Congregation of the Resurrection

March 15
2027-03-15
FOCAL POINT:
“Since chastity is a gift of God, we pray that God grant it to us and assist us to grow in this virtue.” (Con. 18)

Deceased:
Fr. John Bujalski, 1970, Chicago, USA
Fr. James Johnstone, 2015, Kitchener, Canada
Fr. Jan Mazurek, 2016, Vienna, Austria

For our Congregation, and for our superiors.
For those seeking employment.
For a spirit of reconciliation during the Lenten Season.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“How wonderful to be able to … say, ‘God loves me and that is the basis of my life.” (Resurrectionist Formation, 1)

March 16
2027-03-16
Focal Point:
“In addition to prayer, we shall add the practice of mortification to help us to grow in self-discipline, which enables us to avoid what endangers our observance of chastity.” (Con. 18)

Birthdays:
Br. John Cline, 1942, Canada
Fr. Josef Domoradski, 1951, Poland
Fr. Mariusz Mazur, 1969, Poland

For increased fidelity to our community charism and to our religious vows.
For vocations to our Congregation.
For peace in our world.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“The effects of personal sin disorient religious from their goals and increases their inclination to evil.” (Resurrectionist Formation, 97)

Fifth Sunday of Lent & Development and Peace Sunday
2027-03-17
FOCAL POINT:
“True fraternal charity realized in our community life is a strong aid to chastity.” (Con. 18)

Deceased:
Fr. Francis Repinski, 1927, Chicago, USA
Fr. Walenty Flieger, 2019, Gdansk, Poland.

For all those who have recommended themselves to our prayers.
That through the intercession of St. Patrick, we may be evangelizers to the unchurched.
For peace in the world.
May our efforts in support of Canadian Development and Peace bring greater peace of all God’s creation.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“The common life lived in a manner which promotes unity and love with the Lord and among the members is a lofty goal.” (Resurrectionist Formation, 155)

St. Cyril of Jerusalem
2027-03-18
FOCAL POINT:
“In response to Christ’s invitation, and recalling the example of His own personal life, we vow to live a life of evangelical poverty.” (Con. 19)

Deceased:
Br. Benedetto Benedetti, 1921, St. Angelo, Italy

That the Lord may help us to remove from our lives anything that separates us from Him, or that hinders His work in us and through us.
For our members in the missions.
May the example of Saint Cyril of Jerusalem, theologian, inspire us to deepen our theological knowledge.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“We will promote stewardship as a way of life in our pastoral apostolates.” (Provincial Pastoral Handbook, 3)

Saint Joseph, Spouse of the Virgin Mary & Principal Patron of Canada
2027-03-19
FOCAL POINT:
“That the profession of poverty for the sake of following Christ implies a life of labor and moderation.” (Con. 20)

Deceased:
Fr. Constantinus Chaulland, 1883, Adrianople, Bulgaria
Fr. Piotr Kaglik, 2003, Vienna, Austria
Fr. Wieslaw Langner, 2006, Koscierzyna, Poland

Ordination:
Fr. Marian Szablewski, 1965, Poland

For our bishop, and for our local superior.
That this season of Lent may be enriched with prayer, fasting and alms giving.
For the people of Canada, may our patron, Saint Joseph, continue to watch over us and protect us.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“In our human condition we are weak, vulnerable and broken. When we fail to admit our condition, we can destroy our community life and eat away at personal relationships with our brothers.” (Witnesses to the Resurrection, 4)

March 20
2027-03-20
FOCAL POINT:
“By force of the vow [poverty], a complete dependence on our Superiors in the use and disposition of goods as well as the renouncing of at least the administration of our own patrimony.” (Con. 20)

Deceased:
Fr. Carl Benninger, 1956, Louisville, USA
Fr. Peter Pigott, 2022, Kitchener, Canada

Birthdays:
Fr. Wincenty Suwala, 1931, Poland
Fr. Marek Perzynski, 1955, Poland

That the spirit of prayer and mortification may take root in our Congregation of the Resurrection.
For the people of Canada as we celebrate the patron saint of Canada, for blessings upon our lands and people.
For vocations to the Congregation of the Resurrection.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“Personal growth means opening an inner space of freedom in order to allow God to be more present in us and to act in us more freely.” (Ongoing Formation,6)

March 21
2027-03-21
FOCAL POINT:
“By evangelical poverty, we worship God by acknowledging our total dependence on Him.” (Con. 21)

Deceased:
Fr. John Iwicki, 1992, Bensenville, USA

Birthdays:
Fr. Joseph Glab, 1945, USA
Fr. Pedro Loll, 1947, Poland
Br. Miroslaw Kludka, 1969, Poland

For our parents, relatives, friends and benefactors.
For those seeking employment.
For the terminally ill, for the grace to let go and welcome the invitation of the Risen Lord to eternity.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“We believe that God continues to call people to a religious vocation in the midst of a contemporary culture of death and unfreedom.” (A Vision of Hope, 11)

March 22
2027-03-22
FOCUS POINT:
“We detach ourselves from material things so that we may give ourselves more fully to the imitation of the poor Christ and to the exercise of the apostolate.” (Con. 21)

Birthdays:
CI. Petro Kushaha Francis, 1998, Tanzania
CI. Gabriel Malone Ramos Bastos, 2001, Brazil

That we may hear and accept the gospel call to repent.
For the one who will die first among us.
For peace in the world.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“By the process of personal conversion, a person lives the Paschal Mystery.” (Resurrectionist Formation, 111)

St. Turibius of Mogrovejo
2027-03-23
FOCAL POINT:
[Through poverty] “We give witness to the world of the supreme importance of storing up treasure in heaven.” (Con. 21)

Birthdays:
Fr. Lucjan Bartkowiak, 1974, Poland

Ordinations:
Fr. Edward Lipiec, 1969, Poland
Fr. Tadeusz Nosal, 1969, Poland

That we may identify with Christ and with his mission, accepting our call ‘to serve the needs of all.’
For the members of the Polish Province.
For the indigenous people of South America, may their patron, Saint Turibius, bless them and enrich them.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“We have hope and confidence in the Risen Lord who continues to walk with us, inviting us to encounter him in new and surprising ways.” (Witnesses to the Resurrection, 1)

Passion (Palm) Sunday
2027-03-24
FOCAL POINT:
“Since Christ was a person who was poor both in fact and in spirit, our practice of evangelical poverty will be both external and internal.” (Con. 22)

Deceased:
Archbp. Joseph Weber, 1918, Chicago, USA
Fr. Joseph Prusinski, 1980, Chicago, USA
Br. Andrzej Gierczak, 1981, Rome, Italy
Fr. James Antosz, 1989, Du Bois, USA
Fr. Mario Troiani, 2002, Pescara, Italy

Birthdays:
Fr. Kazimierz Linkiewicz, 1929, Poland
Fr. Stanislaw Szklarczyk, 1977, Poland

That the Church may be renewed constantly and purified by penance.
For the conversion of sinner.
In thanksgiving for the passion of Christ, may his great gift to us not be forgotten.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“Our emotions are an integral and essential part of our human nature. As such, they are good in enriching our lives, giving us a zest for life, warning us of danger, strengthening us in difficult times.” (Resurrection Formation, 67)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Birthdays:
Fr. Krzysztof Kasperek, 1962, Poland

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Birthdays:
Fr. Tomasz Sulkowski, 1984, Poland

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

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

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)

January 16
2028-01-16
FOCAL POINT:
“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)

Deceased:
Fr. Stanley Fiolek, 1958, Chicago, USA

Birthdays:
Fr. Janusz Dyl, 1969, Poland
Cl. Selestine Kulwa Matutu, 1998, Tanzania

For increased fidelity to our charism, our religious vows and the spirit of our Founders.
For those seeking employment.
For all Christians and people of faith throughout the world.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“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)

February 16
2028-02-16
FOCAL POINT:
“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)

Deceased:
Br. Jan Popowski, 1895, Rome, Italy

Birthdays:
Fr. Henry Licznerski, 1966, USA

First Vows:
Fr. Nelson da Silva Santos, 1992, Brazil
Fr. Renato Benassi, 1992, Brazil

For our members in the missions: in Bolivia, Brazil, Tanzania and Bulgaria.
For those who have asked us to pray for their intentions.
For all deceased Resurrectionists.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“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)

St. Gregory of Narek
2028-02-27
FOCAL POINT:
“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)

Deceased:
Fr. Leander Schwan, 1980, Kitchener, Canada
Fr. Zygmund Tkaczyk, 1987, Debki, Poland
Fr. Jan Solak, 2020, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Birthdays:
Br. Edward Hohenadel, 1946, Canada
Fr. Radoslaw Glimasinski, 1970, Poland

Ordination:
Fr. Luciano Piotrowski, 1989, Poland

For our parents, relatives, friends and benefactors, and for all those who have recommended themselves to our prayers.
For the grace of perseverance in our vocation.
For St. Gregory of Narek, an Armenian monk known as a mystic, poet, and theologian.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“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)

Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion
2028-03-29
FOCAL POINT:
“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)

Deceased:
Fr. Stanislaw Szyller, 1905, Adrianopel, Bulgaria
Fr. Vincent Rapacz, 1931, Chicago, USA
Br. Stanislaus Glinski, 1943, Kankakee, USA
Fr. Edward Sala, 1970, Chicago, USA
Fr. Theodore Sobisch, 1987, Waterloo, Canada

For our deceased members, members of our families, friends and benefactors.
For those we promised to pray for.
For healing for those abused by family, friends and the Church.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“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)

Holy Saturday
2028-03-30
FOCAL POINT:
“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)

Ordination:
Fr. David Mowat, 1963, Canada

For the Church and our Holy Father.
For those seeking employment.
For peace in the world.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“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)
