Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
2027-08-17
FOCAL POINT:
“The ill and the aged enjoy a special claim on personal and communal concerns. The ill are an appeal to all for brotherly service within the community. The aged will always be accorded the gratitude, respect, and care they deserve in their place of residence.” (Con. 142)

Deceased:
Br. Cesare Projetti, 1889, Mentorella, Italy

Birthday:
Fr. Jacek Krzekotowski, 1958, Poland

Ordination:
Fr. Fabio de Siqueira Fonseca, 2013, Brazil

For our country, and for civil authorities on the local and national levels.
For all the members of the South American Region.
For all benefactors of the Congregation, both living and deceased.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“I invite all Christians, everywhere, at this very moment, to a renewed personal encounter with Jesus Christ, or at least an openness to letting him encounter them; I ask all of you to do this unfailingly each day.” (The Joy of the Gospel, 3)

August 18
2027-08-18
FOCAL POINT:
“The Congregation desires that the religious formation of its members will develop along the lines established by the Church. The directives of the Church include great concern for the suitable human, spiritual, doctrinal, pastoral and professional development of the religious.” (Con. 148)

Deceased:
Fr. Leszek Bonikowski, 1991, Zlocieniec, Poland

For our parents, relatives, friends and benefactors, and for all those who have recommended themselves to our prayers.
For all those who assist in our apostolates, and those to whom we minister.
For the members of the Polish Province.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“Let me say this once more: God never tires of forgiving us; we are the ones who tire of seeking his mercy.” (The Joy of the Gospel, 3)

St. John Eudes
2027-08-19
FOCAL POINT:
“These directives [for religious formation] place a strong emphasis on preserving the spirit of the Founders together with a better understanding of the Charism and Mission of the Congregation.” (Con. 148)

For the grace to imitate our Founders, and for fidelity to our Charism and Mission.
For our members in the missions.
In thanksgiving for the gift of St. John Eudes to the Church; founder of the Order of our Lady of Charity, The Congregation of Jesus and Mary, and the Congregation of the Eudists.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“The Gospel, radiant with the glory of Christ’s cross, constantly invites us to rejoice.” (The Joy of the Gospel, 5)

Saint Bernard
2027-08-20
FOCAL POINT:
“The response of the individual to the call of Christ to personally imitate His life of chastity, poverty and obedience by a life lived in the Congregation marks the beginning of the process of formation.” (Con. 149)

Deceased:
Fr. Stanislaw Zelazek, 1990, Poznan, Poland

Birthdays:
Fr. Roberto Cachoeira Javorski, 1963, Brazil
Fr. Renato Benassi, 1967, Brazil
Fr. Marcin Cwiek, 1985, Poland

For the conversion of sinners, and for all in affliction, temptation and agony.
For our novices and seminarians, and for the various programs of ongoing formation.
For all institutions and people named in honour of Saint Bernard.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“I understand the grief of people who have to endure great suffering, yet slowly but surely we all have to let the joy of faith slowly revive as a quiet yet firm trust, even amid the greatest distress.” (The Joy of the Gospel, 6)

St. Pius X
2027-08-21
FOCAL POINT:
“A man, when he enters consecrated life, needs help to understand the nature, the dignity and the importance of his vocation. Since the reality of this call is the basis of all formation, Formators, in the name of the Congregation, shall identify and confirm its presence.” (Con. 149)

Deceased:
Fr. Wladyslaw Miernik, 1978, Krakow, Poland
Fr. Robert Liddy, 2015, Waterloo, Canada

For our deceased members and benefactors, and for the one who will die first among us.
For students, teachers and support staff preparing for a new school year.
For St. Pius X, for his gift of leadership to the Church as our Holy Father.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“A renewal of preaching can offer believers, as well as the lukewarm and the non-practicing, new joy in the faith and fruitfulness in the work of evangelization.” (The Joy of the Gospel, 11)

Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary
2027-08-22
FOCAL POINT:
“The Congregation believes that the words of Christ addressed to all Christians through baptism, ‘It was not you who chose me, it was I who chose you’ (John 15:16), are equally true to the call to consecrated life in the Congregation.” (Con. 149)

Deceased:
Fr. Stanislaw Tatar, 1979, Sulislawice, Poland

First Vows:
Fr. James Link, 1968, Canada
Fr. Murray McDermott, 1968, Canada

For fidelity to our Charism and Mission, and our religious vows, and for the spirit of the resurrection.
For vocations to the Congregation of the Resurrection.
In thanksgiving for Mary, especially for her role in the story of divine redemption, by serving as the mother of our Savior, in this she becomes Queen of all the earth.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“Whenever we make the effort to return to the source and to recover the original freshness of the Gospel, new avenues arise, new paths of creativity open up, words with new meaning for today’s world.” (The Joy of the Gospel, 11)

St. Rose of Lima
2027-08-23
FOCAL POINT:
“Every call of Christ is first of all a call to personal holiness. Religious profession contributes to an intimate, personal union with the Triune God.” (Con. 150)

Ordination:
Fr. Antoni da Costa Filho, 2009, Brazil
Deceased:
Fr. Alexander Reitzel, 1951, Kitchener, Canada
Fr. William Graf, 1983, Waterloo, Canada

For the Church, our Holy Father, and our local ordinary.
For blessings upon our country and its peoples.
For the example of care for the poor, which St. Rose of Lima offered to the people of Peru; may we imitate her example in our care for the poor.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“Saint John Paul II asked us to recognize that ‘there must be no lessening of the impetus to preach the Gospel’ to those who are far from Christ, ‘because this is the first task of the Church.’” (The Joy of the Gospel, 15)

Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time
2027-08-24
FOCAL POINT:
“Religious profession, rooted in the Sacrament of Baptism, enables the religious to share in Christ’s emptying of Himself and His life in the Spirit.” (Con. 150)

Deceased:
Br. Joseph Slomski, 1959, Chicago, USA
Fr. John Mysliwiec, 1974, Des Plaines, USA

Birthdays:
Fr. Jerzy Rolka, 1966, Poland

For our Congregation, our superiors and for vocations to our Congregation.
For our benefactors who continue to bless and enrich our Congregation with their generosity.
For the Apostle St. Bartholomew; through his example may we too respond fully to the call of Christ in our life.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“Evangelization takes place in obedience to the missionary mandate of Jesus: ‘Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.’” (The Joy of the Gospel, 19)

St. Joseph Calasanz & St. Louis
2027-08-25
FOCAL POINT:
“Formation aims primarily at fostering the participation of the religious in the Paschal Mystery whereby, guided by the Holy Spirit, he dies to self in order to live with Christ in God.” (Con. 150)

Deceased:
Fr. Stanislaus Rogalski, 1933, Chicago, USA
Fr. George Jendrach, 1990, Chicago, USA
Fr. Czeslaw Szalamacha, 2001, Krakow, Poland
Fr. Francis Majewicz, 2006, Chicago, USA
Fr. Eugeniusz Pietrasik, 2012, Kitchener, Canada

Birthday:
Fr. Tomasz Baniak, 1984, Poland

For our parents, relatives, friends, benefactors, both living and deceased.
For the Anglican community of the Resurrection.
For all deceased Resurrectionists and members of their families
For the people of St. Louis Parish who celebrate the feast of St. Louis.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“The word of God constantly shows us how God challenges those who believe in him ‘to go forth’.” (The Joy of the Gospel, 20)

August 26
2027-08-26
FOCAL POINT:
“Religious profession is effected in and through the Church. The religious binds himself in a special way to undertake the mission of the Church and to spend his life in its service.” (Con. 151)

Deceased:
Cl. Wilhelm Renner, 1889, Granheim, Germany
Bp. Robert Dehler, 1966, Kitchener, Canada
Fr. Jan Wojnar, 1981, Radziszowska, Poland

First Vows:
Fr. Josef Laniak, 1964, Poland
Fr. Pedro Loll, 1965, Poland
Fr. Lucjan Krzywonos, 1966, Poland
Br. Tadeusz Kuras, 1966, Poland
Fr. Ryszard Pacholec, 1966, Poland
Fr. Roman Palma, 1966, Poland
Fr. Henryk Rojek, 1966, Poland
Fr. Adao Swatek, 1966, Poland
Fr. Christopher Buda, 1966, Poland
Fr. Anthony Dziorek, 1967, Poland
Fr. Andrzej Jagielka, 1967, Poland
Fr. George Nowak, 1967, Poland
Fr. Zygmunt Waz, 1967, Poland
Fr. Jozef Domoradski, 1968, Poland
Fr. Zygmunt Frackowiak, 1968, Poland
Fr. Wlodzimierz Sobolewski, 1968, Poland
Fr. Andrzej Gieniusz, 1978, Poland

For those who have recommended themselves to our prayers and for those for whom we have promised to pray.
For the Apostles of the Resurrection.
For all the deceased members of the Congregation of the Resurrection.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“The Church which ‘goes forth’ is a community of missionary disciples who take the first step, who are involved and supportive, who bear fruit and rejoice.” (The Joy of the Gospel, 24)

Saint Monica
2027-08-27
FOCAL POINT:
“Formation, therefore, is ecclesial: it seeks to make the religious conscious of his participation in the mission of the Church and to develop his talents so that he is able to carry on the apostolate and spread the kingdom of God.” (Con. 151)

Birthday:
Fr. Gregory Helminski, 1949, USA

For the grace to imitate our Founders, and for fidelity to our charism and mission.
For all mothers, like Saint Monica, who pass on faith to their children.
For parents, relatives, friends and benefactors, and for all those who have recommended themselves to our prayers.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“The parish is not an outdated institution; precisely because it possesses great flexibility, it can assume quite different contours depending on the openness and missionary creativity of the pastor and the community.” (The Joy of the Gospel, 28)

St. Augustine
2027-08-28
FOCAL POINT:
“Religious understand that apostolic activity, rooted in and joined with contemplation, belongs to the very nature of consecrated life; for it is a holy service and work of love entrusted to them by the Church to be carried out in its name.” (Con. 151)

Deceased:
Br. Jozef Kazimierz Misiak, 1956, Radziwillow, Poland
Fr. Joseph Zaborowski, 1969, Chicago, USA
Fr. Stanislaw Cyganik, 2019, Warsaw, Poland

Birthdays:
Fr. Roman Krekora, 1966, Poland
Fr. Krzysztof Mietki, 1969, Poland

For all those who share in parish ministry with members of the Congregation.
In thanksgiving for Bishop and Doctor of the Church, St. Augustine.
For peace in the world.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“Pastoral ministry in a missionary style is not obsessed with the disjointed transmission of a multitude of doctrines to be insistently imposed.” (The Joy of the Gospel, 35)

The Passion of St. John the Baptist
2027-08-29
FOCAL POINT:
“In the formation of the religious, as is the tradition of the Congregation, Mary will be presented as a model. She is the perfect disciple of Jesus and is the model of all who are called to discipleship.” (Con. 152)

Deceased:
Fr. Antoni Miechonski, 1971, Wejherowo, Poland
Fr. Roman Hinschberger, 1975, Kitchener, Canada

For the conversion of sinners, and for all in affliction, temptation and agony.
John the Baptist with great courage called us to a change of heart and to embrace the ways of God, may we continue to respond to this call.
For vocations to the Congregation of the Resurrection.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“A Church which ‘goes forth’ is a Church whose doors are open. Going out to others in order to reach the fringes of humanity does not mean rushing out aimlessly into the world. Often it is better simply to slow down, to put aside our eagerness in order to see and listen to others, to stop rushing from one thing to another, and to remain with someone who has faltered along the way.” (The Joy of the Gospel, 46)

August 30
2027-08-30
FOCAL POINT:
[Mary’s], “faith enabled Her to accept to gift of God’s love and to trust that all the promises made to Her would be fulfilled. Her hope enabled Her to rely upon the power of the Spirit to form Jesus within Her. Her love enabled Her to live a life of self-denial and joyful service.” (Con. 152)

Deceased:
Fr. Francis Freiburger, 1965, Waterloo, Canada
Fr. John Wojcik, 1980, Chicago, USA
Fr. Louis Gracz, 1988, Chicago, USA
Fr. Chester Norkiewicz, 1999, Des Plaines, USA

For our deceased members and benefactors, and for the one who will die first among us.
For students, teachers and support staff as they prepare for a new school year.
For the newly married, and for those preparing for marriage.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“Today we are seeing in many pastoral workers, including consecrated men and women, an inordinate concern for their personal freedom and relaxation, which leads them to see their work as a mere appendage to their life, as if it were not part of their very identity.” (The Joy of the Gospel, 78)

Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time
2027-08-31
FOCAL POINT:
[Mary’s] “obedience enabled Her to cooperate with all of God’s plans for Her. Her humility led Her to accept Her own lowliness even while She acknowledged and proclaimed the great things God was doing in Her and through Her. Our religious will become more perfect disciples of Jesus if they follow Mary, rely on Mary and tend to Christ through Mary.” (Con. 152)

Deceased:
Fr. Feliks Zwiardowski, 1895, Texas, USA
Fr. Felix Miliszkiewicz, 1995, Chicago, USA

Ordination:
Fr. Jose Flavio Sotero Barbosa, 2019, Brazil

For fidelity to our vows, and for the spirit of the resurrection.
For those preparing to receive the sacraments of the Church.
For vocations to the Congregation of the Resurrection.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“The joy of the Gospel is such that it cannot be taken away from us by anyone or anything.” (The Joy of the Gospel, 84)

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)

Blessed Marie-Anne Blondin
2028-04-18
FOCAL POINT:
“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)

Deceased:
Br. Czeslaw Bak, 1916, Poznan, Poland

For heath, spiritual growth and for all the intentions of members of our Congregation.
For the Sisters of St. Anne of Canada who celebrate Blessed Marie-Anne Blondin today.
For vocations to the Congregation of the Resurrection.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“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)

June 14
2028-06-14
FOCAL POINT:
“Mass shall be offered in each House for the Superior General and for the Provincial Superior on the anniversary of their election.” (Con. 76)

Deceased:
Cl. Ignacy Zamojski, 1894, Krakow, Poland
Cl. Jan Hosenberg, 1895, Skaibotten, Prussia
Cl: Ludwik Rychlik, 1895, Lwow, Poland
Fr. Andrzej Klimaszewski, 1995, Sambor, Ukraine
Fr. Patrick Sheridan, 2003, Kitchener, Canada

Ordinations:
Fr. Henryk Karbowiak, 1970, Poland
Fr. Kazimierz Wojtowicz 1970, Poland

For our Congregation, our superiors and vocations to our Congregation.
For the gift of wisdom for all pastors.
For Father General and his Curia.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“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)

Third Sunday of Lent
2029-03-03
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)
