April 16
2027-04-16
FOCAL POINT:
“The practice of social justice includes the observance of civil law when it is just.” (Con. 39)

Deceased:
Br. Ludwik Skorski, 1928, Rome, Italy
Fr. Julian Kalbarczyk, 1983, Warsaw, Poland

Birthdays:
Fr. Stefan Koperek, 1938, Poland

That in areas of formation we may place greater stress on loving one another than on performance or meeting expectations.
For the Church, and for our Holy Father.
For vocations to the Congregation of the Resurrection.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“Religious formation is an invitation to locate our personal growth within the communal matrix of a religious institute, to see the world in ways that are colored not only by our own personal history, but also by the accumulated wisdom, customs, insights and values flowing from the institute’s past history and present reality.” (Formation Policies and Procedures, 8)

St. Kateri Tekakwitha (Protectress of Canada)
2027-04-17
FOCAL POINT:
“The religious considers that the use of privileges of class and status in order to be exempted from the observance of laws is an abuse.” (Con. 39)

Deceased:
Fr. Rafael Peev, 1983, Burgas, Bulgaria
Fr. Charles Schoenbaechler, 2013, Louisville, USA

Ordination:
Fr. Stephen Glab, 1982, USA
Fr. Robert Rapinczuk, 2004, Poland

That true to its charism, the Congregation of the Resurrection may proclaim the Paschal Mystery as much by what it is as by what it does.
In thanksgiving for the gift of St. Kateri Tekakwitha to the people of Canada.
For those who pray for us and our ministries.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“As Resurrectionists, we recognize what a grace it would be for the life and vocations of our Congregation if one of our members who has gone before us were canonized.” (Witnesses to the Resurrection, 14)

April 19
2027-04-19
FOCAL POINT:
“Christ is our most perfect model of obedience.” (Con. 40)

Deceased:
Cl. Stefan Witwicki, 1847, Rome, Italy
Fr. John Piechowski, 1921, Chicago, USA
Br. Mikolaj Hudyn, 1931, Lwow, Poland
Fr. Francis Dembinski, 1935, Chicago, USA

Birthdays:
Fr. Dariusz Schutzki, 1964, Poland

That by our own lives and by the quality of our love in community we may give witness to the fact that Christ is alive and present in the world today.
For fidelity to our charism and religious vows.
That the Easter Season may continue to reveal the transforming power of God’s love made visible in the rising of Jesus from the dead.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“All sectors of the Congregation are encouraged to continue the development of ‘communities of the Risen Lord’ that would enable us to share our Resurrection charism and mission with the laity, while being open to the transformative gifts that they offer us through collaboration.” (Witnesses to the Resurrection, 3)

April 20
2027-04-20
FOCAL POINT:
“Inspired by His example and by the grace of the Holy Spirit, we offer our own will to God the Father and, in a spirit of faith, to our superior, whom we consider His representative on earth.” (Con. 40)

Deceased:
Br. Jozef Gesikowski, 1974, Poznan, Poland
Fr. Stanley Smuda, 1975, Des Plaines, USA
Fr. Valentine Lesiak, 1976, Chicago, USA
Br. Antoni Hlebowicz, 1993, Zlocieniec, Poland

For our superiors in their role of leadership, that they may find validation and support in their religious brothers.
For the Church, our Holy Father and our local ordinary.
For our parishioners, students and co-workers.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“The Congregation was founded to assist its members to grow in holiness.” (Resurrectionist Formation, 177)

Fourth Sunday of Easter & World Day of Prayer for Vocations
2027-04-21
FOCAL POINT:
“By the vow of obedience, we are obligated to obey the commands of our proper superior in matters that refer either directly or indirectly to the life of the Congregation, that is, to the observance of the vows, Constitutions and Statutes.” (Con. 41)

Deceased:
Br. Jan Fialkowski, 1943, Rome, Italy
Fr. Franciszek Pieczynski, 1952, Krakow, Italy

Birthdays:
Fr. Piotr Starmach, 1974, Poland
Cl. Gervas Kahabi Syrilo, 1999, Tanzania

That as a community, we may be generous in our response to the cry of the poor.
For our deceased members, and for all of our parents, relatives, friends and benefactors who have died believing in the Resurrection.
As we pray on this day for vocations to the Church we pray especially for vocations to the Congregation.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“All members will have a spiritual director or spiritual companion who will help them reflect upon their faith and assist them with discernment in individual and communal matters.” (Witnesses to the Resurrection, 2)

April 22
2027-04-22
FOCAL POINT:
“By our profession of obedience, we make ourselves totally available to the Church through the Congregation for bringing to completion the salvific mission of Christ, which He has entrusted to His Church.” (Con. 42)

Deceased:
Fr. John Fehrenbach, 1935, St. Agatha, Canada
Br. Francesco Mastropietro, 1939, Rome, Italy
Fr. Ignacy Grzybowski, 1969, Grudziadz, Poland
Fr. Fabian Dietrich, 1976, St. Mary, USA
Fr. Edwin Zygmunt, 1987, Chicago, USA

Ordination:
Fr. Jacek Junak, 1995, USA
Fr. Mariusz Mazur, 1995, Poland
Fr. Krzysztof Mietki, 1995, Poland
Fr. Antonio Motyka, 1995, Poland

For the members of our local communities as they encourage and support one another in pursuit of their spiritual and apostolic goals.
For those who were at one time members of the Congregation of the Resurrection.
For the gift of Resurrection upon all who have died.
For our Jewish brothers and sisters who begin Jewish Passover (Pesach) at sundown today.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“Religious life is a public, ecclesial proclamation that the values of the Risen Lord, proclaimed in the Scriptures, will be lived by a consecrated group for the church, world and themselves.” (Formation Policies and Procedures, 6)

Sts. Adalbert and George
2027-04-23
FOCAL POINT:
“By bringing about a unity of purpose and action, this vow [obedience] renders our apostolic life more fruitful.” (Con. 42)

Deceased:
Fr. Victor Killoran, 1993, Waterloo, Canada
Fr. Stefan Psuty, 2012, Poznan, Poland

Birthdays:
Fr. Adao Swatek, 1949, Brazil
Fr. Jacek Junak, 1969, USA

Ordination:
Fr. Jaroslaw Plaza, 2005, Poland

For the members of our local communities as they strive to bring the care, compassion and forgiveness of Christ to one another.
For parents, relatives, friends and benefactors, and for those who have recommended themselves to our prayers.
For the communion of Saints, may their example inspire us to ever-deeper faith, and today we especially seek the intercession of Saints Adalbert and George, both martyrs for the faith.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“All apostolic endeavors of the Congregation begin from [a] place of intimacy with the Risen Lord and flow into sharing this relationship with our broken world.” (Witnesses to the Resurrection, 10)

St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen
2027-04-24
FOCAL POINT:
“In the same way, it [obedience] strengthens the bonds of our common life.” (Con. 42)

Deceased:
Fr. Benno Graf, 1986, Kitchener, Canada

That the members of the general council may be men of the spirit and demonstrate a truly universal outlook as they assist the superior general in governing the entire Congregation.
For deceased parents, relatives, friends and benefactors, and for the one who will die first among us.
For greater devotion to Our Lady as a model of all that we are called to do and be as Resurrectionists.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“Pope Francis encourages us to see the quest for harmony in the common life as the way to true healing.” (Witnesses to the Resurrection, 4)

St. Mark the Evangelist
2027-04-25
FOCAL POINT:
“It [obedience] is also a response to Christ’s invitation to share in His Paschal Mystery because when we sacrifice our will to the Father, we die to self and rise to a new life in which we accept Christ as Lord and Master.” (Con. 42)

Deceased:
Fr. Jan Hempel, 1881, Zapalow, Poland
Fr. Steven Kowalczyk, 1950, Chicago, USA

Ordination:
Fr. Alexander Prosche, 2009, Poland

For continued growth in the prayer life of the community.
For our members in the missions.
For blessings upon all people and institutions under the patronage of St. Mark.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“Community life is an appropriate environment for personal development and for living the religious vows.” (Resurrectionist Formation, 159)

Our Lady of Good Council
2027-04-26
FOCAL POINT:
“Our dedication through this vow [obedience] serves as a prophetic sign of the resurrected life, where the will of every person will be united to the will of God.” (Con. 42)

Deceased:
Fr. Chester Chmurzynski, 2021, Waterloo, Canada

Birthdays:
Fr. Zygmunt Frackowiak, 1951, Poland

Ordination:
Fr. Pawel Marek Szymanowski, 2008, Poland
Fr. Tomasz Wojciechowski, 2008, USA

That our superiors may be men of God who make the promotion of spiritual values in community the principal scope of their activity.
For openness and honesty among members of our community, especially at house meetings.
For the Catholic Women’s League of Canada, that their patroness, Our Lady of Good Counsel, will continue to guide them and bless them.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“The common life makes visible our charism and is a sign of hope to contemporary society which is seeking the experience of community to remedy situations of isolation, alienation, and individualism.” (A Vision of Hope, 4)

April 27
2027-04-27
FOCAL POINT:
“We strive for that perfect obedience in which we seek to do God’s will in everything.” (Con. 43)

Deceased:
Fr. Edwin Michael, 1983, Chicago, USA
Fr. Lorford Keasey, 2021, Fort Myers, USA

Birthdays:
Fr. Thomas Kubik, 1944, USA

Ordination:
Fr. Bogdan Bareja, 2002, Poland
Fr. Wojciech Maliszewski, 2002, Poland

For our monthly days of recollection, that these may be a fruitful source of motivation and renewal.
For the grace of fidelity to our religious vows and our community charism.
For those who we educated in our schools and parishes.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“Christ was obedient to the Father’s will in all things. He was poor but not living in abject poverty as many did during his life of ministry on earth. He affirmed. He loved to be with the despised, the very people Resurrectionists are called to serve.” (Formation Policies and Procedures, 4)

Fifth Sunday of Easter
2027-04-28
FOCAL POINT:
“As our faith grows, we will come to recognize that the Holy Spirit speaks to us in many different ways: Sacred Scriptures, the Magisterium, the prescriptions of our Constitutions and Statutes, and ecclesiastical and religious Superiors.” (Con. 43)

Deceased:
Fr. Stefan Pawlicki, 1916, Krakow, Poland
Br. Ladislaus Rokosh, 1926, Chicago, USA
Fr. Stanislaw Szulhaczewicz, 2018, Zlocieniec, Poland

Birthdays:
Fr. Kazimierz Sawoscianik, 1956, Poland
Fr. Wojciech P. Pelka, 1973, Poland

Ordinations:
Fr. Ryszard Burda, 1984, Poland
Fr. Andrzej Gieniusz, 1984, Poland
Fr. Jacek Krzekotowski, 1984, Poland
Fr. Andrzej Skrzypczak, 1984, Poland
Fr. Herbert Sojka, 1984, Poland
Fr. Grzegorz Wisniewski, 1984, Poland
Fr. Juliusz Figlak, 2007, Poland
Fr. Krzysztof Janik, 2007, Poland
Fr. Pawel Kruczek, 2007, Poland
Fr. Szczepan Matula, 2007, Poland
Fr. Wojciech Mleczko, 2007, Poland
Fr. Zbigniew Skora, 2007, Poland
Fr. Damian Stachowiak, 2007, Poland
Fr. Piotr Starmach, 2007, Poland

For continued cooperation among the province/regions in areas of the apostolate as well as in formation.
For those in our Congregation who are struggling with their faith.
For the gift of wisdom for our superiors.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“The missions of the Congregation continue to be a priority.” (Provincial Statute, 85)

St. Catherine of Siena
2027-04-29
FOCAL POINT:
“The Holy Spirit speaks to us … in personal inspirations, the consensus we arrive at when we collectively seek God’s will through dialogue and house meetings.” (Con. 43)

Deceased:
Fr. August Mosser, 1930, Rome, Italy
Fr. Stanley Ross, 1969, Fontana, USA
Fr. Frank Dentinger, 1992, Guelph, Canada
Fr. Francis Grzechowiak, 2004, Des Plaines, USA

Ordination:
Fr. James Donohue, 1983, Canada

For all of our men in formation, for the directors of formation and for vocations.
For our country, for justice and peace.
For the Dominicans who celebrate today the great theologian and mystic, Saint Catherine of Siena.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“On our journey we have before us a new horizon. Its landscape may frighten us, but we believe in God’s unconditional love for us and we move forward in hope, trusting that God will bring new life out of death.” (New Horizons of Hope, 1)

Saint Marie of the Incarnation
2027-04-30
FOCAL POINT:
“The Holy Spirit speaks to us … through the demands of common life and the apostolate and the events of daily life.” (Con. 43)

Deceased:
Fr. Adalbert Kmiecik, 1940, Castleton, USA
Fr. Arthur Adamski, 1977, Chicago, USA
Fr. Peter Lenczyk, 1977, Fontana, USA
Fr. Constantin Patronov, 1991, Malko Tirnovo, Bulgaria

Birthdays:
Fr. Alexandre Lopes Alessio, 1982, Brazil

For our Congregation and our superiors, especially our local superior.
For our members in the missions.
For Saint Marie of the Incarnation, who founded the first girls school in Canada, may she continue to inspire young women in their thirst for knowledge.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“In the apostolates, the Congregation recognizes that ministry is mutual, that is, its members receive as well as give when ministering according to the Gospel.” (Resurrectionist Formation, 177)

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)

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)
