St. John XXIII

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

1. For our Congregation, our superiors, and vocations to our Congregation.
2. For peace in the world.
3. 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)