.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“If a family is centered on Christ, he will unify and illumine its entire life.” (Amoris Laetitia, 317)

February 26
2027-02-26
FOCAL POINT:
“We regard the Congregation as a mother who carefully guides the development of our consecrated life.” (Con. 10)

Deceased:
Fr. Alfred Bentkowski, 1850, Rome, Italy
JEROME KAJSIEWICZ, 1873, Rome, Italy
Br. Girolamo Manfrini, 1911, Rome, Italy
Fr. Seweryn Fikus, 1965, Krakow, Poland
Fr. James Wahl, 2018, Kitchener, Canada

For our country, for civil rulers on the local and national levels.
For the displaced, jobless, poor and starving people throughout the world.
For vocations to the Congregation of the Resurrection.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“Our encounters with other Resurrectionists, who have received the charism of our founder Bogdan Janski and his disciples for the resurrection of society, have led us to a deeper personal encounter with the Risen Lord.” (Witnesses to the Resurrection, 1)

February 28
2027-02-28
FOCAL POINT:
“As members of the Congregation, we are religious in the Church and for the Church. Even though explicit references have not been made to prevailing Church legislation in every instance, we consider pertinent ecclesiastical legislation and directives to be binding in our religious and apostolic lives.” (Con. 11)

Deceased:
Fr. Andrew Ernewien, 1976, London, Canada

For conversion of sinners, and for all in affliction, temptation and agony.
For Father General and his curia, that they may provide leadership in the Spirit, serving as models of living the charism, of openness and trust.
For vocations to the Congregation of the Resurrection.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“The highest ordinary authority in the Province is the provincial superior assisted by his provincial council of five members.” (Provincial Statutes, 20a)

March 2
2027-03-02
FOCAL POINT:
“By our vows of poverty, chastity and obedience, we dedicate and commit ourselves totally to the Risen Christ in the consecrated life.” (Con. 13)

Deceased:
Br. Franciszek Markiel, 1918, Krakow, Poland
Fr. Gordon Ferguson, 1990, Dundas, Canada

That we may learn to internalize the vows, making them values that affect our daily life.
For increased fidelity to our religious vows and the spirit of our Founders.
For those who work in health care ministries.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“Since religious center their lives on living relationships through religious vows, [a] lack of receptivity to love affects their very sense of personal identity. They become isolated from God, others and even themselves.” (Resurrectionist Formation, 96)

Third Sunday of Lent
2027-03-03
FOCAL POINT:
“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)

Deceased:
Fr. John Grabowski, 1973, Woodstock, USA

That 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.
For all families and especially for those families struggling to survive.
May the graces and blessings of this Season of Lent inspire us to ever-greater prayer, fasting and alms-giving.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“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)

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)

Blessed Marie-Leonie Paradis
2027-05-04
FOCAL POINT:
“Mary is our model for all that we are called to be and do as Resurrectionists.” (Charism Statement)

Deceased:
Fr. Leon Sliwinski, 1972, Poznan, Poland
Br. Piotr Skorski, 1982, Warsaw, Poland
Fr. Marion Wroblewski, 2020, Chicago, USA

Birthdays:
Fr. Mieczyslaw Konieczek, 1963, Poland
Fr. Joseph de Viveiros, 1964, Canada

Ordination:
Fr. Steven Thoma, 1991, USA

For our country, parents, relatives, friends and benefactors.
For those who were educated in our schools and parishes.
For the Little Sisters of the Holy Family of Canada, may Blessed Marie-Leonie be a blessing to them.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“With great joy we once again recommit ourselves to the Tanzanian mission and pledge our support for our members there and their fruitful apostolic and formation efforts.” (Witnesses to the Resurrection, 13)

May 5
2027-05-05
FOCAL POINT:
“In our tradition, we have claimed Her [Mary] as the Mother of our Congregation and have been dedicated to promoting Her honor.” (Con. 8)

Deceased:
Br. John Nagle, 1873, St. Mary, USA

Birthday:
Fr. Augustyn Bazan, 1970, Poland

For those who have recommended themselves to our prayers.
For our members in the missions.
That Mary may be the model for all that we are called to be as Resurrectionists.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“God is the initiator and the source of power for all conversions and for the entire process of salvation. He invites us to begin the process and supports us by His Spirit throughout it.” (Resurrectionist Formation, 108)

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)

Our Lady of Sorrows
2027-09-15
FOCAL POINT:
“Those responsible for formation should be mature religious adequately prepared for these offices and filled with the spirit of the Church and the Charism of our Congregation.” (Con. 168)

Bishop Ordination:
Bishop Robert Kurtz, 1995, Bermuda

Ordination:
Fr. Henry Licznerski, 1992, USA

First Vows:
Fr. Marian Szablewski, 1959, Poland
Fr. Marek Strzyzynski, 1982, Poland
Fr. Jan Dziechciar, 1982, Poland
Fr. Krzysztof Kasperek, 1982, Poland
Fr. Andrzej Lewandowski, 1982, Poland
Fr. Jan Soroka, 1982, Poland
Fr. Marek Flasinski, 1983, Poland
Fr. Czeslaw Kaszubowski, 1983, Poland
Fr. Mieczyslaw Konieczek, 1983, Poland
Fr. Henryk Krajewski, 1983, Poland
Fr. Dariusz Schutzki, 1983, Poland
Fr. Krzysztof Mortka, 1983, Poland
Fr. Romuald Poltorak, 1983, Poland
Fr. Marek Ptak, 1983, Poland
Bp. Wieslaw Spiewak, 1983, Poland
Fr. Paulo Solak, 1984, Poland
Fr. Andrzej Duda, 1984, Poland
Fr. Adam Ferenc, 1985, Poland
Fr. Artur Kardas, 1985, Poland
Fr. Jacek Praski, 1985, Poland
Fr. Kazimierz Siwiec, 1985, Poland
Fr. Janusz Gadek, 1986, Poland
Fr. Jaroslaw Kinka, 1986, Poland
Fr. Miroslaw Knap, 1986, Poland
Fr. Roman Krekora, 1986, Poland
Fr. Henry Licznerski, 1986, Poland
Fr. Jerzy Rolka, 1986, Poland
Fr. Dariusz Juliusz Teodorowski, 1986, Poland
Fr. Jerzy Zieba, 1986, Poland
Fr. Hieronim Doering, 1987, Poland
Fr. Maciej A. Gawlik, 1987, Poland
Fr. Rafal Golina, 1987, Poland
Fr. Mieczyslaw Mlynarczyk, 1987, Poland
Fr. Slawomir Siemieniec, 1987, Poland
Fr. Adam P. Blyszcz, 1988, Poland
Fr. Stanislaw Jankowski, 1988, Poland
Fr. Krzysztof Swol, 1988, Poland
Fr. Dariusz Tabor, 1988, Poland
Fr. Edward Zakowicz, 1988, Poland
Fr. Stanislaw Zaryczny, 1988, Poland
Fr. Jacek Junak, 1988, Poland
Fr. Mariusz Mazur, 1989, Poland
Fr. Krzysztof Mietki, 1989, Poland
Fr. Antonio Motyka, 1989, Poland
Fr. Lech Nowinski, 1989, Poland
Fr. Augustyn Bazan, 1990, Poland
Fr. Janusz Dyl, 1990, Poland
Fr. Radoslaw Glimasinski, 1990, Poland
Fr. Mariusz Kiniorski, 1990, Poland
Fr. Maciej Sasiak, 1990, Poland
Fr. Darius Szczecinski, 1990, Poland
Fr. Andrzej Madry, 1991, Poland
Fr. Waldemar Nowaczyk, 1991, Poland
Fr. Zbigniew Eduardo Skora, 1991, Poland
Fr. Jacek Wojcik, 1992, Poland
Fr. Lucjan Bartkowiak, 1994, Poland
Fr. Bartlomiej Gzella, 1994, Poland
Fr. Wieslaw Hnatejko, 1994, Poland
Fr. Arkadiusz Kita, 1994, Poland
Fr. Grzegorz Sosnowski, 1994, Poland
Fr. Artur Traczewski, 1994, Poland
Fr. Gabriel Koch, 1995, Poland
Fr. Damian Korcz, 1995, Poland
Fr. Wojciech P. Pelka, 1995, Poland
Fr. Bogdan Bareja, 1996, Poland
Fr. Wojciech Maliszewski, 1996, Poland
Fr. Piotr Strzelczyk, 1996, Poland
Fr. Maciej Braun, 1997, Poland
Fr. Jan Kanty Kaczmarek, 1997, Poland
Fr. Stanislaw Szklarczyk, 1997, Poland
Fr. Robert Rapinczuk, 1998, Poland
Br. Piotr Baran, 1999, Poland
Fr. Jaroslaw Plaza, 1999, Poland
Fr. Sebastian Habowski, 2000, Poland
Fr. Juliusz Figlak, 2001, Poland
Fr. Krzysztof Janik, 2001, Poland
Fr. Szczepan Matula, 2001, Poland
Fr. Wojciech Mleczko, 2001, Poland
Fr. Damian Stachowiak, 2001, Poland
Fr. Piotr Stamach, 2001, Poland
Fr. Pawel Kruczek, 2002, Poland
Fr. Pawel Marek Szymanowski, 2002, Poland
Fr. Tomasz Wojciechowski, 2002, Poland
Fr. Daniel Hinc, 2003, Poland
Fr. Zbigniew Skora, 2003, Poland
Fr. Tomasz Baniak, 2004, Poland
Fr. Ivan Hamburg, 2004, Poland
Fr. Piotr Korycinski, 2004, Poland
Fr. Marcin Paca, 2004, Poland
Fr. Tomasz Sulkowski, 2004, Poland
Fr. Michal Szlachciak, 2004, Poland
Fr. Marcin Cwiek, 2005, Poland
Fr. Piotr Gastol, 2005, Poland
Fr. Mikolaj Lipitak, 2005, Poland
Fr. Krzysztof Szkubera, 2005, Poland
Fr. Tomasz Rostek, 2006, Poland
Fr. Andrzej Pakula, 2009, Poland
Fr. Tomasz Koperek, 2011, Poland
Fr. Lukasz Wasikiewicz, 2011, Poland
Br. Mosses Katikiro Karimbula, 2012
Br. Mariusz Kowalski, 2013, Poland
Fr. Daniel Szkubera, 2013, Poland
Fr. Luke Pecyna, 2014, Poland
Fr. Szymon Zaniewski, 2014, Poland
Fr. Kamil Brozyna, 2016, Poland
Br. Pawel Drach, 2016, Poland
Br. Pawel Obrebski, 2016, Poland
Cl. Vitalis Masika, 2016, Tanzania
Cl. Michal Kowalczyk, 2017, Poland
Cl. Michal Michalski, 2017, Poland
Deacon Kamil Sekula, 2017, Poland
Cl. Brayan Edward Gigo, 2020, Tanzania
Cl. Simoni Ignasi Leonsi, 2020, Tanzania
Cl. Petro Francis Kushaha, 2020, Tanzania
Cl. Michael Charles Mabuluja, 2020, Tanzania
Cl. Selestine Kulwa Matutu, 2020, Tanzania
Cl. Francis Peter Mkata, 2020, Tanzania
Cl. Emmanuel Ntula, 2020, Tanzania
Cl. Mario Rwegoshora Rutajula, 2020, Tanzania

For our members in the missions.
For all Resurrectionists, may they be a witness to the transforming power of God’s love.
For all deceased Resurrectionists family members, friends and benefactors.
That through the intercession Mary the Congregation will be enriched and strengthened.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“In a formation setting, some young people expect to be able to set their own goals, as well as the means and the rate at which they will achieve them. Taking responsibility for one’s formation is excellent, but it must be done within the parameters of the community which the person is joining.” (Eight Principles of Resurrectionist Spirituality, 49)

Sts. Cosmas and Damian
2027-09-25
FOCAL POINT:
“Since the Congregation is dedicated to the Lord’s Paschal Mystery, it strives to live the new life and hope of this mystery in every phase of its apostolic life, so that the religious achieve their own resurrection and that of society.” (Con. 191)

Deceased:
Fr. Steven Dabkowski, 1917, St. Louis, USA

Birthday:
Fr. Tomasz Rostek, 1986, Poland

For the conversion of sinners, and for all in affliction, temptation and agony.
For peace in the world.
In thanksgiving for the saints, especially for Saints Cosmas and Damian who we celebrate today.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“The aspect of original sin which we are concerned with here is the disorder that it has caused within the human person.” (Eight Principles of Resurrectionist Spirituality, 64)

Our Lady of Guadalupe and National Day of Prayer in Solidarity with Indigenous People
2027-12-12
FOCAL POINT:
“Our Congregation must be a model of Christian community in which people are one in heart and mind.” (Mission Statement)

Deceased:
Fr. Jan Giecewicz, 1936, Vienna, Austria
Fr. Richard Balazs, 2020, Chicago, USA

Birthday:
Br. William Hallas, 1947, USA

Ordination:
Fr. Krzysztof Mortka, 1987, Poland

For the conversion of sinners, and for all in affliction, temptation and agony.
For vocations to the Congregation.
Let us join our prayers with all Indigenous people so that we may stand in solidarity as one.
Let us offer praise and thanks to God for the gift of Mary to the Church.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“Most families have great respect for the elderly, surrounding them with affection and considering them a blessing.” (Amoris Laetitia, 48)

December 20
2027-12-20
FOCAL POINT:
“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)

Deceased:
Fr. Joseph Capiga, 1986, Hamilton, Canada
Fr. Leon Wojtyniak, 1991, Resende, Brazil

For our members in the missions.
For all those who have recommended themselves to our prayers.
For the grace to pray: “Come, Lord Jesus” during these last days of Advent.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“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)

Fourth Sunday of Advent
2027-12-21
FOCAL POINT:
“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)

Deceased:
Fr. Clayton Hergott, 1977, Dundas, Canada
Fr. Casimir Wilczynski, 2005, Montgomery, USA

For the conversion of sinners, and for all in affliction, temptation and agony.
For further growth in the prayer life of the entire Congregation.
In thanksgiving for the fast approaching Incarnation of Our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“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)

December 22
2027-12-22
FOCAL POINT:
“The first rule was written during the Lenten season of 1842 and became the basis for community life and personal sanctification.” (Historical Preface)

Deceased:
Fr. Stanislaus Siatka, 1933, Chicago, USA

For our deceased members and benefactors, and for the one who will die first among us.
For our local superior.
For peace in our world.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“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)

St. John of Kanty
2027-12-23
FOCAL POINT:
“They were now inspired to dedicate themselves to the Risen Saviour and to call themselves the ‘Brothers of the Resurrection.’” (Historical Preface)

Deceased:
Br. Feliks Piechota, 1917, Adrianople, Bulgaria
Fr. Edward Glowacki, 1919, Rome, Italy
Fr. Menno Hinsperger, 1966, London, Canada
Fr. Henry Kryger, 2002, St. Louis, USA
Birthday:
Cl. Lucas Freitas da Cruz, 1996, Brazil

For fidelity to our religious vows and to the charism and mission of the Congregation.
For peace in the world.
For the people of Lithuania and Poland as they celebrate Saint John of Kanty.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“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)
