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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270315
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270316
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SUMMARY:March 15
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“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) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. John Bujalski\, 1970\, Chicago\, USA\nFr. James Johnstone\, 2015\, Kitchener\, Canada\nFr. Jan Mazurek\, 2016\, Vienna\, Austria \n  \n\nFor our Congregation\, and for our superiors.\nFor those seeking employment.\nFor a spirit of reconciliation during the Lenten Season.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“How wonderful to be able to … say\, ‘God loves me and that is the basis of my life.” (Resurrectionist Formation\, 1) \n 
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/march-15/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270316
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270317
DTSTAMP:20260403T170009
CREATED:20230105T175757Z
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UID:5982-1805155200-1805241599@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:March 16
DESCRIPTION:Focal Point: \n“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) \n  \nBirthdays:\nBr. John Cline\, 1942\, Canada\nFr. Josef Domoradski\, 1951\, Poland\nFr. Mariusz Mazur\, 1969\, Poland \n  \n\nFor increased fidelity to our community charism and to our religious vows.\nFor vocations to our Congregation.\nFor peace in our world.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“The effects of personal sin disorient religious from their goals and increases their inclination to evil.” (Resurrectionist Formation\, 97) \n 
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/march-16/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270317
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270318
DTSTAMP:20260403T170009
CREATED:20230105T180040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T145549Z
UID:5985-1805241600-1805327999@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:Fifth Sunday of Lent & Development and Peace Sunday
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“True fraternal charity realized in our community life is a strong aid to chastity.” (Con. 18) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Francis Repinski\, 1927\, Chicago\, USA\nFr. Walenty Flieger\, 2019\, Gdansk\, Poland. \n  \n\nFor all those who have recommended themselves to our prayers.\nThat through the intercession of St. Patrick\, we may be evangelizers to the unchurched.\nFor peace in the world.\nMay our efforts in support of Canadian Development and Peace bring greater peace of all God’s creation.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“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) \n 
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/st-patrick/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270318
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270319
DTSTAMP:20260403T170009
CREATED:20230105T180214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T145626Z
UID:5988-1805328000-1805414399@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:St. Cyril of Jerusalem
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“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) \n  \nDeceased:\nBr. Benedetto Benedetti\, 1921\, St. Angelo\, Italy \n  \n\nThat 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.\nFor our members in the missions.\nMay the example of Saint Cyril of Jerusalem\, theologian\, inspire us to deepen our theological knowledge.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“We will promote stewardship as a way of life in our pastoral apostolates.” (Provincial Pastoral Handbook\, 3) \n 
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/st-cyril-of-jerusalem/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270319
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270320
DTSTAMP:20260403T170009
CREATED:20230105T180558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T145732Z
UID:5991-1805414400-1805500799@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:Saint Joseph\, Spouse of the Virgin Mary & Principal Patron of Canada
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“That the profession of poverty for the sake of following Christ implies a life of labor and moderation.” (Con. 20) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Constantinus Chaulland\, 1883\, Adrianople\, Bulgaria\nFr. Piotr Kaglik\, 2003\, Vienna\, Austria\nFr. Wieslaw Langner\, 2006\, Koscierzyna\, Poland \n  \nOrdination:\nFr. Marian Szablewski\, 1965\, Poland \n  \n\nFor our bishop\, and for our local superior.\nThat this season of Lent may be enriched with prayer\, fasting and alms giving.\nFor the people of Canada\, may our patron\, Saint Joseph\, continue to watch over us and protect us.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“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)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/saint-joseph-spouse-of-mary/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270320
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270321
DTSTAMP:20260403T170009
CREATED:20230105T180700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T145822Z
UID:5993-1805500800-1805587199@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:March 20
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“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) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Carl Benninger\, 1956\, Louisville\, USA\nFr. Peter Pigott\, 2022\, Kitchener\, Canada \n  \nBirthdays:\nFr. Wincenty Suwala\, 1931\, Poland\nFr. Marek Perzynski\, 1955\, Poland \n  \n\nThat the spirit of prayer and mortification may take root in our Congregation of the Resurrection.\nFor the people of Canada as we celebrate the patron saint of Canada\, for blessings upon our lands and people.\nFor vocations to the Congregation of the Resurrection.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“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) \n 
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/march-20/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270321
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270322
DTSTAMP:20260403T170009
CREATED:20230105T180850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T150921Z
UID:5996-1805587200-1805673599@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:March 21
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“By evangelical poverty\, we worship God by acknowledging our total dependence on Him.” (Con. 21) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. John Iwicki\, 1992\, Bensenville\, USA \n  \nBirthdays:\nFr. Joseph Glab\, 1945\, USA\nFr. Pedro Loll\, 1947\, Poland\nBr. Miroslaw Kludka\, 1969\, Poland \n  \n\nFor our parents\, relatives\, friends and benefactors.\nFor those seeking employment.\nFor the terminally ill\, for the grace to let go and welcome the invitation of the Risen Lord to eternity.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“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)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/march-21/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270322
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270323
DTSTAMP:20260403T170009
CREATED:20230105T181011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T145957Z
UID:5999-1805673600-1805759999@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:March 22
DESCRIPTION:FOCUS POINT: \n“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) \n  \nBirthdays:\nCI. Petro Kushaha Francis\, 1998\, Tanzania\nCI. Gabriel Malone Ramos Bastos\, 2001\, Brazil \n\nThat we may hear and accept the gospel call to repent.\nFor the one who will die first among us.\nFor peace in the world.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“By the process of personal conversion\, a person lives the Paschal Mystery.” (Resurrectionist Formation\, 111) \n 
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/march-22/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270323
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270324
DTSTAMP:20260403T170009
CREATED:20230105T181122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T150032Z
UID:6002-1805760000-1805846399@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:St. Turibius of Mogrovejo
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n[Through poverty] “We give witness to the world of the supreme importance of storing up treasure in heaven.” (Con. 21) \n  \nBirthdays:\nFr. Lucjan Bartkowiak\, 1974\, Poland \n  \nOrdinations:\nFr. Edward Lipiec\, 1969\, Poland\nFr. Tadeusz Nosal\, 1969\, Poland \n  \n\nThat we may identify with Christ and with his mission\, accepting our call ‘to serve the needs of all.’\nFor the members of the Polish Province.\nFor the indigenous people of South America\, may their patron\, Saint Turibius\, bless them and enrich them.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“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) \n 
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/st-turibius-of-mogrovejo/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270324
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270325
DTSTAMP:20260403T170009
CREATED:20230105T181229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T150202Z
UID:6005-1805846400-1805932799@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:Passion (Palm) Sunday
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“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) \n  \nDeceased:\nArchbp. Joseph Weber\, 1918\, Chicago\, USA\nFr. Joseph Prusinski\, 1980\, Chicago\, USA\nBr. Andrzej Gierczak\, 1981\, Rome\, Italy\nFr. James Antosz\, 1989\, Du Bois\, USA\nFr. Mario Troiani\, 2002\, Pescara\, Italy \n  \nBirthdays:\nFr. Kazimierz Linkiewicz\, 1929\, Poland\nFr. Stanislaw Szklarczyk\, 1977\, Poland \n  \n\nThat the Church may be renewed constantly and purified by penance.\nFor the conversion of sinner.\nIn thanksgiving for the passion of Christ\, may his great gift to us not be forgotten.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“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)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/march-24/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270325
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270326
DTSTAMP:20260403T170009
CREATED:20230105T181338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T150234Z
UID:6008-1805932800-1806019199@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:Holy Week
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“We believe that Mary is our model for all that we are called to be and do as Resurrectionists.” (Charism Statement) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Franciszek Anders\, 1985\, Poznan\, Poland\nBr. Carl Voll\, 2000\, Kitchener\, Canada \n  \n\nThat we may recognize and accept ourselves as religious with vows which must be lived authentically\, credibly\, radically\, prophetically and joyfully.\nFor vocations to our Congregation.\nThat in our words and deeds\, we will announce the presence of the Lord in our lives.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“Mary\, you will conceive and bear a son.” (Luke 1:27) \n 
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/annunciation-of-the-lord/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270326
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270327
DTSTAMP:20260403T170009
CREATED:20230105T181445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T150316Z
UID:6011-1806019200-1806105599@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:Holy Week
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“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) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Andrzej Drabik\, 1941\, Skole\, Poland\nFr. Peter Fehrenbach\, 1980\, Toronto\, Canada \n  \n\nFor faithfulness to the vows\, and for the spirit of resurrection.\nFor blessings upon all Resurrectionists throughout the world.\nFor peace in the world.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“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)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/march-26/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270327
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270328
DTSTAMP:20260403T170009
CREATED:20230105T182529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T150346Z
UID:6014-1806105600-1806191999@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:Holy Week
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“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) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Andrzej Paszkiewicz\, 1932\, Plovdiv\, Bulgaria\nFr. Michael Weiler\, 1970\, Detroit\, USA\nFr. Piotr Kobus\, 1975\, Krakow\, Poland \n  \nBirthdays:\nFr. Krzysztof Kasperek\, 1962\, Poland \n  \n\nFor 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.\nFor the sick\, the aged and the lonely. For the one who will die first among us.\nFor the needs of the Church and the Congregation in developing countries.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“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)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/march-27/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270328
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270329
DTSTAMP:20260403T170009
CREATED:20230105T182648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T150430Z
UID:6017-1806192000-1806278399@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:Holy Thursday of the Lord’s Supper
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“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) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Isidor Georgiev\, 1909\, Malko Tirnovo\, Bulgaria\nBr. Giovanni Cinti\, 1929\, Rome\, Italy\nFr. John Obyrtacz\, 1935\, Chicago\, USA\nFr. Jan Zdechlik\, 1940\, Rome\, Italy\nFr. Thaddeus Ligman\, 1950\, Chicago\, USA \n  \n\nFor the sick\, the suffering\, the dying and for the one who will die first among us.\nFor the members of our local house.\nFor our Jewish and Muslim brothers and sisters.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“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)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/march-28/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270331
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270401
DTSTAMP:20260403T170009
CREATED:20230105T183016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T150625Z
UID:6026-1806451200-1806537599@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:Easter Sunday of the Lord’s Resurrection
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“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) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Stanislaw Paduch\, 1906\, Krakow\, Poland\nFr. Jan Czekaj\, 1939\, Rome\, Italy\nFr. Franciszek Wilemski\, 1939\, Poznan\, Poland\nFr. Louis Batte\, 1991\, Waterloo\, Canada \n  \nBirthdays:\nFr. Tomasz Sulkowski\, 1984\, Poland \n  \n\nFor a spirit of reconciliation in our personal lives\, in community relationships\, carrying over into our ministry and shared with the faithful we serve.\nIn thanksgiving for the generosity of our benefactors.\nMay our Alleluia on this day proclaim loudly and boldly the good news of the Resurrection.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“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)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/march-31/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270504
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270505
DTSTAMP:20260403T170009
CREATED:20230111T181909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230111T181909Z
UID:6259-1809388800-1809475199@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:Blessed Marie-Leonie Paradis
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“Mary is our model for all that we are called to be and do as Resurrectionists.” (Charism Statement) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Leon Sliwinski\, 1972\, Poznan\, Poland\nBr. Piotr Skorski\, 1982\, Warsaw\, Poland\nFr. Marion Wroblewski\, 2020\, Chicago\, USA \n  \nBirthdays:\nFr. Mieczyslaw Konieczek\, 1963\, Poland\nFr. Joseph de Viveiros\, 1964\, Canada \n  \nOrdination:\nFr. Steven Thoma\, 1991\, USA \n  \n\nFor our country\, parents\, relatives\, friends and benefactors.\nFor those who were educated in our schools and parishes.\nFor the Little Sisters of the Holy Family of Canada\, may Blessed Marie-Leonie be a blessing to them.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“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) \n 
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/blessed-marie-leonie-paradis/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270505
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270506
DTSTAMP:20260403T170009
CREATED:20230111T182009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230111T182009Z
UID:6262-1809475200-1809561599@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:May 5
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“In our tradition\, we have claimed Her [Mary] as the Mother of our Congregation and have been dedicated to promoting Her honor.” (Con. 8) \n  \nDeceased:\nBr. John Nagle\, 1873\, St. Mary\, USA \n  \nBirthday:\nFr. Augustyn Bazan\, 1970\, Poland \n  \n\nFor those who have recommended themselves to our prayers.\nFor our members in the missions.\nThat Mary may be the model for all that we are called to be as Resurrectionists.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“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)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/may-5/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270531
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270601
DTSTAMP:20260403T170009
CREATED:20230111T191357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230111T191357Z
UID:6339-1811721600-1811807999@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \nMary’s presence in our community is a constant source of grace and blessing. \n  \nDeceased:\nBr. Stanley Dubzinski\, 1924\, St. Mary\, USA\nFr. Wojciech Niemier\, 1951\, Rome\, Italy\nFr. Michael Kiefer\, 1989\, Kitchener\, Canada\nFr. Wladyslaw Robaczynski\, 1999\, Sucha\, Poland \n  \nFirst Vows:\nFr. Toby Collins\, 2003\, Canada \n  \nOrdinations:\nFr. Christopher Buda\, 1975\, Poland\nFr. Anthony Dziorek\, 1975\, Poland\nFr. Zygmunt Waz 1975\, Poland \n  \n\nFor blessings upon the provincial leadership of the Polish Province.\nFor our Congregation\, our superiors\, and for vocations.\nFor all who have died in Christ.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“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) \n 
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/visitation-of-the-blessed-virgin-mary/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270915
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270916
DTSTAMP:20260403T170009
CREATED:20220711T235008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T173259Z
UID:2568-1820966400-1821052799@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:Our Lady of Sorrows
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“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) \n  \nBishop Ordination:\nBishop Robert Kurtz\, 1995\, Bermuda \n  \nOrdination:\nFr. Henry Licznerski\, 1992\, USA \n  \nFirst Vows:\nFr. Marian Szablewski\, 1959\, Poland\nFr. Marek Strzyzynski\, 1982\, Poland\nFr. Jan Dziechciar\, 1982\, Poland\nFr. Krzysztof Kasperek\, 1982\, Poland\nFr. Andrzej Lewandowski\, 1982\, Poland\nFr. Jan Soroka\, 1982\, Poland\nFr. Marek Flasinski\, 1983\, Poland\nFr. Czeslaw Kaszubowski\, 1983\, Poland\nFr. Mieczyslaw Konieczek\, 1983\, Poland\nFr. Henryk Krajewski\, 1983\, Poland\nFr. Dariusz Schutzki\, 1983\, Poland\nFr. Krzysztof Mortka\, 1983\, Poland\nFr. Romuald Poltorak\, 1983\, Poland\nFr. Marek Ptak\, 1983\, Poland\nBp. Wieslaw Spiewak\, 1983\, Poland\nFr. Paulo Solak\, 1984\, Poland\nFr. Andrzej Duda\, 1984\, Poland\nFr. Adam Ferenc\, 1985\, Poland\nFr. Artur Kardas\, 1985\, Poland\nFr. Jacek Praski\, 1985\, Poland\nFr. Kazimierz Siwiec\, 1985\, Poland\nFr. Janusz Gadek\, 1986\, Poland\nFr. Jaroslaw Kinka\, 1986\, Poland\nFr. Miroslaw Knap\, 1986\, Poland\nFr. Roman Krekora\, 1986\, Poland\nFr. Henry Licznerski\, 1986\, Poland\nFr. Jerzy Rolka\, 1986\, Poland\nFr. Dariusz Juliusz Teodorowski\, 1986\, Poland\nFr. Jerzy Zieba\, 1986\, Poland\nFr. Hieronim Doering\, 1987\, Poland\nFr. Maciej A. Gawlik\, 1987\, Poland\nFr. Rafal Golina\, 1987\, Poland\nFr. Mieczyslaw Mlynarczyk\, 1987\, Poland\nFr. Slawomir Siemieniec\, 1987\, Poland\nFr. Adam P. Blyszcz\, 1988\, Poland\nFr. Stanislaw Jankowski\, 1988\, Poland\nFr. Krzysztof Swol\, 1988\, Poland\nFr. Dariusz Tabor\, 1988\, Poland\nFr. Edward Zakowicz\, 1988\, Poland\nFr. Stanislaw Zaryczny\, 1988\, Poland\nFr. Jacek Junak\, 1988\, Poland\nFr. Mariusz Mazur\, 1989\, Poland\nFr. Krzysztof Mietki\, 1989\, Poland\nFr. Antonio Motyka\, 1989\, Poland\nFr. Lech Nowinski\, 1989\, Poland\nFr. Augustyn Bazan\, 1990\, Poland\nFr. Janusz Dyl\, 1990\, Poland\nFr. Radoslaw Glimasinski\, 1990\, Poland\nFr. Mariusz Kiniorski\, 1990\, Poland\nFr. Maciej Sasiak\, 1990\, Poland\nFr. Darius Szczecinski\, 1990\, Poland\nFr. Andrzej Madry\, 1991\, Poland\nFr. Waldemar Nowaczyk\, 1991\, Poland\nFr. Zbigniew Eduardo Skora\, 1991\, Poland\nFr. Jacek Wojcik\, 1992\, Poland\nFr. Lucjan Bartkowiak\, 1994\, Poland\nFr. Bartlomiej Gzella\, 1994\, Poland\nFr. Wieslaw Hnatejko\, 1994\, Poland\nFr. Arkadiusz Kita\, 1994\, Poland\nFr. Grzegorz Sosnowski\, 1994\, Poland\nFr. Artur Traczewski\, 1994\, Poland\nFr. Gabriel Koch\, 1995\, Poland\nFr. Damian Korcz\, 1995\, Poland\nFr. Wojciech P. Pelka\, 1995\, Poland\nFr. Bogdan Bareja\, 1996\, Poland\nFr. Wojciech Maliszewski\, 1996\, Poland\nFr. Piotr Strzelczyk\, 1996\, Poland\nFr. Maciej Braun\, 1997\, Poland\nFr. Jan Kanty Kaczmarek\, 1997\, Poland\nFr. Stanislaw Szklarczyk\, 1997\, Poland\nFr. Robert Rapinczuk\, 1998\, Poland\nBr. Piotr Baran\, 1999\, Poland\nFr. Jaroslaw Plaza\, 1999\, Poland\nFr. Sebastian Habowski\, 2000\, Poland\nFr. Juliusz Figlak\, 2001\, Poland\nFr. Krzysztof Janik\, 2001\, Poland\nFr. Szczepan Matula\, 2001\, Poland\nFr. Wojciech Mleczko\, 2001\, Poland\nFr. Damian Stachowiak\, 2001\, Poland\nFr. Piotr Stamach\, 2001\, Poland\nFr. Pawel Kruczek\, 2002\, Poland\nFr. Pawel Marek Szymanowski\, 2002\, Poland\nFr. Tomasz Wojciechowski\, 2002\, Poland\nFr. Daniel Hinc\, 2003\, Poland\nFr. Zbigniew Skora\, 2003\, Poland\nFr. Tomasz Baniak\, 2004\, Poland\nFr. Ivan Hamburg\, 2004\, Poland\nFr. Piotr Korycinski\, 2004\, Poland\nFr. Marcin Paca\, 2004\, Poland\nFr. Tomasz Sulkowski\, 2004\, Poland\nFr. Michal Szlachciak\, 2004\, Poland\nFr. Marcin Cwiek\, 2005\, Poland\nFr. Piotr Gastol\, 2005\, Poland\nFr. Mikolaj Lipitak\, 2005\, Poland\nFr. Krzysztof Szkubera\, 2005\, Poland\nFr. Tomasz Rostek\, 2006\, Poland\nFr. Andrzej Pakula\, 2009\, Poland\nFr. Tomasz Koperek\, 2011\, Poland\nFr. Lukasz Wasikiewicz\, 2011\, Poland\nBr. Mosses Katikiro Karimbula\, 2012\nBr. Mariusz Kowalski\, 2013\, Poland\nFr. Daniel Szkubera\, 2013\, Poland\nFr. Luke Pecyna\, 2014\, Poland\nFr. Szymon Zaniewski\, 2014\, Poland\nFr. Kamil Brozyna\, 2016\, Poland\nBr. Pawel Drach\, 2016\, Poland\nBr. Pawel Obrebski\, 2016\, Poland\nCl. Vitalis Masika\, 2016\, Tanzania\nCl. Michal Kowalczyk\, 2017\, Poland\nCl. Michal Michalski\, 2017\, Poland\nDeacon Kamil Sekula\, 2017\, Poland\nCl. Brayan Edward Gigo\, 2020\, Tanzania\nCl. Simoni Ignasi Leonsi\, 2020\, Tanzania\nCl. Petro Francis Kushaha\, 2020\, Tanzania\nCl. Michael Charles Mabuluja\, 2020\, Tanzania\nCl. Selestine Kulwa Matutu\, 2020\, Tanzania\nCl. Francis Peter Mkata\, 2020\, Tanzania\nCl. Emmanuel Ntula\, 2020\, Tanzania\nCl. Mario Rwegoshora Rutajula\, 2020\, Tanzania \n  \n\nFor our members in the missions.\nFor all Resurrectionists\, may they be a witness to the transforming power of God’s love.\nFor all deceased Resurrectionists family members\, friends and benefactors.\nThat through the intercession Mary the Congregation will be enriched and strengthened.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“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)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/september-15/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270926
DTSTAMP:20260403T170009
CREATED:20220711T235226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T191329Z
UID:2582-1821830400-1821916799@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:Sts. Cosmas and Damian
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“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) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Steven Dabkowski\, 1917\, St. Louis\, USA \n  \nBirthday:\nFr. Tomasz Rostek\, 1986\, Poland \n  \n\nFor the conversion of sinners\, and for all in affliction\, temptation and agony.\nFor peace in the world.\nIn thanksgiving for the saints\, especially for Saints Cosmas and Damian who we celebrate today.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“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)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/september-25/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271213
DTSTAMP:20260403T170009
CREATED:20220721T215458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T193008Z
UID:3081-1828569600-1828655999@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:Our Lady of Guadalupe and National Day of Prayer in Solidarity with Indigenous People
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“Our Congregation must be a model of Christian community in which people are one in heart and mind.” (Mission Statement) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Jan Giecewicz\, 1936\, Vienna\, Austria\nFr. Richard Balazs\, 2020\, Chicago\, USA \n  \nBirthday:\nBr. William Hallas\, 1947\, USA \n  \nOrdination:\nFr. Krzysztof Mortka\, 1987\, Poland \n  \n\nFor the conversion of sinners\, and for all in affliction\, temptation and agony.\nFor vocations to the Congregation.\nLet us join our prayers with all Indigenous people so that we may stand in solidarity as one.\nLet us offer praise and thanks to God for the gift of Mary to the Church.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“Most families have great respect for the elderly\, surrounding them with affection and considering them a blessing.” (Amoris Laetitia\, 48)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/december-12/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271221
DTSTAMP:20260403T170009
CREATED:20220721T220251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231102T172503Z
UID:3105-1829260800-1829347199@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:December 20
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“After the death of the Founder on July 2\, 1840\, his disciples under the direction of Peter Semenenko and Jerome Kajsiewicz\, the co-Founders of the Congregation\, continued to develop his ideas and to live in community.” (Historical Preface) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Joseph Capiga\, 1986\, Hamilton\, Canada\nFr. Leon Wojtyniak\, 1991\, Resende\, Brazil \n  \n\nFor our members in the missions.\nFor all those who have recommended themselves to our prayers.\nFor the grace to pray: “Come\, Lord Jesus” during these last days of Advent.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“The covenant of love and fidelity lived by the Holy Family of Nazareth illuminates the principle which gives shape to every family\, and enables it better to face the vicissitudes of life and history.” (Amoris Laetitia\, 66)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/december-20/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271221
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271222
DTSTAMP:20260403T170009
CREATED:20220721T220335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T190755Z
UID:3108-1829347200-1829433599@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:Fourth Sunday of Advent
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“On Easter Sunday\, March 27\, 1842\, along with five other confreres\, they professed their first religious vows in the Catacombs of St. Sebastian in Rome.” (Historical Preface) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Clayton Hergott\, 1977\, Dundas\, Canada\nFr. Casimir Wilczynski\, 2005\, Montgomery\, USA \n  \n\nFor the conversion of sinners\, and for all in affliction\, temptation and agony.\nFor further growth in the prayer life of the entire Congregation.\nIn thanksgiving for the fast approaching Incarnation of Our Lord and Saviour\, Jesus Christ.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“Scripture and tradition give us access to a knowledge of the Trinity\, which is revealed with the features of a family. The family is the image of God\, who is a communion of persons.” (Amoris Laetitia\, 71)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/december-21/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271222
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271223
DTSTAMP:20260403T170009
CREATED:20220721T220421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T190845Z
UID:3111-1829433600-1829519999@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:December 22
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“The first rule was written during the Lenten season of 1842 and became the basis for community life and personal sanctification.” (Historical Preface) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Stanislaus Siatka\, 1933\, Chicago\, USA \n  \n\nFor our deceased members and benefactors\, and for the one who will die first among us.\nFor our local superior.\nFor peace in our world.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“The sacrament of marriage is not a social convention\, an empty ritual or merely the outward sign of a commitment. The sacrament is a gift given for the sanctification and salvation of the spouses.” (Amoris Laetitia\, 72)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/december-22/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271223
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261224
DTSTAMP:20260403T170009
CREATED:20220721T220508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T190958Z
UID:3114-1829520000-1798070399@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:St. John of Kanty
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“They were now inspired to dedicate themselves to the Risen Saviour and to call themselves the ‘Brothers of the Resurrection.’” (Historical Preface) \n  \nDeceased:\nBr. Feliks Piechota\, 1917\, Adrianople\, Bulgaria\nFr. Edward Glowacki\, 1919\, Rome\, Italy\nFr. Menno Hinsperger\, 1966\, London\, Canada\nFr. Henry Kryger\, 2002\, St. Louis\, USA \nBirthday:\nCl. Lucas Freitas da Cruz\, 1996\, Brazil \n\nFor fidelity to our religious vows and to the charism and mission of the Congregation.\nFor peace in the world.\nFor the people of Lithuania and Poland as they celebrate Saint John of Kanty.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“In the Church’s Latin tradition\, the ministers of the sacrament of marriage are the man and woman who marry; by manifesting their consent and expressing it physically\, they receive a great gift.” (Amoris Laetitia\, 75)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/december-23/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20280116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280117
DTSTAMP:20260403T170009
CREATED:20221229T155518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T202551Z
UID:5623-1831593600-1831679999@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:January 16
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“God’s plan of salvation for each of us is fully revealed in the Paschal Mystery – the suffering\, death\, resurrection and ascension of Jesus and the sending of the Holy Spirit.” (Con. 1) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Stanley Fiolek\, 1958\, Chicago\, USA \n  \nBirthdays:\nFr. Janusz Dyl\, 1969\, Poland\nCl. Selestine Kulwa Matutu\, 1998\, Tanzania \n  \n\nFor increased fidelity to our charism\, our religious vows and the spirit of our Founders.\nFor those seeking employment.\nFor all Christians and people of faith throughout the world.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“Religious life is not something we take upon ourselves; it is a response to the gifts which the Lord has given us.” (Resurrectionist Formation\, 13) \n 
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/january-16/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20280216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270217
DTSTAMP:20260403T170009
CREATED:20230103T164109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T143058Z
UID:5864-1834272000-1802822399@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:February 16
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“Through the exercise of perfect fraternal charity\, we rise with Christ and give witness to the world that we are His disciples: ‘I give you a new commandment: Love one another. Such as my love has been for you\, so must your love be for one another. This is how all will know you as my disciples: your love for one another’ (John 13:34-35)”. (Con. 7) \n  \nDeceased:\nBr. Jan Popowski\, 1895\, Rome\, Italy \n  \nBirthdays:\nFr. Henry Licznerski\, 1966\, USA \n  \nFirst Vows:\nFr. Nelson da Silva Santos\, 1992\, Brazil\nFr. Renato Benassi\, 1992\, Brazil \n  \n\nFor our members in the missions: in Bolivia\, Brazil\, Tanzania and Bulgaria.\nFor those who have asked us to pray for their intentions.\nFor all deceased Resurrectionists.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“Fraternal life in community. It entails accepting the brothers the Lord has given us: not those whom we choose\, but those the Lord has given us.” (Address by Pope Francis to General Chapter 2017\, 2)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/february-16/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20280227
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280228
DTSTAMP:20260403T170009
CREATED:20230103T170120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T143830Z
UID:5896-1835222400-1835308799@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:St. Gregory of Narek
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“With a constant sense of gratitude\, we strive to promote the welfare of the Congregation by the conscientious fulfillment of our work and by our loyalty to one another\, always remaining faithful to the ideals of the Community.” (Con. 10) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Leander Schwan\, 1980\, Kitchener\, Canada\nFr. Zygmund Tkaczyk\, 1987\, Debki\, Poland\nFr. Jan Solak\, 2020\, Rio de Janeiro\, Brazil \n  \nBirthdays:\nBr. Edward Hohenadel\, 1946\, Canada\nFr. Radoslaw Glimasinski\, 1970\, Poland \n  \nOrdination:\nFr. Luciano Piotrowski\, 1989\, Poland \n  \n\nFor our parents\, relatives\, friends and benefactors\, and for all those who have recommended themselves to our prayers.\nFor the grace of perseverance in our vocation.\nFor St. Gregory of Narek\, an Armenian monk known as a mystic\, poet\, and theologian.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“The Lord sends us out\, not as individuals alone\, but as a community\, to bear witness\, to heal and raise up\, and to announce the kingdom of God.” (Witnesses to the Resurrection\, 2) \n 
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/february-27/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20280329
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280330
DTSTAMP:20260403T170009
CREATED:20230105T182807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T150504Z
UID:6020-1837900800-1837987199@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“In our practice of interior poverty\, which was commended so highly by Christ\, we grow ever more aware that our possessions\, out talents and our very being have been given to us by God\, and that we are completely dependent on Him.” (Con. 22) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Stanislaw Szyller\, 1905\, Adrianopel\, Bulgaria\nFr. Vincent Rapacz\, 1931\, Chicago\, USA\nBr. Stanislaus Glinski\, 1943\, Kankakee\, USA\nFr. Edward Sala\, 1970\, Chicago\, USA\nFr. Theodore Sobisch\, 1987\, Waterloo\, Canada \n  \n\nFor our deceased members\, members of our families\, friends and benefactors.\nFor those we promised to pray for.\nFor healing for those abused by family\, friends and the Church.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“The Church invites us to use our temporal goods to serve humanity and to continue the mission of the Church.” (Witnesses to the Resurrection\, 17)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/march-29/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20280330
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280331
DTSTAMP:20260403T170009
CREATED:20230105T182910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T150538Z
UID:6023-1837987200-1838073599@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:Holy Saturday
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“We are stewards of all that God has given us\, and therefore we give of ourselves generously in service to the people of God.” (Con. 22) \n  \nOrdination:\nFr. David Mowat\, 1963\, Canada \n  \n\nFor the Church and our Holy Father.\nFor those seeking employment.\nFor peace in the world.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“For most members apostolic work is a very rewarding experience\, a source of affirmation and joy\, an activity to which they fervently give of themselves.” (Resurrectionist Formation\, 179) \n 
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/march-30/
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