Day of Prayer for Peace in Province of Quebec

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

1. For our Congregation and our superiors, and for vocations to our Congregation.
2. That Mary may continue to be a model of all that we are called to be and do.
3. 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)