Congregation of the Resurrection

Sts. Martha, Mary and Lazarus
2026-07-29
FOCAL POINT:
“The Visitation should take place in an atmosphere of fraternal love and confidence, and lead to spiritual and apostolic growth.” (Con. 102)

Deceased:
Fr. Jerome Cwiak, 1961, San Luis Obispo, USA
Fr. Jerzy Smolinski, 2013, Vienna, Austria

For our Congregation, our superiors and for vocations to our Congregation.
That our monthly days of recollection may be a fruitful source of motivation and renewal.
For all those we count as friends, who like the friends of Jesus, (Martha, Mary and Lazarus) help us to be our true selves.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“Both the Apostles and the Resurrectionists need to support and nourish each other by sharing and living our faith, as we will attempt to bring about the resurrection of society, starting with ourselves.” (Apostles of the Resurrection Handbook, 4)

Saint Peter Chrysologus
2026-07-30
FOCAL POINT:
“In individual interviews, the Superior General will call to the attention of the members matters that pertain to the religious, priestly and apostolic life and discipline.” (Con. 102)

Deceased:
Fr. Raffaello Ferrigno, 1895, Verona, Italy
Fr. Adolf Drewniak, 1942, Vienna, Austria
Fr. Edward Golnik, 1964, Winnetka, USA
Fr. Stanislaw Landzwojczak, Krakow, Poland

For our parents, relatives, friends and benefactors, and for those who have recommended themselves to our prayers.
For peace in the world.
For those struggling in their faith relationship with God.
May the communion of saints, including Saint Peter Chrysologus, lead us to ever-greater devotion and prayer.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“It is also our hope and desire as professed religious that we can learn from and be enriched by the many gifts of our Lay Associates, by the sharing of their lives and faith journeys.” (Apostles of the Resurrection Handbook, 4)

St. Ignatius of Loyola
2026-07-31
FOCAL POINT:
“The Provincial Superior and his Council will coordinate, direct and stimulate the internal and external apostolate of the entire Province through close contact with the individual religious and the local communities.” (Con. 121)

Deceased:
Cl. Franciszek Ofierzynski, 1895, Koscian, Poland
Fr. Boguslaw Borzyszkowski, 2019, Puck, Poland

For the grace to imitate our Founders and for fidelity to our charism.
For vocations to the Congregation of the Resurrection.
For the Society of Jesus as they celebrate their founder, St. Ignatius of Loyola.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“The Apostles of the Resurrection share in the spirituality, Charism and Mission of the Congregation of the Resurrection by living them out wherever God has placed them in life – in families, among friends, at school, at work, or in their own parish.” (Apostles of the Resurrection Handbook, 7 – 8)

St. Alphonsus Liguori
2026-08-01
FOCAL POINT:
“The strength of the Congregation is dependent upon the intensity of the spiritual life and the fruitful apostolic life of each local community. Therefore, individual houses will be vital Christian communities where the faith, hope and love of each religious is both expressed and developed.” (Con. 135)

Deceased:
Fr. Norbert Dentinger, 1966, Waterloo, Canada

For our members in the missions of Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria and Tanzania.
For peace in the world.
For the Redemptorist community as they celebrate the memory of St. Alphonsus Liguori.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“The Apostles are invited to support with their many talents, time and prayers the particular ministries led by the Resurrectionists, that is parishes, education and faith formation ministries, vocation ministry, and others.” (Apostles of the Resurrection Handbook, 8)

St. Eusebius of Vercelli & Peter Julian Eymard
2026-08-02
FOCAL POINT:
“Faith is expressed and developed as the religious share their Christian values, celebrate the Eucharist together and pray together.” (Con. 135)

Deceased:
Fr. Joseph Serszen, 1946, St. Louis, USA

Birthday:
Fr. Paul Sims, 1957, Canada

For the conversion of sinners, and for all in affliction, temptation and agony.
For vocations to our Congregation.
For the intercession of St. Eusebius, who affirmed the divinity of Jesus Christ; may he inspire us to deepen our understanding of the divinity.
For the Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament who celebrate their founder today, Saint Peter Julian Eymard.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“The Apostles also commit to pray daily for the Resurrectionists and their ministries, for vocations to the Congregation, and for fellow Apostles and their intentions.” (Apostles of the Resurrection Handbook, 8)

18th Sunday in Ordinary Time
2026-08-03
FOCAL POINT:
“Hope is expressed and developed when they [members] share one another’s sorrows and joys and when they encourage and support one another in pursuit of their spiritual and apostolic goals.” (Con. 135)

Deceased:
Br. Luigi Scafazucca, 1917, Rome, Italy
Fr. Theodore Wroblewski, 1959, Chicago, USA
Fr. Frederick Keleher, 1983, Kitchener, Canada
Fr. Piotr Bulczak, 2021, Drawsko Pomorskie, Poland

Birthday:
Br. Mariusz Kowalski, 1979, Poland

For members of our families and benefactors, living and deceased.
For the one who will die first among us.
For a deeper understanding of the vows.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“Each religious community in the Catholic Church lives and ministers according to their specific and unique charism, a ‘gift’ they have and share with the larger Church.” (Apostles of the Resurrection Handbook, 11)

St. Jean-Marie Vianney
2026-08-04
FOCAL POINT:
“Love is expressed and developed by their [members] efforts to bring the care, compassion and forgiveness of Christ to one another and by their efforts to become signs of the unrestricted quality of His love, by the sincere manifestation of their love for all of the religious with whom they have been asked to share their lives in this particular local community.” (Con. 135)

Deceased:
Fr. Edwin Lapinski, 2021, Waterloo, Canada

For fidelity to our charism and religious vows and for the spirit of the resurrection.
That the Risen Lord bless us with vocations in order to carry on His ministry.
For all who have died, may the promise of the Resurrection be their reward.
May the example of Saint Jean-Marie Vianney inspire priests to ever-greater dedication to the priesthood.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“As an Apostle of the Resurrection you will be invited to share our Charism and participate in our Mission.” (Apostles of the Resurrection Handbook, 13)

Dedication of the Basilica of St. Mary Major & Blessed Frederic Janssoone
2026-08-05
FOCAL POINT:
“Local communities will give witness to the presence of the Spirit, as the bond of love among the religious. For this love to be present, relationships will be based upon openness, trust, understanding and acceptance.” (Con. 136)

Birthday:
Fr. Czeslaw Marchewicz, 1957, Poland

For the Church, the Holy Father and our local ordinary.
For vocations to the Congregation of the Resurrection.
Today we celebrate the Dedication of Santa Maria Maggiore, the largest Church in Rome in honor of Mary, Mother of God; may Mary continue to inspire and guide us in our faith.
For the Order of Friars Minor of Canada who were established by Blessed Frederic Janssoone.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“The personal links with the brothers, deacons and priests of the local community will be the strongest bond the Apostles will have, but hopefully they will also become aware of other ministries of Resurrectionists both in Canada and throughout the world.” (Apostles of the Resurrection Handbook, 15)

The Transfiguration of the Lord
2026-08-06
FOCAL POINT:
“Through the power of the Spirit, the religious can become visible signs that it is possible to live together in love, guided by Gospel principles.” (Con. 136)

Deceased:
Fr. Hugo Hayes, 1965, Hamilton, Canada

For our Congregation, our superiors, especially our local superior, and for vocations to our Congregation.
On this day let us celebrate the transfigured Lord, as his face continues to shine in midst.
For the people of Hiroshima, Japan, who on this day in 1945 were ravaged by an atomic bomb.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“At the same time, [Resurrectionists] want to be part of your [Apostles] life as well, and want to offer you our friendship and support.” (Apostles of the Resurrection Handbook, 16)

St. Sixtus II and St. Cajetan
2026-08-07
FOCAL POINT:
“Community life will serve as a model for the other Christian communities which result from apostolic efforts. These Christian communities will serve as models for other similar communities within the local Church.” (Con. 136)

Deceased:
Bp. Joannes Garufalov, 1951, Sofia, Bulgaria
Fr. Leo Cushing, 1961, St. Agatha, Canada

For our country, and for civil authorities on the local and national levels.
That through the intercession of St. Cajetan, religious reformer and co-founder of the Theatines, the Congregation of the Resurrection may be blessed with vocations.
May the martyrdom of St. Sixtus II serve as inspiration to us as we strive to proclaim the message of the Resurrection.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“Your [Apostles] relationship with us, and our relationship with you, is always a two-way street, and so it not only us enriching your lives, but also you enriching our lives.” (Apostles of the Resurrection Handbook, 16)

St. Dominic
2026-08-08
FOCAL POINT:
“Bogdan Janski founded the Congregation on the belief that society can be resurrected only through the establishment of Christian communities where the truth that was revealed by Jesus is lived out in love. The realization of his vision calls for the establishment of vital and highly visible local communities as an essential element of the Congregation’s mission.” (Con. 137)

Deceased:
Fr. Josef Hube, 1891, Rome, Italy
Fr. Jan Muller, 1973, Koscierzyna, Poland

Ordination:
Fr. Ricardo Michelin de Souza, 2020, Brazil

For our parents, relatives, friends and benefactors, and for all who have recommended themselves to our prayers.
For our pastors, superiors and provincial leaders.
For the Dominican Order as they celebrate their founder, St. Dominic.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“There is no greater example of what Christian leadership is, what it ought to look like in practice, than that of Jesus the Good Shepherd.” (Handbook for Provincial/Regional Superiors, I-I)

St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross
2026-08-09
FOCAL POINT:
“This view of its Mission helps the religious to understand that the time and energy required to establish vital Christian communities in local Houses does not deprive the apostolate of fruitfulness; on the contrary, this expenditure of time and energy is an expression of their apostolate.” (Con. 137)

Deceased:
Fr. Feliks Szmit, 1981, Warsaw, Poland
Fr. Stanislaw Lesiak, 2019, Busko Zdroj, Poland

Ordination:
Fr. Marcio Correa Mendes, 2008, Brazil

For the grace to imitate our Founders, and for fidelity to our charism.
May the example of St. Teresa, martyred in Auschwitz where she offered her very self for the people of Israel, inspire us to ever-deeper dedication to our faith.
For the people of Nagasaki, Japan, who on this day in 1945 were ravaged by the atomic bomb.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“The true shepherd feeds, nurtures, comforts, corrects and protects the sheep entrusted to his care.” (Handbook for Provincial/Regional Superiors, I-I)

Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
2026-08-10
FOCAL POINT:
“Each House will pursue its spiritual program and apostolic mission on the basis of local decisions, but always in accordance with the spirit of the Congregation and the prescriptions of the Constitutions and Provincial and Regional Statutes. This calls for leadership on the part of the local superior, even while stressing the observance of a collegial spirit.” (Con. 138)

Deceased:
Cl. Leo Jachim, 1928, Rome, Italy
Fr. Edward Brzezinski, 1973, Chicago, USA
Fr. Edwin Bak, 1981, North Las Vegas, USA

Birthday:
Fr. Bronislaw Zaranski, 1938, Poland

For our members in the missions.
For blessings upon all of our ministries.
For the one among who will die first.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“The provincial/regional superior exercises his ministry, not to accumulate and exercise ‘power’, but to lead as a servant.” (Handbook for Provincial/Regional Superiors, I-III)

St. Clare
2026-08-11
FOCAL POINT:
“The local community meeting was an important element in the life of the community of believers which Bogdan Janski gathered together. At such meetings, the religious evaluate their life and mission in the light of the Gospel, of the Charism of the Congregation and of the signs of the times.” (Con. 139)

Deceased:
Fr. John Drzewiecki, 1936, Fox Lake, USA
Fr. Martin Piwko, 2020, Radziszowska, Poland

For the conversion of sinners, and for all in affliction, temptation and agony.
For vocations to the Congregation of the Resurrection.
For St. Clare, foundress of the Order of Poor Ladies who adhere to the Franciscan tradition.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“The superior is tasked with sharing the ‘power’ of office, putting others and their needs first, and helping the membership to develop in their service of God.” (Handbook for Provincial/Regional Superiors, I-III)

St. Jane Frances de Chantal
2026-08-12
FOCAL POINT:
[At community meetings, members] “will support, encourage and affirm each other and call each other to conversion through a more fruitful response to the values of Jesus.” (Con. 139)

Ordination:
Fr. Philip Justinian, 2021, Tanzania
Fr. Joseph Chacha, 2022, Tanzania
Fr. Vitalis Masika, 2022, Tanzania

For our deceased members and benefactors, and for the one who will die first among us.
For our members no longer engaged in full-time active ministry.
For the Order of Visitation of Mary, whose foundress, St. Jane Frances de Chantal, is celebrated today.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“Ultimately the provincial/regional superior is, in unity with all the members of the province/region, to work towards achieving their full potential in God’s service as members of the Congregation of the Resurrection – which announces and gives witness to the Paschal Mystery.” (Handbook for Provincial/Regional Superiors. I-III)

Sts. Pontian and Hippolytus
2026-08-13
FOCAL POINT:
“When they trust one another enough to speak the truth in love, the tensions which arise out of their daily living situation are reduced or eliminated through the experience of reconciliation.” (Con. 139)

Deceased:
Cl. Franciszek Brzozowski, 1931, Lwow, Poland
Br. Clement Baltruszajtis, 1931, Chicago, USA
Fr. Jan Gracz, 1942, Dachau, Germany

Birthday:
Juliusz Figlak, 1981, Poland

For increased fidelity to our religious vows and for the spirit of resurrection.
For our deceased parents, relatives and friends.
For the communion of saints as they call us to greater holiness.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“The provincial/regional superior has a unique and important office to fulfil, an office that requires profound dedication, and a deep spiritual love for the members they are called to lead.” (Handbook for Provincial/Regional Superiors, II-II)

St. Maximilian Kolbe
2026-08-14
FOCAL POINT:
“Each local House is to establish a degree of order by setting aside times for prayer, meals, relaxation, celebration and silence. The observance of this order will be carried out in an atmosphere of ease and flexibility. A balance will be maintained between the needs of the community life and legitimate personal needs.” (Con. 140)

Deceased:
Fr. Teofil Szypkowski, 1930, Chicago, USA
Fr. Leo Dentinger, 1971, Kitchener, Canada
Fr. Richard McGee, 2012, San Bernardino, USA

Birthdays:
Fr. Paul Voisin, 1951, Canada
Fr. Roman Kotewicz, 1953, Poland
Cl. Pawel Obrebski, 1992, Poland
Cl. Francis Mkata Peter, 1996, Tanzania

Ordination:
Fr. Edward Howe, 2010, USA

For all living and deceased benefactors.
For vocations to the Congregation.
In thanksgiving for the sacrifice of St. Maximilian Kolbe and the example he set for us.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“Regular participation in prayer, liturgy and ritual practices will greatly aid the superior in their mission, for their mission, while spiritually fulfilling, can be physically demanding and exhausting.” (Handbook for Provincial/Regional Superiors, II-II)

Assumption of Mary
2026-08-15
FOCAL POINT:
[Mary] “In Her assumption, she was raised up to share in the risen life of Jesus. If we follow Her as our model, we learn to share in the passion, death and resurrection of Her Son and we too will be freed from sin and will share in His new life in the Spirit.” (Con. 8)

Deceased:
Br. Roman Wisniewski, 1985, Koscierzyna, Poland

Birthday:
Fr. Antoni Dziorek, 1950, USA

First Vows:
Fr. Stefan Duda, 1951, Poland
Fr. Wladyslaw Tarnowski, 1951, Poland
Fr. Zdzislaw Korcz, 1952, Poland
Fr. Jerzy Walkusz, 1954, Poland
Fr. Stefan Koperek. 1958, Poland
Fr. Edward Lipiec, 1961, Poland
Fr. Tadeusz Nosal, 1961, Poland
Fr. Kazimierz Wojtowicz, 1961, Poland
Fr. Henryk Karbowiak, 1962, Poland
Fr. Gregory Helminski, 1968, USA
Fr. Tadeusz Gajda, 1972, Poland
Fr. Kazimierz Zaranski, 1972, Poland
Fr. Marian Banski, 1973, Poland
Fr. Roman Kotewicz, 1973, Poland
Fr. Stanislaw Lasota, 1973, Poland
Fr. Andrzej Napiecek, 1973, Poland
Br. Stefan Pawluczuk, 1973 Final 1978, Poland
Fr. Florian Stasinski, 1973, Poland
Fr. Jan Nikel, 1974, Poland
Fr. Michal Osuch, 1974, Poland
Fr. Stanislaw Stenka, 1974, Poland
Fr. Marek Perzynski, 1975, Poland
Fr. Andre Krzyzanowski, 1976, Poland
Fr. Gregorio Stachowiak, 1976, Poland
Fr. Kazimierz Mikucki, 1977, Poland
Fr. Kazimierz Sawoscianik, 1977, Poland
Fr. Adam Wroblewicz, 1977, Poland
Fr. Ryszard Burda, 1978, Poland
Fr. Andrzej Gieniusz, 1978, Poland
Fr. Jacek Krzekotowski, 1978, Poland
Fr. Andrzej Skrzypczak, 1978, Poland
Fr. Herbert Sojka, 1978, Poland
Fr. Grzegorz Wisniewski, 1978, Poland
Fr. Czeslaw Marchewicz, 1979, Poland
Fr. Stanislaw Pankiewicz, 1979, Poland
Fr. Bernard Hylla, 1980, Poland
Fr. Adam Raczynski, 1980, Poland
Fr. Ryszard Bala, 1981, Poland
Fr. Krzysztof Czerwionka, 1981, Poland
Fr. Edward Hering, 1981, Poland
Fr. Leslaw Ogryzek, 1981, Poland
Fr. Jan Poja, 1981, Poland
Fr. Piotr Przywecki, 1981, Poland
Fr. Edward Howe, 1986, USA
Fr. Steven Thoma, 1986, USA
Fr. Joseph de Viveiros, 1987, Canada
Br. Christopher Trimpe, 1998, Final August 11, 2001, USA
Fr. Paul Smith, 2002, USA
Fr. Eric Wagner, 2003, USA
Fr. Raphael Ma, 2015, Canada
Cl. Joseph Juma Chacha, 2016, Tanzania
Fr. Michael Yohana Henrico Kachwele, 2016, Tanzania
Fr. Philip Justinian, 2016, Tanzania
Cl. Vitalis Masika, 2016, Tanzania

For the Church, our Holy Father and for our local ordinary.
For a deeper devotion to Our Lady, the Mother of our Congregation.
For vocations to our Congregation.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“Fulfillment of the responsibilities proper to the provincial/regional superior is greatly influenced by the willingness of the members to adhere to, to listen to, the voice of God that is revealed through the provincial/regional superior.” (Handbook for Provincial/Regional Superior, II-IV)

St. Stephen of Hungary
2026-08-16
FOCAL POINT:
“Hospitality for guests is an important value and is a way of giving witness to Christian community living. This hospitality will always be carried out in a spirit of cordiality and at the same time in a spirit of prudence and sensitivity to the needs of the religious, in order to maintain a degree of silence and privacy allowing for areas strictly reserved for religious.” (Con. 141)

Deceased:
Cl. George Kraemer, 1941, Kitchener, Canada
Br. Ignacy Krolikiewicz, 1946, Vienna, Austria

For our Congregation, our superiors, and for vocations to our Congregation.
For blessings upon all members of the Congregation of the Resurrection and Apostles of the Resurrection.
For the people of Hungary as they celebrate their patron saint, St. Stephen.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“Members must sacrifice their own wills for the good of the institute, and the good of the Church, and see in their provincial/regional superior the unfolding of the graces and blessings of God.” (Handbook for Provincial/Regional Superior, (II-IV)

Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
2026-08-17
FOCAL POINT:
“The ill and the aged enjoy a special claim on personal and communal concerns. The ill are an appeal to all for brotherly service within the community. The aged will always be accorded the gratitude, respect, and care they deserve in their place of residence.” (Con. 142)

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

Birthday:
Fr. Jacek Krzekotowski, 1958, Poland

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

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

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

August 18
2026-08-18
FOCAL POINT:
“The Congregation desires that the religious formation of its members will develop along the lines established by the Church. The directives of the Church include great concern for the suitable human, spiritual, doctrinal, pastoral and professional development of the religious.” (Con. 148)

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

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

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

St. John Eudes
2026-08-19
FOCAL POINT:
“These directives [for religious formation] place a strong emphasis on preserving the spirit of the Founders together with a better understanding of the Charism and Mission of the Congregation.” (Con. 148)

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

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

Saint Bernard
2026-08-20
FOCAL POINT:
“The response of the individual to the call of Christ to personally imitate His life of chastity, poverty and obedience by a life lived in the Congregation marks the beginning of the process of formation.” (Con. 149)

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

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

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

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

St. Pius X
2026-08-21
FOCAL POINT:
“A man, when he enters consecrated life, needs help to understand the nature, the dignity and the importance of his vocation. Since the reality of this call is the basis of all formation, Formators, in the name of the Congregation, shall identify and confirm its presence.” (Con. 149)

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

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

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

Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary
2026-08-22
FOCAL POINT:
“The Congregation believes that the words of Christ addressed to all Christians through baptism, ‘It was not you who chose me, it was I who chose you’ (John 15:16), are equally true to the call to consecrated life in the Congregation.” (Con. 149)

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

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

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

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

St. Rose of Lima
2026-08-23
FOCAL POINT:
“Every call of Christ is first of all a call to personal holiness. Religious profession contributes to an intimate, personal union with the Triune God.” (Con. 150)

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

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

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

Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time
2026-08-24
FOCAL POINT:
“Religious profession, rooted in the Sacrament of Baptism, enables the religious to share in Christ’s emptying of Himself and His life in the Spirit.” (Con. 150)

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

Birthdays:
Fr. Jerzy Rolka, 1966, Poland

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

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

St. Joseph Calasanz & St. Louis
2026-08-25
FOCAL POINT:
“Formation aims primarily at fostering the participation of the religious in the Paschal Mystery whereby, guided by the Holy Spirit, he dies to self in order to live with Christ in God.” (Con. 150)

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

Birthday:
Fr. Tomasz Baniak, 1984, Poland

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

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

August 26
2026-08-26
FOCAL POINT:
“Religious profession is effected in and through the Church. The religious binds himself in a special way to undertake the mission of the Church and to spend his life in its service.” (Con. 151)

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

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

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

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

Saint Monica
2026-08-27
FOCAL POINT:
“Formation, therefore, is ecclesial: it seeks to make the religious conscious of his participation in the mission of the Church and to develop his talents so that he is able to carry on the apostolate and spread the kingdom of God.” (Con. 151)

Birthday:
Fr. Gregory Helminski, 1949, USA

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

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