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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260715
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260716
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SUMMARY:St. Bonaventure
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“We should not neglect other forms of spiritual reading. All forms of spiritual reading\, especially our Constitutions\, will serve to strengthen our prayer life. We should read our Constitutions frequently and reflectively.” (Con. 63) \n  \nDeceased:\nBr. Feliks Olejniczak\, 1974\, Krakow\, Poland\nBr. Frank Fardella\, 1989\, Kingston\, Canada \n  \nBirthday:\nFr. David Mowat\, 1936\, Canada \n  \n\nFor our members in the missions.\nFor a spirit of ongoing conversion in all of our members.\nFor the Franciscan Order of Friars Minor as they honour Saint Bonaventure.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“The fraternal life plays a fundamental role in the spiritual journey of consecrated persons\, both for their constant renewal and for the full accomplishment of their mission in the world.” (Vita Consecrata\, 45)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/july-15/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260716
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260717
DTSTAMP:20260419T175723
CREATED:20220711T224420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T200737Z
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SUMMARY:Our Lady of Mount Carmel
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“Since no friendship can exist or grow where interpersonal communication does not exist\, mental prayer and contemplation have a vital role to play in the development of our union with Christ.” (Con. 64) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Ryszard Bazylak\, 2021\, Sambor\, Ukraine \n  \n\nFor the conversion of sinners\, and for all in affliction\, temptation and agony.\nFor the Sisters of the Resurrection.\nIn thanksgiving for the Virgin Mary and the example of her faith to God.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“Consecrated persons are asked to be true experts of communion and to practice the spirituality of communion as witnesses and architects of the plan for unity which is the crowning point of human history in God’s design.” (Vita Consecrata\, 46)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/july-16/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260717
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260718
DTSTAMP:20260419T175723
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SUMMARY:July 17
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“We know that God will speak to us within the depths of our hearts\, but in order to hear His voice\, we frequently need to set aside our activities\, to listen to Him and converse with Him.” (Con. 64) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Emmanuel Beaudru\, 1902\, Rome\, Italy\nFr. Boleslaw Wosko\, 1947\, Rome\, Italy\nFr. James Valk\, 2023\, Kitchener\, Ontario \n  \n\nFor our deceased members\, family and benefactors\, and for the one who will die first among us.\nFor peace in the world.\nFor our provincial/regional superiors and councilors in each province and region of the Congregation of the Resurrection.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“Consecrated persons are called to be a leaven of communion at the service of the mission of the universal Church by the very fact that the manifold charisms of their respective institutes are granted by the Holy Spirit for the good of the mystical body\, whose upbuilding they must serve.” (Vita Consecrata\, 47)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/july-17/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260718
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260719
DTSTAMP:20260419T175723
CREATED:20220711T224509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T200957Z
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SUMMARY:July 18
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“We\, too\, will withdraw from time to time from our apostolic labors in order to devote some time exclusively to reflection and prayer. This withdrawal for prayer will serve to render our apostolate more fruitful by strengthening our union with Christ.” (Con. 65) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Peter Ellert\, 1951\, Kitchener\, Canada \n  \n\nFor fidelity to our charism and our vows\, and for the spirit of the resurrection.\nFor all the intentions of members of our Congregation\, especially for health and spiritual growth.\nFor our General Curia members who serve the international Congregation.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“The various ways of living the evangelical counsels are in fact an expression and fruit of spiritual gifts received by founders and foundresses.” (Vita Consecrata\, 48)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/july-18/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260719
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260720
DTSTAMP:20260419T175723
CREATED:20220711T224543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230306T212032Z
UID:2494-1784419200-1784505599@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:July 19
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“To grow in our surrender to Christ\, reflection on our fidelity to His grace is necessary. For this reason\, our examen will be recognized as one of our indispensable spiritual exercises.” (Con. 66) \n  \nDeceased:\n EUGENE FUNCKEN\, 1888\, St. Agatha\, Canada\nFr. Joseph Lehman\, 1974\, Hamilton\, Bermuda\nFr. Otto Haefele\, 1978\, Formosa\, Canada \n  \n\nFor our Church\, our Holy Father and our local ordinary.\nFor the Anglican community of the Resurrection.\nFor former members of the Congregation of the Resurrection.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“Consequently\, each institute is recognized as having a rightful autonomy\, enabling it to follow its own discipline and to keep intact its spiritual and apostolic patrimony.” (Vita Consecrata\, 48)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/july-19/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260720
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260721
DTSTAMP:20260419T175723
CREATED:20220711T225228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T203536Z
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SUMMARY:Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“Wherever local circumstances permit\, the religious will come together each day for common prayer. … A community Mass\, preferably concelebrated\, will be held wherever and whenever feasible.” (Con. 67 & 68) \n  \nDeceased:\nBr. Angelo Segatori\, 1921\, St. Mary\, USA\nFr. Wladyslaw Filipski\, 1928\, Rome\, Italy\nFr. Ireneusz Hanzewniak\, 2012\, Poznan\, Poland \n  \nBirthdays:\nFr. Gerald Watt\, 1940\, USA\nFr. Toby Collins\, 1974\, Canada \n  \n\nFor our Congregation\, our superiors\, and vocations to our Congregation.\nFor a rededication to their vocation on the part of all Resurrectionists.\nMay this Lord’s Day be an experience of God’s unconditional love for all people.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“The Church entrusts to communities of consecrated life the particular task of spreading the spirituality of communion\, first of all in their internal life and then in the ecclesial community\, and even beyond its boundaries\, by opening or continuing a dialogue in charity\, especially where today’s world is torn apart by ethnic hatred and senseless violence.” (Vita Consecrata\, 51)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/july-20/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260721
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260722
DTSTAMP:20260419T175723
CREATED:20220711T234315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240726T134826Z
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SUMMARY:Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“Besides daily participation in morning prayers and evening prayers\, each religious will spend at least one hour each day in private prayer and reflection.” (Con. 70) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Chester Brzegowy\, 1957\, Chicago\, USA\nFr. Joseph Baniewicz\, 1968\, Chicago\, USA\nFr. Jan Dybowski\, 2012\, Szczecinek\, Poland \n  \nBirthday:\nFr. Evandro Miranda Rosa\, 1975\, Brazil \n  \n\nFor growth in our trust\, acceptance and affirmation of one another within Community.\nFor our country\, and for civil rulers on the local and national level.\nFor the gift of hope in all that we say and do.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“Consecrated men and women are sent forth to proclaim\, by the witness of their lives\, the value of Christian fraternity and the transforming power of the Good News.” (Vita Consecrata\, 51)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/july-21/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260722
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260723
DTSTAMP:20260419T175723
CREATED:20220711T234315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230306T212948Z
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SUMMARY:St. Mary Magdalene
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“’Go and tell them I am Risen’ is the motto of the Apostles of the Resurrection. With these words the Risen Jesus sends Mary Magdalene to announce His resurrection to the Apostles – this is why Mary Magdalene is called ‘the Apostle to the Apostles’. … This is why St. Mary Magdalene is our patron saint\, and why one of our feast days is July 22 – the Feast of St. Mary Magdalene.” (Apostles of the Resurrection Handbook\, 7) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Andrew Mikosz\, 1943\, Chicago\, USA\nFr. Aleksander Kusik\, 1981\, Poznan\, Poland \n  \n\nFor the Apostles of the Resurrection\, may they\, like Mary Magdalene\, proclaim Christ Risen to the world.\nIn thanksgiving for St. Mary Magdalene\, Disciple of the Lord\, the first to announce the Resurrection of the Lord to the world.\nFor all the deceased\, may the gift of the Resurrection be theirs.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“I would propose to you as an icon Mary Magdalene\, the apostle to the apostles.” (Address by Pope Francis to General Chapter 2017\, 1)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/july-22/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260723
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260724
DTSTAMP:20260419T175723
CREATED:20220711T234315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240726T135039Z
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SUMMARY:St. Bridget
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“For the perfect fulfillment of our vows and in order to truly die together with Christ\, the spirit of mortification is necessary. … Therefore\, we will carry out everything properly and faithfully\, courageously face all adversities and lovingly and eagerly conquer all difficulties and anything that can turn us away from God.” (Con. 80) \n  \nBirthdays:\nBr. Edward Jaszkowski\, 1938\, USA\nFr. Wojciech Mleczko\, 1980\, Poland \n  \n\nFor the grace to imitate our Founders.\nFor the perseverance of all the members of the Congregation of the Resurrection.\nMay the patroness of poets\, Saint Bridget\, assist them in bringing forth the beauty of poetry.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“The participation of the laity often brings unexpected and rich insights into certain aspects of the charism\, leading to a more spiritual interpretation of it and helping to draw from it directions for new activities in the apostolate.” (Vita Consecrata\, 55) \n 
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/july-23/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260724
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260725
DTSTAMP:20260419T175723
CREATED:20220711T234315Z
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SUMMARY:St. Sharbel Makhluf
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“Above all\, we strive to acquire internal mortification\, which includes recollection\, silence and the awareness of God’s presence. These forms of mortification are all the more necessary considering the fact that we are called to the apostolic life.” (Con. 81) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Henry Panfil\, 1971\, Fontana\, USA\nFr. John Bocian\, 1974\, Woodstock\, USA\nFr. Theodore Klopotowski\, 1976\, Chicago\, USA\nFr. Paul Balcer\, 1986\, Homestead\, USA\nBr. John Traynor\, 1992\, Kitchener\, Canada \n  \nBirthday:\nFr. Manuel Williams\, 1957\, USA \n  \n\nFor our members in the missions\, especially in Bolivia\, Brazil\, Bulgaria and Tanzania.\nFor the Maronite Monks of Lebanon who celebrate St. Sharbel\, recognizing his efforts to unite Christians and Muslims in peace.\nFor vocations to our Congregation.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“The changes taking place in society and the decrease in the number of vocations is weighing heavily on the consecrated life in some regions of the world. … The trials of the present do not take away from their merits and the positive results of their efforts.” (Vita Consecrata\, 63)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/july-24/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260725
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260726
DTSTAMP:20260419T175723
CREATED:20220711T234316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230306T213346Z
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SUMMARY:St. James
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“We regard the practice of external mortification as a necessary means to give our wills more perfect control over our other facilities. Mortification will help us attain the freedom of the sons of God and will make us more receptive to God’s graces.” (Con. 82) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Karol Falinski\, 1923\, Tarnow\, Poland\nBr. Roberto Zumpetta\, 1926\, Chicago\, USA \n  \nBirthday:\nBp. Robert Kurtz\, 1939\, USA \n  \n\nFor the conversion of sinners\, and for all in affliction\, temptation and agony.\nFor the members of our local communities in their efforts to bring the care\, compassion and forgiveness of Christ to one another.\nFor all married couples and their families.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“Since its very beginning\, the Congregation of the Resurrection has been putting great emphasis on forming the laity in such a way as to empower them to transform – resurrection – the society from within.” (Apostles of the Resurrection Handbook\, 3)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/july-25/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260726
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260727
DTSTAMP:20260419T175723
CREATED:20220711T234318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230306T213516Z
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SUMMARY:Sts. Anne & Joachim
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“The Congregation desires that one of our principal external mortifications will be that we carry out our apostolic labors faithfully and zealously. Also\, we will be ready to accept sickness\, other human limitations and the demands of common life with patience and submission to the will of God.” (Con. 82) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Cornelius Siegfried\, 1989\, Waterloo\, Canada \n  \nOrdination:\nFr. Edson Siqueira da Silva\, 2008\, Brazil \n  \n\nFor our deceased members and benefactors\, for all the faithful departed\, and for the one who will die first among us.\nIn thanksgiving for parents\, especially for Saints Anne and Joachim\, the parents of Mary.\nFor vocations to the Congregation of the Resurrection.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“It was Bogdan Janski’s dream that both the laity and the consecrated religious would work together for the resurrection of society – each in their own way\, proper to their vocation.” (Apostles of the Resurrection Handbook\, 3)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/july-26/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260727
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260728
DTSTAMP:20260419T175723
CREATED:20220711T234318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T204744Z
UID:2515-1785110400-1785196799@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time - World Day of Prayer for Grandparents and the Elderly
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“The Superior General … serves the entire Congregation through Canonical Visitations and frequent contact; he promotes unity\, fruitful community life and fidelity to the Congregation’s Charism.” (Con. 87) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Peter Popa\, 1885\, Chicago\, USA \n  \n\nFor fidelity to our charism and our vows\, and for the spirit of the resurrection.\nFor continued growth in the prayer life of the Congregation.\nFor those who have asked us to pray for their intentions\nIn thanksgiving for great wisdom and love which grandparents and the elderly offer the world.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“The link between the Apostles and vowed Resurrectionists is spiritual in nature; it is the desire to live the same vision and same dream.” (Apostles of the Resurrection Handbook\, 3)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/july-27/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260728
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260729
DTSTAMP:20260419T175723
CREATED:20220711T234319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T204849Z
UID:2516-1785196800-1785283199@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:July 28
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“The Superior General … will foster the conviction that we are members of a single\, loving Resurrection family and that we are\, therefore\, to be sensitive to the needs of members of the Congregation in other Provinces and Regions.” (Con. 102) \n  \nDeceased:\nBr. Marcin Karpinski\, 1934\, Rome\, Italy \n  \n\nFor the Church\, our Holy Father and for our local ordinary.\nFor all the members of our Congregation\, but remembering especially our professed Brothers.\nFor couples and families who face difficulties in their relationships.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“The challenge for both Resurrectionists and Apostles is to live out the Mission and Charism of the Congregation of the Resurrection in our lives in a deeper way\, in the hope of bringing about the resurrection of society and entering into our own personal Resurrection.” (Apostles of the Resurrection Handbook\, 3 – 4)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/july-28/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260729
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260730
DTSTAMP:20260419T175723
CREATED:20220711T234319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240726T140339Z
UID:2517-1785283200-1785369599@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:Sts. Martha\, Mary and Lazarus
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“The Visitation should take place in an atmosphere of fraternal love and confidence\, and lead to spiritual and apostolic growth.” (Con. 102) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Jerome Cwiak\, 1961\, San Luis Obispo\, USA\nFr. Jerzy Smolinski\, 2013\, Vienna\, Austria \n  \n\nFor our Congregation\, our superiors and for vocations to our Congregation.\nThat our monthly days of recollection may be a fruitful source of motivation and renewal.\nFor all those we count as friends\, who like the friends of Jesus\, (Martha\, Mary and Lazarus) help us to be our true selves.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“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)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/july-29/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260730
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260731
DTSTAMP:20260419T175723
CREATED:20220711T234319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240726T140507Z
UID:2518-1785369600-1785455999@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:Saint Peter Chrysologus
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“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) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Raffaello Ferrigno\, 1895\, Verona\, Italy\nFr. Adolf Drewniak\, 1942\, Vienna\, Austria\nFr. Edward Golnik\, 1964\, Winnetka\, USA\nFr. Stanislaw Landzwojczak\, Krakow\, Poland \n  \n\nFor our parents\, relatives\, friends and benefactors\, and for those who have recommended themselves to our prayers.\nFor peace in the world.\nFor those struggling in their faith relationship with God.\nMay the communion of saints\, including Saint Peter Chrysologus\, lead us to ever-greater devotion and prayer.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION:\n“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) \n 
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/july-30/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260731
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260801
DTSTAMP:20260419T175723
CREATED:20220711T234333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230310T193925Z
UID:2519-1785456000-1785542399@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:St. Ignatius of Loyola
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“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) \n  \nDeceased:\nCl. Franciszek Ofierzynski\, 1895\, Koscian\, Poland\nFr. Boguslaw Borzyszkowski\, 2019\, Puck\, Poland \n  \n\nFor the grace to imitate our Founders and for fidelity to our charism.\nFor vocations to the Congregation of the Resurrection.\nFor the Society of Jesus as they celebrate their founder\, St. Ignatius of Loyola.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“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)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/july-31/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260801
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260802
DTSTAMP:20260419T175723
CREATED:20220711T234334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230310T194233Z
UID:2520-1785542400-1785628799@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:St. Alphonsus Liguori
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“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) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Norbert Dentinger\, 1966\, Waterloo\, Canada \n  \n\nFor our members in the missions of Bolivia\, Brazil\, Bulgaria and Tanzania.\nFor peace in the world.\nFor the Redemptorist community as they celebrate the memory of St. Alphonsus Liguori.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“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)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/august-1/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260802
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260803
DTSTAMP:20260419T175723
CREATED:20220711T234334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T164615Z
UID:2521-1785628800-1785715199@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:St. Eusebius of Vercelli & Peter Julian Eymard
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“Faith is expressed and developed as the religious share their Christian values\, celebrate the Eucharist together and pray together.” (Con. 135) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Joseph Serszen\, 1946\, St. Louis\, USA \n  \nBirthday:\nFr. Paul Sims\, 1957\, Canada \n  \n\nFor the conversion of sinners\, and for all in affliction\, temptation and agony.\nFor vocations to our Congregation.\nFor the intercession of St. Eusebius\, who affirmed the divinity of Jesus Christ; may he inspire us to deepen our understanding of the divinity.\nFor the Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament who celebrate their founder today\, Saint Peter Julian Eymard.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“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)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/august-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260803
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260804
DTSTAMP:20260419T175723
CREATED:20220711T234334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T164831Z
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SUMMARY:18th Sunday in Ordinary Time
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“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) \n  \nDeceased:\nBr. Luigi Scafazucca\, 1917\, Rome\, Italy\nFr. Theodore Wroblewski\, 1959\, Chicago\, USA\nFr. Frederick Keleher\, 1983\, Kitchener\, Canada\nFr. Piotr Bulczak\, 2021\, Drawsko Pomorskie\, Poland \n  \nBirthday:\nBr. Mariusz Kowalski\, 1979\, Poland \n  \n\nFor members of our families and benefactors\, living and deceased.\nFor the one who will die first among us.\nFor a deeper understanding of the vows.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“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)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/august-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260804
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260805
DTSTAMP:20260419T175723
CREATED:20220711T234334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T165328Z
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SUMMARY:St. Jean-Marie Vianney
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“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) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Edwin Lapinski\, 2021\, Waterloo\, Canada \n  \n\nFor fidelity to our charism and religious vows and for the spirit of the resurrection.\nThat the Risen Lord bless us with vocations in order to carry on His ministry.\nFor all who have died\, may the promise of the Resurrection be their reward.\nMay the example of Saint Jean-Marie Vianney inspire priests to ever-greater dedication to the priesthood.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“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)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/august-4/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260805
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260806
DTSTAMP:20260419T175723
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SUMMARY:Dedication of the Basilica of St. Mary Major & Blessed Frederic Janssoone
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“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) \n  \nBirthday:\nFr. Czeslaw Marchewicz\, 1957\, Poland \n  \n\nFor the Church\, the Holy Father and our local ordinary.\nFor vocations to the Congregation of the Resurrection.\nToday 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.\nFor the Order of Friars Minor of Canada who were established by Blessed Frederic Janssoone.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“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)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/august-5/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260806
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260807
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SUMMARY:The Transfiguration of the Lord
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“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) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Hugo Hayes\, 1965\, Hamilton\, Canada \n  \n\nFor our Congregation\, our superiors\, especially our local superior\, and for vocations to our Congregation.\nOn this day let us celebrate the transfigured Lord\, as his face continues to shine in midst.\nFor the people of Hiroshima\, Japan\, who on this day in 1945 were ravaged by an atomic bomb.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“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)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/august-6/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260807
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260808
DTSTAMP:20260419T175723
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SUMMARY:St. Sixtus II and St. Cajetan
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“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) \n  \nDeceased:\nBp. Joannes Garufalov\, 1951\, Sofia\, Bulgaria\nFr. Leo Cushing\, 1961\, St. Agatha\, Canada \n  \n\nFor our country\, and for civil authorities on the local and national levels.\nThat through the intercession of St. Cajetan\, religious reformer and co-founder of the Theatines\, the Congregation of the Resurrection may be blessed with vocations.\nMay the martyrdom of St. Sixtus II serve as inspiration to us as we strive to proclaim the message of the Resurrection.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“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)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/august-7/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260808
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260809
DTSTAMP:20260419T175723
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SUMMARY:St. Dominic
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“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) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Josef Hube\, 1891\, Rome\, Italy\nFr. Jan Muller\, 1973\, Koscierzyna\, Poland \n  \nOrdination:\nFr. Ricardo Michelin de Souza\, 2020\, Brazil \n  \n\nFor our parents\, relatives\, friends and benefactors\, and for all who have recommended themselves to our prayers.\nFor our pastors\, superiors and provincial leaders.\nFor the Dominican Order as they celebrate their founder\, St. Dominic.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“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)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/august-8/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260809
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260810
DTSTAMP:20260419T175723
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230310T195703Z
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SUMMARY:St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“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) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Feliks Szmit\, 1981\, Warsaw\, Poland\nFr. Stanislaw Lesiak\, 2019\, Busko Zdroj\, Poland \n  \nOrdination:\nFr. Marcio Correa Mendes\, 2008\, Brazil \n  \n\nFor the grace to imitate our Founders\, and for fidelity to our charism.\nMay 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.\nFor the people of Nagasaki\, Japan\, who on this day in 1945 were ravaged by the atomic bomb.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“The true shepherd feeds\, nurtures\, comforts\, corrects and protects the sheep entrusted to his care.” (Handbook for Provincial/Regional Superiors\, I-I)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/august-9/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260810
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260811
DTSTAMP:20260419T175723
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SUMMARY:Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT:  \n“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) \n  \nDeceased:\nCl. Leo Jachim\, 1928\, Rome\, Italy\nFr. Edward Brzezinski\, 1973\, Chicago\, USA\nFr. Edwin Bak\, 1981\, North Las Vegas\, USA \n  \nBirthday:\nFr. Bronislaw Zaranski\, 1938\, Poland \n  \n\nFor our members in the missions.\nFor blessings upon all of our ministries.\nFor the one among who will die first.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“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)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/august-10/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260811
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260812
DTSTAMP:20260419T175723
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SUMMARY:St. Clare
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“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) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. John Drzewiecki\, 1936\, Fox Lake\, USA\nFr. Martin Piwko\, 2020\, Radziszowska\, Poland \n  \n\nFor the conversion of sinners\, and for all in affliction\, temptation and agony.\nFor vocations to the Congregation of the Resurrection.\nFor St. Clare\, foundress of the Order of Poor Ladies who adhere to the Franciscan tradition.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“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)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/august-11/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260812
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260813
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SUMMARY:St. Jane Frances de Chantal
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n[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) \n  \nOrdination:\nFr. Philip Justinian\, 2021\, Tanzania\nFr. Joseph Chacha\, 2022\, Tanzania\nFr. Vitalis Masika\, 2022\, Tanzania \n  \n\nFor our deceased members and benefactors\, and for the one who will die first among us.\nFor our members no longer engaged in full-time active ministry.\nFor the Order of Visitation of Mary\, whose foundress\, St. Jane Frances de Chantal\, is celebrated today.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“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)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/august-12/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260813
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260814
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SUMMARY:Sts. Pontian and Hippolytus
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“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) \n  \nDeceased:\nCl. Franciszek Brzozowski\, 1931\, Lwow\, Poland\nBr. Clement Baltruszajtis\, 1931\, Chicago\, USA\nFr. Jan Gracz\, 1942\, Dachau\, Germany \n  \nBirthday:\nJuliusz Figlak\, 1981\, Poland \n  \n\nFor increased fidelity to our religious vows and for the spirit of resurrection.\nFor our deceased parents\, relatives and friends.\nFor the communion of saints as they call us to greater holiness.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“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)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/august-13/
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