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SUMMARY:Saint Therese of the Child Jesus
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“Under the pressure of apostolic activity\, the Resurrectionist will maintain a unity in his work and spirituality.” (Con. 194) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Joseph Zwierzycki\, 1963\, Chicago\, USA\nFr. Ernest Schumacher\, 2001\, Louisville\, USA \n  \nBishop Ordination:\nBishop Wesley Spiewak\, 2015\, Bermuda \n  \n\nFor the Church\, our Holy Father\, and for our local ordinary.\nFor all doctors of the Church\, may the example of Saint Theresa guide them in their scholarly pursuits.\nFor our parents\, relatives\, friends and benefactors\, and for those who have commended themselves to our prayers.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“This is why the earth herself\, burdened and laid waste\, is among the most abandoned and maltreated of our poor; she ‘groans in travail’ (Rom. 8:22).” (Laudato Si’ 1)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/october-1/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261002
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261003
DTSTAMP:20260403T162512
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SUMMARY:The Holy Guardian Angels
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“Christ lives and acts in him [Religious] and he grows in Christ through his ministry” (Con. 194) \n  \n\nFor our Congregation\, Father General and his curia\, the provincial/regional superiors and their councils\, and for our local superior.\nFor novices\, seminarians and for vocations to the Congregation.\nFor the protection of the Guardian Angels upon us.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“Authentic human development has a moral character. It presumes full respect for the human person\, but it must also be concerned for the world around us and ‘take into account the nature of each being and of its natural connection in an ordered system.” (Laudato Si’\, 5)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/october-2-2/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261003
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261004
DTSTAMP:20260403T162512
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SUMMARY:October 3
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“He [Resurrectionist] loves people with the love of Christ\, and he is concerned for their spiritual welfare.” (Con. 194) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Terrance McGuire\, 2015\, Kitchener\, Canada \n  \n\nFor our parents\, relatives\, friends and benefactors\, and for the one who will die first among us.\nFor the gift of wisdom for our superiors.\nThat during this “Marion Month” we will continue to seek the intercession and guidance of Mary.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“St. Francis … shows us just how inseparable the bond is between concern for nature\, justice of the poor\, commitment to society\, and interior peace.” (Laudato Si’\, 10)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/october-3/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261004
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261005
DTSTAMP:20260403T162512
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SUMMARY:St. Francis of Assisi
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“The desire to bring each person to Christ vivifies his apostolate and makes him ready and capable of overcoming any obstacle and\, if need be\, of laying down his life for the salvation of all.” (Con. 194) \n  \nDeceased:\nBr. Antoni Kaczmarek\, 1948\, Rome\, Italy\nFr. Henry Stec\, 1969\, Chicago\, USA\nFr. Anthony Rybarczyk 1970\, Loma Linda\, USA\nFr. Stefan Michalczyk\, 1974\, Pescara\, Italy\nFr. Antoni Petrov\, 1977\, Povdiv\, Bulgaria \n  \nFirst Vows:\nFr. Antonio Rencricca\, 1958\, Italy \n  \n\nThat we may imitate the spirit of the Founders.\nFor God’s blessings on the people of St. Francis of Assisi Parish\, Kitchener.\nFor those named in honour of Saint Francis.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“Just as happens when we fall in love with someone\, whenever St. Francis would gaze at the sun\, the moon or the smallest of animals\, he would burst into song\, drawing all other creatures into his praise.” (Laudato Si’\, 11)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/october-4/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261006
DTSTAMP:20260403T162512
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T201651Z
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SUMMARY:Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \nFor the religious “his entire consecrated life will be filled with an apostolic spirit\, and his apostolic life permeated with a religious spirit.” (Con. 194) \n  \nDeceased:\nBr. Giuseppe Valeriani\, 1893\, Mentorella\, Italy \n  \nBirthday:\nFr. Lukasz Pecyna\, 1991\, Poland \n  \n\nFor our members in the missions.\nFor vocations to consecrated life\, especially to our own Congregation.\nFor all deceased family\, friends and benefactors.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“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)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/october-5/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261006
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261007
DTSTAMP:20260403T162512
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SUMMARY:Blessed Marie-Rose Durocher & St. Bruno
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“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) \nFinal Vows:\nBr. Edward Hohenadel\, 1979\, Canada \nDeceased:\nCl. Mieczyslaw Lesinski\, 1951\, Krakow\, Poland\nFr. James Prusinski\, 1975\, Chicago\, USA\nFr. John Pawelczak\, 1993\, Chicago\, USA \n  \n\nFor our country and for peace in the world.\nFor vocations to the Congregation of the Resurrection.\nIn thanksgiving for the communion of saints.\nFor all who have died\, and for the one who will die first among us.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“Rather than a problem to be solved\, the world is a joyful mystery to be contemplated with gladness and praise.” (Laudato Si’\, 12)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/october-6/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261007
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261008
DTSTAMP:20260403T162512
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SUMMARY:Our Lady of the Rosary
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \nThe 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) \n  \nBirthday:\nFr. Artur Traczewski\, 1973\, Poland \n  \n\nFor the conversion of sinners\, and for all those in affliction\, temptation and agony.\nFor fidelity to the recitation of the rosary as a Marian devotion\, especially in this month dedicated to Mary.\nFor respect for life from the moment of conception to natural death.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“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)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/october-7/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261008
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261009
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SUMMARY:October 8
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \nResurrectionists “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) \n  \nDeceased:\nBr. Patrick Galvin\, 1968\, London\, Canada \n  \n\nFor our deceased members and benefactors\, for all the faithful departed\, and for the one who will die first among us.\nFor the provincial leadership.\nFor blessings upon those who minister in pastoral and educational apostolates.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“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)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/october-8/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261009
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261010
DTSTAMP:20260403T162512
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SUMMARY:St. Denis and St. John Leonardi
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“Let us minister joyfully so that the new order established by the Risen Christ is made manifest.” (Con. 195) \n  \nDeceased:\nBr. Joseph Olszewski\, 1929\, Chicago\, USA\nCl. Eugene Jasinski\, 1934\, St. Louis\, USA\nFr. Cornelius Mellen\, 1956\, St. Mary\, USA\nFr. Arkadiusz Stepien\, 2002\, Bytow\, Poland\nFr. Ernst Varosi\, 2020\, Waterloo\, Canada \n  \nOrdination:\nFr. James Link\, 1976\, Canada \n  \n\nFor fidelity to our vows\, charism and mission\, and for the spirit of the resurrection.\nIn thanksgiving for the martyr\, St. Denis\, and for St. John Leonardi founder of the Clerks Regular of the Mother of God of Lucca.\nDuring this month of October\, we continue to pray for the inspiration and guidance of Mary\, Mother of our Congregation.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“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)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/october-9/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261010
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261011
DTSTAMP:20260403T162512
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SUMMARY:October 10
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“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) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Peter Fiolek\, 1986\, Chicago\, USA\nFr. John Miles\, 1990\, Chicago\, USA\nFr. Joseph Przysucha\, 1997\, Chicago\, USA\nFr. Stephen Juda\, 2006\, Des Plaines\, USA \n  \nBirthdays:\nFr. Lucjan Krzywonos\, 1949\, Poland\nFr. Timothy Keppel\, 1950\, USA \n  \n\nFor vocations to our Congregation.\nFor the Church\, our Holy Father\, and our local ordinary.\nFor the South American Region.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“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)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/october-10/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261011
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261012
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SUMMARY:St. John XXIII
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“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) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. John Sobieszczyk\, 1926\, Chicago\, USA\nFr. Thaddeus Zygowicz 1992\, Des Plaines\, USA \n  \n\nFor our Congregation\, our superiors\, and vocations to our Congregation.\nFor peace in the world.\nThat the Holy Spirit\, who inspired St. John XXIII to introduce the Second Vatican Council\, continue to refresh the Church with its gentle breeze.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“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)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/october-11/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261012
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261013
DTSTAMP:20260403T162512
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SUMMARY:Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“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) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Wladyslaw Marszalkiewicz\, 1927\, Rome\, Italy\nFr. Ignacy Badov\, 2001\, Belene\, Bulgaria \n  \nBirthday:\nFr. Edson Siqueira da Silva\, 1950\, Brazil \n  \n\nFor our country\, for civil rulers\, and for peace in the world.\nFor all of us\, that we may be more concerned about salvation than about earthly success.\nFor the blessings of Mary upon our Church and our Congregation during this Marian Month of October.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“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)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/october-12/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261013
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261014
DTSTAMP:20260403T162512
CREATED:20220711T235724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T194705Z
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SUMMARY:October 13
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \nOur ecumenical “activity will be in harmony with the faith which the Catholic Church has always professed.” (Con. 197) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Anthony Firetto\, 1973\, Waterloo\, Canada \n  \n\nFor our parents\, relatives\, friends and benefactors\, and for all who have recommended themselves to our prayers.\nFor the members of our local house.\nFor healing for all those abused at home or in the Church.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION:\n“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)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/october-13/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261014
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261015
DTSTAMP:20260403T162512
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SUMMARY:St. Callistus
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“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) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Charles Kiefer\, 1936\, Stratford\, Canada\nFr. Stephen Bies\, 1979\, Chicago\, USA\nFr. Wladyslaw Jarzab\, 2000\, Neuhaus\, Germany \n  \n\nThat we may imitate the example of our Founders and for the spirit of the resurrection.\nFor the deceased members of the Congregation of the Resurrection.\nFor the example of martyrdom for the faith which St. Callistus modeled for us.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“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)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/october-14/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261015
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261016
DTSTAMP:20260403T162512
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SUMMARY:Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“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) \n  \nDeceased:\nBr. Jan Tyralla\, 1958\, Poznan\, Poland \n  \nBirthday:\nFr. Ricardo Michelin de Souza\, 1992\, Brazil \n  \nFirst Vows:\nFr. Adam Dzwigon\, 1982\, Poland\nFr. Slawomir Dominik Sobolewski\, 1982\, Poland \n  \n\nFor our members in the missions.\nFor formation programs and their directors\, and for our novices and seminarians.\nFor vocations to the Congregation of the Resurrection.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“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)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/october-15/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261016
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261017
DTSTAMP:20260403T162512
CREATED:20220711T235856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T195234Z
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SUMMARY:St. Marguerite D’Youville - World Food Day
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“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) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Claude Straus\, 1958\, Kitchener\, Canada \n  \n\nFor the conversion of sinners\, and for all in affliction\, temptation and agony.\nOn 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.\nIn thanksgiving for the example Saint Marguerite D’Youville modeled for us in her care for the poor.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“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)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/october-16/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261018
DTSTAMP:20260403T162512
CREATED:20220711T235856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T195330Z
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SUMMARY:St. Ignatius of Antioch
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“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) \n  \n\nFor deceased members and benefactors.\nFor educational apostolates – for teachers\, students and support workers.\nFor Saint Ignatius of Antioch\, Patriarch of Antioch\, who was martyred for the faith.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“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)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/october-17/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261018
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261019
DTSTAMP:20260403T162512
CREATED:20220711T235856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T195440Z
UID:2612-1792281600-1792367999@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:St. Luke
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“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) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Francis Breitkopf\, 1904\, Kitchener\, Canada\nFr. Mieczylaw Sarnecki\, 1995\, Poznan\, Poland \n  \nBirthday:\nCl. Kamil Sekula\, 1992\, Poland \n  \n\nFor all the faithful departed and for the one who will die first among us.\nOn this feast day honoring Saint Luke\, we are thankful for the inspired Word of God which the Evangelist gave to the Church.\nFor our members no longer involved in full-time active ministry.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“The earth\, our home\, is beginning to look more and more like an immense pile of filth.” (Laudato Si’\, 21)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/october-18/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261019
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261020
DTSTAMP:20260403T162512
CREATED:20220711T235911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T195723Z
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SUMMARY:St. Paul of the Cross
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \nMay our “education and parochial apostolates work together to achieve the common goal of the Congregation\, which is the resurrection of society.” (Con. 202) \n  \nBirthdays:\nFr. Dennis Sanders\, 1940\, USA\nBp. Wieslaw Spiewak\, 1963\, Poland \n  \n\nFor fidelity to our religious vows\, charism and mission\, and for the spirit of the resurrection.\nFor the religious community\, the Passionists\, as they honour their founder Saint Paul of the Cross.\nFor all those preparing to receive the sacraments of initiation.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“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)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/october-19/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261020
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261021
DTSTAMP:20260403T162512
CREATED:20220711T235911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T195827Z
UID:2614-1792454400-1792540799@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:St. Hedwig and St. Margaret Mary Alacoque
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“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) \n  \nDeceased:\nBr. Marcin Wojciechowski\, 1918\, Krakow\, Poland\nFr. Lawrence Vallimont\, 2003\, Clearfield\, USA\nFr. Marian Gradziel\, 2004\, Krakow\, Poland \n  \nBirthday:\nBr. Edward Benson\, 1944\, USA\nFr. Gary Young\, 1940\, USA \n  \n\nFor the Church\, our Holy Father\, and for the local ordinary.\nFor Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque\, who through her example\, increased devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.\nFor vocations to the Congregation of the Resurrection.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“Climate change is a global problem with grave implications: environmental\, social\, economic\, political and for the distribution of goods.” (Laudato Si’\, 25)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/october-20/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261021
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261022
DTSTAMP:20260403T162512
CREATED:20220711T235911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T195938Z
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SUMMARY:October 21
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“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) \n  \n\nFor the Congregation\, our superiors and for vocations.\nFor peace in the world.\nFor perseverance in our vocations.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“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)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/october-21/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261022
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261023
DTSTAMP:20260403T162512
CREATED:20220711T235911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T200246Z
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SUMMARY:Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time - World Mission Sunday
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT:  \n“In the educational apostolate\, the religious are committed to a meeting of intellectual and spiritual values.” (Con. 203) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. David Fennessy\, 1913\, St. Louis\, USA\nBr. John Brzykcy\, 1917\, Chicago\, USA \n  \nBirthday:\nFr. Patrick Aiello\, 1930\, Canada \n  \n\nFor our country\, for justice and for peace.\nFor our parents\, relatives\, friends and benefactors.\nOn 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.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“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)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/october-22/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261023
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261024
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SUMMARY:St. John of Capistrano
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“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) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Wladyslaw Motala\, 1987\, Drawsko Pom\, Poland \n  \n\nFor all those who have recommended themselves to our prayers.\nFor respect for life from conception to natural death.\nFor the Franciscans\, as they celebrate the feast of St. John of Capistrano.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“The exploitation of the planet has already exceeded acceptable limits and we still have not solved the problem of poverty.” (Laudato Si’\, 27)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/october-23/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261025
DTSTAMP:20260403T162512
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T200547Z
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SUMMARY:St. Anthony Mary Claret
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“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) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Julio Blazejewski\, 2022\, Poland \n  \n\nFor the grace to imitate our Founders\, and for the spirit of the resurrection.\nFor continued blessings upon all our members and their ministries.\nFor the Congregation of the Missionary Sons of the Immaculate Heart of Mary whose founder\, St. Anthony Mary Claret\, they honor today.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“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)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/october-24/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261025
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261026
DTSTAMP:20260403T162512
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SUMMARY:October 25
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“The religious will endeavor to instill in others a sense of personal dignity\, freedom and mission.” (Con. 205) \n  \nBirthdays:\nFr. Andrzej Napiecek\, 1952\, Poland\nFr. Romuald Poltorak\, 1963\, Poland \n  \n\nFor our members in the missions.\nFor religious experiencing problems or living on the margins of the community.\nFor peace in our world.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“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)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/october-25/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261026
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261027
DTSTAMP:20260403T162512
CREATED:20220711T235927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T201018Z
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SUMMARY:October 26
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“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) \n  \nBirthday:\nFr. Norbert Raszeja\, 1942\, USA \n  \n\nFor the conversion of sinners\, and for all in affliction\, temptation and agony.\nFor blessings upon our families.\nFor all living and deceased benefactors.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“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)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/october-26/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261027
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261028
DTSTAMP:20260403T162512
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T201142Z
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SUMMARY:October 27
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“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) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Thomasz Brzeska\, 1900\, Rome\, Italy\nBr. Maksymilian Depczynski\, 1915\, Verdun\, France\nFr. John Poreda\, 1981\, Chicago\, USA\nFr. John Dzielski\, 1987\, Chicago\, USA \n  \nBirthday: \nFr. Wlodzimierz Sobolewski\, 1951\, Poland\n  \n\nFor our deceased members and benefactors\, and for the one who will die first among us.\nFor vocations to the Congregation of the Resurrection.\nFor peace in the world.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“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)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/october-27/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261028
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261029
DTSTAMP:20260403T162512
CREATED:20220711T235927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T201327Z
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SUMMARY:Sts. Simon and Jude
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“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) \n  \nDeceased:\nCl. Josef Kowalczyk\, 1988\, Mszana Goma\, Poland\nFr. Carl Fritz\, 1989\, Somerset\, Bermuda \n  \n\nFor increased fidelity to our vows and our community charism and mission.\nFor a deepening of our prayer lives.\nMay 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.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“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)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/october-28/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261029
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261030
DTSTAMP:20260403T162512
CREATED:20220712T000028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T201432Z
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SUMMARY:Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“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) \n  \n\nFor the Church\, our Holy Father and the local ordinary.\nFor vocations to the Congregation of the Resurrection.\nFor peace in the world.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“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)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/october-29/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261030
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261031
DTSTAMP:20260403T162512
CREATED:20220712T000028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T201721Z
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SUMMARY:Day of Prayer for Peace in Province of Quebec
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“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) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Walter Bartylak\, 1978\, Chicago\, USA\nCl. Wojciech Bulinski\, 1995\, Krakow\, Poland \n  \nBirthday:\nFr. Herbert Sojka\, 1958\, Poland \n  \n\nFor our Congregation and our superiors\, and for vocations to our Congregation.\nThat Mary may continue to be a model of all that we are called to be and do.\nOn 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.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“The earth’s resources are also being plundered because of shortsighted approaches to the economy\, commerce and production.” (Laudato Si’\, 32)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/october-30/
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