Congregation of the Resurrection

St. Irenaeus
2027-06-28
FOCAL POINT:
“Higher superiors will always advice the more immediate superiors of commands and privileges they have extended to members of local houses.” (Con. 53)

Deceased:
Cl. Stanislaw Michno, 1955, Puszczykowo, Poland

For the Church, our Holy Father and for our local ordinary.
For our Congregation, our superiors, and for vocations to our Congregation.
For those seeking employment.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“The evangelical counsels, by which Christ invites some people to share his experience as the chaste, poor and obedient one, call for and make manifest in those who accept them an explicit desire to be totally conformed to him.” (Vita Consecrata, 18)

Sts. Peter and Paul
2027-06-29
FOCAL POINT:
“The Scriptures reveal Christ to us as a man of prayer who frequently offered praise and thanks to His Father.” (Con. 54)

Deceased:
Fr. Edward Waechter, 1964, Erlanger, USA
Fr. Joseph Baker, 1986, Chicago, USA
Fr. Clarence Hauser, 2011, Waterloo, Canada
Fr. Adam Piasecki, 2020, Chicago, USA
Fr. Frederick Scinto, 2022, Kitchener, Canada

Birthday:
Fr. Edward Lipiec, 1944, Poland

Ordinations:
Fr. Hieronim Doering, 1993, Poland
Fr. Maciej A. Gawlik, 1993, Poland
Fr. Rafal Golina, 1993, Poland
Fr. Mieczyslaw Mlynarczyk. 1993, Poland
Fr. Slawomir Siemieniec, 1993, Poland

That on this feast of Saints Peter and Paul, we pray for our Pope, Bishops and Priests.
For vocations to the Congregation of the Resurrection.
For those people and institutions named in honour of Peter and Paul, may they be inspired by their example.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“Like the whole of Christian life, the call to the consecrated life is closely linked to the working of the Holy Spirit. In every age, the Spirit enables new men and women to recognize the appeal of such a demanding choice.” (Vita Consecrata, 19)

First Martyrs of the Holy Roman Church
2027-06-30
FOCAL POINT:
“Through the grace of Baptism, we have received the gift of the Spirit, who makes us God’s sons: ‘… a spirit of adoption through which we cry out ‘Abba!’ (that is, Father!) (Romans 8:15).’” (Con. 54)

Deceased:
Fr. Pawel Palka, 1926, Adrianople, Bulgaria
Br. Josef Korman, 1941, Stryj, Poland
Fr. John Bresden, 1968, Chicago, USA
Fr. Julian Papiez, 2011, Warsaw, Poland

Birthday:
Fr. Murray McDermott, 1948, Canada

For our novices and seminarians, and for the grace to imitate our Founders.
For Father General and his Curia.
For parents, relatives, friends and benefactors, and for all those who have recommended themselves to our prayers.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“The consecrated life proclaims what the Father, through the Son and in the Spirit, brings about by his love, his goodness and his beauty.” (Vita Consecrata, 20)

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)

June 15
2029-06-15
FOCAL POINT:
“Superiors will strive to see that all observe the Constitutions and Statutes.” (Con. 48)

Deceased:
Br. Antoni Karpinski, 1893, Rome, Italy
Br. Domenico Polverini, 1897, Mentorella, Italy
Fr. Jan Mika, 2003, Mentorella, Italy
Br. Thomas Iwicki, 2009, Woodstock, USA

Ordinations:
Fr. Jan Nikel, 1980, Poland
Fr. Michal Osuch, 1980, Poland
Fr. Stanislaw Stenka, 1980, Poland
Fr. Raphael Ma, 2019, Canada

Birthday:
Fr. Ryszard Pacholec, 1949, Poland

For our country, our parents, relatives, friends and benefactors.
For peace in the world.
For blessings and graces upon all who shepherd God’s people.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“The province will continue to honour, support and affirm our members in our educational apostolates.” (Provincial Statute, 70)
