Congregation of the Resurrection

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)

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)
