Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
2026-10-05
FOCAL POINT:
For the religious “his entire consecrated life will be filled with an apostolic spirit, and his apostolic life permeated with a religious spirit.” (Con. 194)

Deceased:
Br. Giuseppe Valeriani, 1893, Mentorella, Italy

Birthday:
Fr. Lukasz Pecyna, 1991, Poland

For our members in the missions.
For vocations to consecrated life, especially to our own Congregation.
For all deceased family, friends and benefactors.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“What is more, Saint Francis, faithful to Scripture, invites us to see nature as a magnificent book in which God speaks to us and grants us a glimpse of this infinite beauty and goodness.” (Laudato Si’, 12)

Blessed Marie-Rose Durocher & St. Bruno
2026-10-06
FOCAL POINT:
“In this spirit, each Resurrectionist can be occupied with the work of Christ and acquire a spirituality proper to a pastor of God’s people.” (Con. 195)
Final Vows:
Br. Edward Hohenadel, 1979, Canada
Deceased:
Cl. Mieczyslaw Lesinski, 1951, Krakow, Poland
Fr. James Prusinski, 1975, Chicago, USA
Fr. John Pawelczak, 1993, Chicago, USA

For our country and for peace in the world.
For vocations to the Congregation of the Resurrection.
In thanksgiving for the communion of saints.
For all who have died, and for the one who will die first among us.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“Rather than a problem to be solved, the world is a joyful mystery to be contemplated with gladness and praise.” (Laudato Si’, 12)

Our Lady of the Rosary
2026-10-07
FOCAL POINT:
The religious “will learn to renounce his own convenience in order to exercise greater efforts in fulfilling his pastoral duties and in implementing new approaches to pastoral ministry under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit.” (Con. 195)

Birthday:
Fr. Artur Traczewski, 1973, Poland

For the conversion of sinners, and for all those in affliction, temptation and agony.
For fidelity to the recitation of the rosary as a Marian devotion, especially in this month dedicated to Mary.
For respect for life from the moment of conception to natural death.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“I urgently appeal, then, for a new dialogue about how we are shaping the future of our planet. We need a conversation which includes everyone, since the environmental challenge we are undergoing, and its human roots, concern and affect us all.” (Laudato Si’, 14)

October 8
2026-10-08
FOCAL POINT:
Resurrectionists “will actuate the spirit of the Congregation which demands that he dies to self and rises with Christ in order that his new life with Christ will benefit the people of God.” (Con. 195)

Deceased:
Br. Patrick Galvin, 1968, London, Canada

For our deceased members and benefactors, for all the faithful departed, and for the one who will die first among us.
For the provincial leadership.
For blessings upon those who minister in pastoral and educational apostolates.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“A serious consideration of this issue would be one way of counteracting the throwaway culture which affects the entire planet, but it must be said that only limited progress has been made in this regard.” (Laudato Si’, 22)

St. Denis and St. John Leonardi
2026-10-09
FOCAL POINT:
“Let us minister joyfully so that the new order established by the Risen Christ is made manifest.” (Con. 195)

Deceased:
Br. Joseph Olszewski, 1929, Chicago, USA
Cl. Eugene Jasinski, 1934, St. Louis, USA
Fr. Cornelius Mellen, 1956, St. Mary, USA
Fr. Arkadiusz Stepien, 2002, Bytow, Poland
Fr. Ernst Varosi, 2020, Waterloo, Canada

Ordination:
Fr. James Link, 1976, Canada

For fidelity to our vows, charism and mission, and for the spirit of the resurrection.
In thanksgiving for the martyr, St. Denis, and for St. John Leonardi founder of the Clerks Regular of the Mother of God of Lucca.
During this month of October, we continue to pray for the inspiration and guidance of Mary, Mother of our Congregation.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“Concentrated in the atmosphere, these gases do not allow the warmth of the sun’s rays reflected by the earth to be dispersed in space. The problem is aggravated by a model of development based on the intensive us of fossil fuels.” (Laudato Si’, 23)

October 10
2026-10-10
FOCAL POINT:
“Each member of the Congregation shall regard it his duty to be concerned about vocations. Let him ‘beg the harvest Master to send out laborers to gather His harvest’ (Mt. 9:38).” (Con. 196)

Deceased:
Fr. Peter Fiolek, 1986, Chicago, USA
Fr. John Miles, 1990, Chicago, USA
Fr. Joseph Przysucha, 1997, Chicago, USA
Fr. Stephen Juda, 2006, Des Plaines, USA

Birthdays:
Fr. Lucjan Krzywonos, 1949, Poland
Fr. Timothy Keppel, 1950, USA

For vocations to our Congregation.
For the Church, our Holy Father, and our local ordinary.
For the South American Region.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“The melting in the polar ice caps and in high altitude plains can lead to the dangerous release of methane gas, while the decomposition of frozen organic material can further increase the emission of carbon dioxide.” (Laudato Si’, 24)

St. John XXIII
2026-10-11
FOCAL POINT:
“Let him [Resurrectionist] remember, too, that it is especially through brotherly love and the joyful fulfillment of his apostolate that he will attract others to share his religious consecration.” (Con. 196)

Deceased:
Fr. John Sobieszczyk, 1926, Chicago, USA
Fr. Thaddeus Zygowicz 1992, Des Plaines, USA

For our Congregation, our superiors, and vocations to our Congregation.
For peace in the world.
That the Holy Spirit, who inspired St. John XXIII to introduce the Second Vatican Council, continue to refresh the Church with its gentle breeze.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“Many of the poor live in areas particularly affected by phenomena related to warming, and their means of subsistence are largely dependent on natural reserves and ecosystem services such as agriculture, fishing and forestry.” (Laudato Si’, 25)

Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
2026-10-12
FOCAL POINT:
“The Congregation strives to bring an ecumenical spirit to every apostolate. It is concerned about people of all persuasions yet avoids a false conciliatory approach, superficiality or imprudent zeal.” (Con. 197)

Deceased:
Fr. Wladyslaw Marszalkiewicz, 1927, Rome, Italy
Fr. Ignacy Badov, 2001, Belene, Bulgaria

Birthday:
Fr. Edson Siqueira da Silva, 1950, Brazil

For our country, for civil rulers, and for peace in the world.
For all of us, that we may be more concerned about salvation than about earthly success.
For the blessings of Mary upon our Church and our Congregation during this Marian Month of October.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“Other indicators of the present situation have to do with the depletion of natural resources. We all know that it is not possible to sustain the present level of consumption in developed countries and wealthier sectors of society, where the habit of wasting and discarding has reached unprecedented levels.” (Laudato Si’, 27)

October 13
2026-10-13
FOCAL POINT:
Our ecumenical “activity will be in harmony with the faith which the Catholic Church has always professed.” (Con. 197)

Deceased:
Fr. Anthony Firetto, 1973, Waterloo, Canada

For our parents, relatives, friends and benefactors, and for all who have recommended themselves to our prayers.
For the members of our local house.
For healing for all those abused at home or in the Church.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“Laudato Si’, mi’ Signore – ‘Praise be to you, my Lord.’ In the words of this beautiful canticle, Saint Francis of Assisi reminds us that our common home is like a sister with whom we share our life and a beautiful mother who opens her arms to embrace us.” (Laudato Si’, 1)

St. Callistus
2026-10-14
FOCAL POINT:
“It is also important that the religious pray for unity, dialogue on differences and cooperate in common concerns. In this way, they can extend their love to all and give witness to Christ.” (Con. 197)

Deceased:
Fr. Charles Kiefer, 1936, Stratford, Canada
Fr. Stephen Bies, 1979, Chicago, USA
Fr. Wladyslaw Jarzab, 2000, Neuhaus, Germany

That we may imitate the example of our Founders and for the spirit of the resurrection.
For the deceased members of the Congregation of the Resurrection.
For the example of martyrdom for the faith which St. Callistus modeled for us.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“Sister, Mother earth, … cries out to us because of the harm we have inflicted on her by our irresponsible use and abuse of the goods with which God has endowed her.” (Laudato Si’, 2)

Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
2026-10-15
FOCAL POINT:
“While the apostolic endeavors of the Congregation are primarily concerned with the faithful, the religious shall regard those outside the fold, especially those who belong to no church and the alienated, as waiting for the religious to share the joys and fruits of God’s kingdom.” (Con. 199)

Deceased:
Br. Jan Tyralla, 1958, Poznan, Poland

Birthday:
Fr. Ricardo Michelin de Souza, 1992, Brazil

First Vows:
Fr. Adam Dzwigon, 1982, Poland
Fr. Slawomir Dominik Sobolewski, 1982, Poland

For our members in the missions.
For formation programs and their directors, and for our novices and seminarians.
For vocations to the Congregation of the Resurrection.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“Saint Francis is the example par excellence of care for the vulnerable and of an integral ecology lived out joyfully and authentically. He is the patron saint of all who study and work in the area of ecology, and he is also much loved by non-Christians.” (Laudato Si’, 10)

St. Marguerite D’Youville - World Food Day
2026-10-16
FOCAL POINT:
“Religious working among people of nationalities other than their own are strongly exhorted to acquire a thorough knowledge of the language, culture and customs of the people they serve as well as their own. This knowledge will enable them to render greater service to the people of God, to witness more effectively for Christ and to insure their own greater self-fulfillment.” (Con. 200)

Deceased:
Fr. Claude Straus, 1958, Kitchener, Canada

For the conversion of sinners, and for all in affliction, temptation and agony.
On this “World Food Day” the Church invites us to deepen our care, concern and assistance for those who are deprived of the food necessary for health and survival.
In thanksgiving for the example Saint Marguerite D’Youville modeled for us in her care for the poor.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“The urgent challenge to protect our common home includes a concern to bring the whole human family together to seek a sustainable and integral development for we know that things can change.” (Laudato Si’, 13)

St. Ignatius of Antioch
2026-10-17
FOCAL POINT:
“To better assess the needs of the time, each Province and Region should form both educational and parochial policies in the light of the Constitutions and according to the needs of the particular country.” (Con. 201)

For deceased members and benefactors.
For educational apostolates – for teachers, students and support workers.
For Saint Ignatius of Antioch, Patriarch of Antioch, who was martyred for the faith.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“The continued acceleration of changes affecting humanity and the planet is coupled today with a more intensified pace of life and work which might be called ‘rapidification’.” (Laudato Si’, 18)

St. Luke
2026-10-18
FOCAL POINT:
“True to the spirit of its Founders, the Congregation considers its work in education to be a fruitful aspect of its apostolate and, under the guidance of the Church, directs its energies to all phases of this work, including the direction of educational institutions at every level.” (Con. 202)

Deceased:
Fr. Francis Breitkopf, 1904, Kitchener, Canada
Fr. Mieczylaw Sarnecki, 1995, Poznan, Poland

Birthday:
Cl. Kamil Sekula, 1992, Poland

For all the faithful departed and for the one who will die first among us.
On this feast day honoring Saint Luke, we are thankful for the inspired Word of God which the Evangelist gave to the Church.
For our members no longer involved in full-time active ministry.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“The earth, our home, is beginning to look more and more like an immense pile of filth.” (Laudato Si’, 21)

St. Paul of the Cross
2026-10-19
FOCAL POINT:
May our “education and parochial apostolates work together to achieve the common goal of the Congregation, which is the resurrection of society.” (Con. 202)

Birthdays:
Fr. Dennis Sanders, 1940, USA
Bp. Wieslaw Spiewak, 1963, Poland

For fidelity to our religious vows, charism and mission, and for the spirit of the resurrection.
For the religious community, the Passionists, as they honour their founder Saint Paul of the Cross.
For all those preparing to receive the sacraments of initiation.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“The climate is a common good, belonging to all and meant for all. At the global level, it is a complex system linked to many of the essential conditions for human life.” (Laudato Si’, 23)

St. Hedwig and St. Margaret Mary Alacoque
2026-10-20
FOCAL POINT:
“The goal of the educational apostolate is the development of the entire human person. This end is accomplished by cultivating the intellect and fostering right judgment, thereby leading people to God, the source and end of all wisdom and knowledge.” (Con. 203)

Deceased:
Br. Marcin Wojciechowski, 1918, Krakow, Poland
Fr. Lawrence Vallimont, 2003, Clearfield, USA
Fr. Marian Gradziel, 2004, Krakow, Poland

Birthday:
Br. Edward Benson, 1944, USA
Fr. Gary Young, 1940, USA

For the Church, our Holy Father, and for the local ordinary.
For Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque, who through her example, increased devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
For vocations to the Congregation of the Resurrection.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“Climate change is a global problem with grave implications: environmental, social, economic, political and for the distribution of goods.” (Laudato Si’, 25)

October 21
2026-10-21
FOCAL POINT:
“In the educational apostolate … religious will instill in people a sense of personal dignity, freedom and mission and create a faith community alive with the spirit of the Risen Christ.” (Con. 203)

For the Congregation, our superiors and for vocations.
For peace in the world.
For perseverance in our vocations.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“There has been a tragic rise in the number of migrants seeking to flee from the growing poverty caused by environmental degradation.” (Laudato Si’, 25)

Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time - World Mission Sunday
2026-10-22
FOCAL POINT:
“In the educational apostolate, the religious are committed to a meeting of intellectual and spiritual values.” (Con. 203)

Deceased:
Fr. David Fennessy, 1913, St. Louis, USA
Br. John Brzykcy, 1917, Chicago, USA

Birthday:
Fr. Patrick Aiello, 1930, Canada

For our country, for justice and for peace.
For our parents, relatives, friends and benefactors.
On this “World Mission Sunday” let us pray for the missionary activity of the Church throughout the world, and for a spirit of generosity in our support for the missions.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“Many of those who possess more resources and economic or political power seem mostly to be concerned with masking the problems or concealing their symptoms, simply making efforts to reduce some of the negative impacts of climate change. However, many of these symptoms indicate that such effects will continue to worsen if we continue with current models of production and consumption.” (Laudato Si’, 26)

St. John of Capistrano
2026-10-23
FOCAL POINT:
“The religious will strive to nourish in others a deep appreciation and love for truth whose source is Christ, ‘the way, the truth and the life’ (John 14:6).” (Con. 204)

Deceased:
Fr. Wladyslaw Motala, 1987, Drawsko Pom, Poland

For all those who have recommended themselves to our prayers.
For respect for life from conception to natural death.
For the Franciscans, as they celebrate the feast of St. John of Capistrano.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“The exploitation of the planet has already exceeded acceptable limits and we still have not solved the problem of poverty.” (Laudato Si’, 27)

St. Anthony Mary Claret
2026-10-24
FOCAL POINT:
“By their teaching and research, religious encourage others to become actively involved in the search for truth through scholarly investigation with due freedom, through reflecting on their own life experiences and through questioning the world around them.” (Con. 204)

Deceased:
Fr. Julio Blazejewski, 2022, Poland

For the grace to imitate our Founders, and for the spirit of the resurrection.
For continued blessings upon all our members and their ministries.
For the Congregation of the Missionary Sons of the Immaculate Heart of Mary whose founder, St. Anthony Mary Claret, they honor today.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“Fresh drinking water is an issue of primary importance, since it is indispensable for human life and for supporting terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.” (Laudato Si’, 28)

October 25
2026-10-25
FOCAL POINT:
“The religious will endeavor to instill in others a sense of personal dignity, freedom and mission.” (Con. 205)

Birthdays:
Fr. Andrzej Napiecek, 1952, Poland
Fr. Romuald Poltorak, 1963, Poland

For our members in the missions.
For religious experiencing problems or living on the margins of the community.
For peace in our world.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“Water poverty especially affects Africa where large sectors of the population have no access to safe drinking water or experience droughts which impede agricultural production.” (Laudato Si’, 28)

October 26
2026-10-26
FOCAL POINT:
“The sense of mission prompts the individual to respond to the needs of other people at every social level and to take an active part in one’s own parish, country and world community with a view to the resurrection of society.” (Con. 205)

Birthday:
Fr. Norbert Raszeja, 1942, USA

For the conversion of sinners, and for all in affliction, temptation and agony.
For blessings upon our families.
For all living and deceased benefactors.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“One particularly serious problem is the quality of water available to the poor. Every day, unsafe water results in many deaths and the spread of water-related diseases, including those caused by microorganisms and chemical substances.” (Laudato Si’, 29)

October 27
2026-10-27
FOCAL POINT:
“Of special concern is developing leaders in every professional field, not the least of which is the development of spiritual leaders in the consecrated life and priesthood.” (Con. 205)

Deceased:
Fr. Thomasz Brzeska, 1900, Rome, Italy
Br. Maksymilian Depczynski, 1915, Verdun, France
Fr. John Poreda, 1981, Chicago, USA
Fr. John Dzielski, 1987, Chicago, USA

Birthday:
Fr. Wlodzimierz Sobolewski, 1951, Poland

For our deceased members and benefactors, and for the one who will die first among us.
For vocations to the Congregation of the Resurrection.
For peace in the world.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“Our world has a grave social debt towards the poor who lack access to drinking water, because they are denied the right to a life consistent with their inalienable dignity.” (Laudat Si’, 30)

Sts. Simon and Jude
2026-10-28
FOCAL POINT:
“The religious will strive to create faith communities described in the Acts of the Apostles and the writings of Bogdan Janski which provide an experience of Christian life, worship, friendship and affirmation.” (Con. 206)

Deceased:
Cl. Josef Kowalczyk, 1988, Mszana Goma, Poland
Fr. Carl Fritz, 1989, Somerset, Bermuda

For increased fidelity to our vows and our community charism and mission.
For a deepening of our prayer lives.
May the example of the response to the call of Christ by Saints Simon and Jude, inspire us to ever-deeper commitment to our own call.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“Greater scarcity of water will lead to an increase in the cost of food and the various products which depend on its use.” (Laudato Si’, 31)

Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
2026-10-29
FOCAL POINT:
“In such communities, people can deepen their appreciation for their Christian cultural and national heritage, while simultaneously learning to transcend the limitations of personal background and the prejudices of social class, culture and nationality.” (Con. 206)

For the Church, our Holy Father and the local ordinary.
For vocations to the Congregation of the Resurrection.
For peace in the world.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“The environmental repercussions could affect billions of people; it is also conceivable that the control of water by large multinational businesses may become a major source of conflict in this century.” (Laudato Si’, 31)

Day of Prayer for Peace in Province of Quebec
2026-10-30
FOCAL POINT:
“The religious will look upon their educational institutions as excellent places in which to develop Christian community. In these institutions, they seek to create an atmosphere of freedom and responsibility while maintaining the discipline necessary to attain the ideals of the Christian community.” (Con. 207)

Deceased:
Fr. Walter Bartylak, 1978, Chicago, USA
Cl. Wojciech Bulinski, 1995, Krakow, Poland

Birthday:
Fr. Herbert Sojka, 1958, Poland

For our Congregation and our superiors, and for vocations to our Congregation.
That Mary may continue to be a model of all that we are called to be and do.
On this day the assembly of bishops in Quebec invite all Christians to pray for peace as we conclude the annual disarmament week established by the United Nations.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“The earth’s resources are also being plundered because of shortsighted approaches to the economy, commerce and production.” (Laudato Si’, 32)

October 31
2026-10-31
FOCAL POINT:
“They [religious] also strive to maintain a fundamental and reverent respect for the integrity and individuality of both students and teachers. Openness and availability to their students and co-workers will be an important means of fostering Christian community.” (Con. 207)

Deceased:
Fr. Tadeusz Barglik, 1979, Radziwillow, Poland

For the sick, the suffering and the dying, and for those who are lonely.
For living parents and benefactors of members of the Congregation.
For peace in the world.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“In assessing the environmental impact of any project, concern is usually shown for its effects on soil, water and air; yet few careful studies are made of its impact on biodiversity, as if the loss of species of animals and plant groups were of little importance.” (Laudato Si’, 35)

All Saints Day
2026-11-01
FOCAL POINT:
“The religious will strive to lead those with whom they work in the educational apostolate to share in the educational goals and objectives of the Congregation.” (Con. 210)

Deceased:
Br. Joseph Skornog, 1942, Chicago, USA

Birthdays:
Br. Tadeusz Kuras, 1944, Poland
Fr. Piotr Korycinski, 1981, Poland

For our personal sanctification through a life of union with the Risen Christ.
For all the saintly people that have gone before us in our families and in our Congregation.
For those who are actively dying, for the grace of hope and peace.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“Some countries have made significant progress in establishing sanctuaries on land and in the oceans where any human intervention is prohibited which might modify their features or alter their original structures.” (Laudato Si’, 37)

All Souls Day
2026-11-02
FOCAL POINT:
“In the educational apostolate, the religious will work in cooperation with the local Church through their own participation in its life and by leading their students to a similar active participation.” (Con. 211)

Deceased:
Cl. Ludwik Pawlicki, 1883, Rome, Italy
Fr. Michael Cundari, 1986, Burk’s Falls, Canada

For our deceased members, parents, relatives, friends and benefactors.
For all the faithful departed, and for the one who will die first among us.
For vocations to the Congregation.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“Oceans not only contain the bulk of our planet’s water supply, but also most of the immense variety of living creatures, many of them still unknown to us and threatened for various reasons.” (Laudato Si’, 40)

St. Martin de Porres
2026-11-03
FOCAL POINT:
“The Congregation considers one of it principal works to be the parish apostolate since the parish constitutes the basic unit of the ecclesial community.” (Con. 212)

Deceased:
Br. Ignacy Mamczarz, 1940, Radziwillow, Poland
Fr. Casimir Guziel, 1986, Chicago, USA
Fr. Wladzslaw Kosinski, 1996, Rome, Italy

For the deceased, forgotten by others, who are in special need of prayers.
For the Church, our Holy Father, and for our local ordinary.
For the order of Dominicans as they celebrate and honour St. Martin de Porres today.
For those who shepherd and guide and Church.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“Greater investment needs to be made in research aimed at understanding more fully the functioning of ecosystems and adequately analyzing the different variables associated with any significant modification of the environment.” (Laudato Si’, 42)
