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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261202
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SUMMARY:December 1
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \nResurrectionists will continue to study and pray with the Constitutions\, as well as\, reflect upon the charism and mission of the Congregation. \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Theobald Spetz\, 1921\, Kitchener\, Canada \n  \nBirthday:\nFr. Henry Ruszel\, 1926\, USA \n  \nFirst Vows:\nFr. Marek Tomski\, 1982\, Poland \n  \nOrdination:\nFr. Rafal Wasilewski\, 2012\, USA \n  \n\nFor the Church\, our Holy Father and for our local ordinary.\nDuring this Season of Advent let us prepare ourselves with prayer and reflection to celebrate the Incarnation.\nFor living and deceased benefactors of the Congregation.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“The couple that love and beget life are a true\, living icon – not an idol like those of stone or gold prohibited by the Decalogue – capable of revealing God the Creator and Saviour.” (Amoris Laetitia\, 11)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/december-1/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261203
DTSTAMP:20260403T193835
CREATED:20220721T214527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T182040Z
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SUMMARY:December 2
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \nConsecrated religious are invited to live their vows authentically\, credibly\, radically\, prophetically and joyfully. \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Michal Oleksy\, 1918\, Zakopane\, Poland\nFr. Wladyslaw Orpiszewski\, 1942\, Krakow\, Poland \n  \nBirthdays:\nFr. Kasimierz Mikucki\, 1951\, Poland\nFr. Stanislaw Jankowski\, 1966\, USA \n  \n\nFor our Congregation\, superiors\, and for vocations.\nFor peace in the world.\nFor parents\, relatives\, friends and benefactors who have died.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“A family’s living space could turn into a domestic Church\, a setting for the Eucharist\, the presence of Christ seated at its table.” (Amoris Laetitia\, 15)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/december-2/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261204
DTSTAMP:20260403T193835
CREATED:20220721T214635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T183121Z
UID:3056-1796256000-1796342399@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:Saint Francis Xavier
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \nOur Constitutions exhort us to work towards having them become a guiding force in our life as a Resurrectionist. \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. William Kloepfer\, 1910\, Guelph\, Canada\nBr. John Popko\, 1939\, Chicago\, USA\nBr. Marian Misiorny\, 1961\, Poznan\, Poland\nFr. Edward Dietrich\, 1989\, Kitchener\, Canada\nFr. Joseph Palubeski\, 2011\, Hamilton\, Canada \n  \nBirthdays:\nFr. Timothy Uniac\, 1958\, Canada\nFr. Jacek Praski\, 1964\, USA \n  \n\nFor our directors of formation on every level.\nFor vocations to the Congregation.\nFor the members of the Society of Jesus as they celebrate their co-founder\, Saint Francis Xavier.\nFor blessings upon all Resurrectionists and Apostles of the Resurrection\, during this Advent Season.\n\nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“Against this backdrop of love so central to the Christian experience of marriage and the family\, another virtue stands out\, one often overlooked in our world of frenetic and superficial relationships. It is tenderness.” (Amoris Laetitia\, 28)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/december-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261205
DTSTAMP:20260403T193835
CREATED:20220721T214736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T184508Z
UID:3058-1796342400-1796428799@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:St. John Damascene
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \nOne of the responsibilities of the Superior General is to function as a unifying force\, and to promote the international character of our Congregation. \n  \nBirthday:\nFr. Christopher Buda\, 1949\, Poland \n  \nOrdination:\nFr. Paul Smith\, 2010\, USA \n  \n\nFor our seminarians\, novices\, affiliated and aspirants.\nFor the conversion of sinners.\nFor the inspiration of St. John Damascene to rest upon all artists who create icons for whom he is their patron.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“Every family should look to the icon of the Holy Family of Nazareth.” (Amoris Laetitia\, 30)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/december-4/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261206
DTSTAMP:20260403T193835
CREATED:20220721T214823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231102T164559Z
UID:3061-1796428800-1796515199@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:December 5
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \nThat superiors\, especially local superiors\, will fulfill their responsibility to assist the members in their spiritual life and development. \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Bruno Ostrega\, 1986\, Chicago\, USA \n  \nBirthday:\nFr. Bartlomiej Gzella\, 1973\, Poland \n  \n\nFor those who have commended themselves to our prayers\, and for those for whom we have promised to pray.\nThat during this Season of Advent\, we may take the time to make space for the Lord to be incarnate in our hearts and lives.\nFor the leaders of our Congregation at the local\, provincial and general level.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“The treasury of Mary’s heart also contains the experiences of every family\, which she cherishes. For this reason\, she can help us understand the meaning of these experiences and to hear the message God wishes to communicate through the life of our families.” (Amoris Laetitia\,30)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/december-5/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261207
DTSTAMP:20260403T193835
CREATED:20220721T214920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T185202Z
UID:3064-1796515200-1796601599@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:St. Nicholas
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \nMembers are encouraged to provide affirmation and support for our superiors at every level. \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Andrew Spetz\, 1918\, St. Louis\, USA\nBr. Jan Opanowicz\, 1950\, Rome\, Italy\nFr. Tadeusz Sikorski\, 1981\, Sao Paulo\, Brazil\nFr. Stephen Gira\, 2010\, St. Louis\, USA \n  \n\nFor the Church\, our Holy Father and our local ordinary.\nFor all Christians preparing to celebrate the Incarnation of our Saviour.\nFor all people and institutions named in honour of St. Nicholas.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“The welfare of the family is decisive for the future of the world and that of the Church.” (Amoris Laetitia\,31)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/december-6/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261208
DTSTAMP:20260403T193835
CREATED:20220721T215005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T185301Z
UID:3067-1796601600-1796687999@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:Second Sunday of Advent
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \nFor the common life to flourish we must promote trust and communication among the members. \n  \nDeceased:\nCl. Andrzej Piasecki\,1898\, San Francisco\, USA \n  \nBirthdays:\nFr. Andrzej Gieniusz\, 1958\, Poland\nFr. Leslaw Ogryzek\, 1960. Poland\nFr. Marcin Paca\, 1984\, Poland \n  \nFirst Vows:\nFr. Adam Otrebski\, 1985\, Poland \n  \nOrdination:\nFr. Delwyn Haroldson\, 2012\, USA \n  \n\nFor the deceased members and benefactors of the Congregation.\nFor all Resurrectionists in the world.\nIn thanksgiving for the gift of Saint Ambrose\, noted theologian and scholar.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“As Christians\, we can hardly stop advocating marriage simply to avoid countering contemporary sensibilities\, or out of a desire to be fashionable or a sense of helplessness in the face of human and moral failings.” (Amoris Laetitia\, 35) \n 
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/december-7/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261209
DTSTAMP:20260403T193835
CREATED:20220721T215139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T185455Z
UID:3070-1796688000-1796774399@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“We believe that Mary is our model for all that we are called to be and do as Resurrectionists.” (Charism Statement) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Josef Zabowka\, 2020 Lomianki\, Poland \n  \nFirst Vows:\nFr. Henry Ruszel\, 1946\, USA\nBr. Nucinaldo Bezerra de Arruda\, 2011\, Final Sept. 8\, 2017 Brazil\nFr. Jose Flavio Sotero Barbosa\, 2011\, Brazil\nFr. Ricardo Michelin de Souza\, 2015\, Brazil\nCl. Lucas Freitas da Cruz\, 2019\, Brazil\nCl. Diogo Sousa Dos Santos\, 2021\, Brazil\nCl. Gabriel Melore Ramos Bastos\, 2022\, Brazil\nCl. Tiago Dos Santos Teixeira\, 2022\, Brazil \n  \nOrdination:\nFr. Vitalis Masika\, 2022\, Tanzania \n  \n\nFor God’s blessings upon the Congregation through the intercession of Mary.\nFor fidelity to our vows\, and the charism and mission of the Congregation.\nIn thanksgiving for the gift and example of the Virgin Mary.\nFor all deceased Resurrectionists and Apostles of the Resurrection.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“The weakening of faith and religious practice in some societies has an effect on families\, leaving them more isolated amid their difficulties.” (Amoris Laetitia\, 43)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/december-8/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261209
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261210
DTSTAMP:20260403T193835
CREATED:20220721T215232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T185600Z
UID:3072-1796774400-1796860799@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:December 9
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“The Congregation of the Resurrection announces and gives witness to the Paschal Mystery.” (Mission Statement) \n  \nDeceased:\nCl. Stefan Zelev\, 1896\, Nettuno\, Italy\nFr. Josef Per\, 1957\, Poznan\, Poland \n  \nBirthdays:\nFr. Andrzej Skrzypczak\, 1958\, Poland\nFr. Kazimierz Siwiec\, 1965\, Poland \n  \n\nFor our country and for peace.\nFor all who hunger and thirst for God.\nFor peace in the world this Advent.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“The lack of dignified or affordable housing often leads to the postponement of formal relationships.” (Amoris Laetitia\, 44)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/december-9/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261211
DTSTAMP:20260403T193835
CREATED:20220721T215314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T185703Z
UID:3075-1796860800-1796947199@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:Our Lady of Loreto
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“Convinced of God’s unconditional love for us\, we herald the liberation and salvation of each person and society as a passage from death to life in which every situation of evil and injustice is overcome.” (Mission Statement) \n  \nOrdination:\nFr. Renato Benassi\, 1995\, Brazil \n\nDeceased:\nFr. Joseph Tarasiuk\, 1947\, Chicago\, USA \n  \n\nFor the grace to imitate our Founders and for the spirit of the resurrection.\nFor the safety of all who travel.\nThat during Advent let us prepare the way of the Lord.\nFor the Loreto Sisters\, may they continue to proclaim the Good News.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“Migration is another sign of the times to be faced and understood in terms of its negative effects on family life.” (Amoris Laetitia\, 46)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/december-10/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261211
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261212
DTSTAMP:20260403T193835
CREATED:20220721T215409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T192401Z
UID:3078-1796947200-1797033599@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:Saint Damasus I
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“We call others\, especially youth and families\, to communities of the Risen Christ in which faith\, hope and love radiate as a sign of union with Christ and His Mother\, Mary\, in the Church.” (Mission Statement) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Luigi Scafuro\, 1948\, Pescara\, Italy\nFr. Lucjan Krawiec\, 2021\, Poznan\, Poland \n  \nBirthday:\nBr. Nucinaldo Bezerra de Arruda\, 1983\, Brazil \n  \n\nFor our members in the missions.\nFor the intercession of Saint Damasus upon our Holy Father.\nFor Advent blessings upon the members of the Congregation of the Resurrection.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“If the family\, in the light of faith\, accepts the presence of persons with special needs\, they will be able to recognize and ensure the quality and value of human life\, with its proper needs\, rights and opportunities.” (Amoris Laetitia\, 47)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/december-11/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261214
DTSTAMP:20260403T193835
CREATED:20220721T215540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T193200Z
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SUMMARY:St. Lucy
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“We reach out to all people through our pastoral-educational ministry but especially join in solidarity with people diminished by unjust structures.” (Mission Statement) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Franciszek Zachara\, 1931\, Radziwillow\, Poland\nBr. Stanislaw Baba\, 2000\, Poznan\, Poland\nDeacon Brian Karley\, 2019\, Louisville\, USA \n  \nBirthdays:\nFr. Krzysztof Swol\, 1967\, Poland \n  \nOrdination:\nPope Francis\, 1969\, Argentina \n  \n\nFor deceased members\, friends and benefactors of the Congregation.\nFor Advent blessing upon the Congregation.\nFor those suffering from blindness and other vision difficulties\, may they be comforted through the intercession of Saint Lucy\, patroness for the blind.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“In many cases\, parents come home exhausted\, not wanting to talk\, and many families no longer even share a common meal.” (Amoris Laetitia\, 50)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/december-13/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261215
DTSTAMP:20260403T193835
CREATED:20220721T215626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T190005Z
UID:3087-1797206400-1797292799@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:Third Sunday of Advent
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“We assist the laity in their own efforts to become prophets to the world and to transform it by providing them with a deeper experience of the paschal dynamic in their lives.” (Mission Statement) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Ladislaus Okulczyk\, 1964\, Winnetka\, USA\nFr. Jan Reinke\, 1975\, Krakow\, Poland\nFr. John Mix\, 1988\, Des Plaines\, USA \n  \n\nFor those members of the laity who join with us in our educational and parish apostolates.\nFor fidelity to our vows and our Congregation charism and mission.\nOn this third Sunday of Advent let us deepen our preparations for the Incarnation.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“No one can think that the weakening of the family as that natural society founded on marriage will prove beneficial to society as a whole\, the contrary is true.” (Amoris Laetitia\, 52)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/december-14/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261216
DTSTAMP:20260403T193835
CREATED:20220721T215711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231102T171650Z
UID:3090-1797292800-1797379199@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:December 15
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“As an international Community\, we assist each other in various parts of the world by sharing our ministries\, experiences and resources.” (Mission Statement) \n  \nDeceased:\nBr. Antonio Folcarelli\, 1875\, Rome\, Italy \n  \nBirthdays:\nBr. David Ernst\, 1938\, Canada\nFr. Joseph Malczyk\, 1941\, USA\nFr. Jerzy Zieba\, 1965\, USA \n  \nOrdination:\nFr. Andrzej Pakula\, 2002\, Poland \n  \n\nFor the Church\, our Holy Father and for our local ordinary.\nIn thanksgiving for the generosity of all our benefactors.\nFor peace in the world.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“I thank God that many families\, which are far from considering themselves perfect\, live in love\, fulfill their calling and keep moving forward\, even if they fall many times along the way.” (Amoris Laetitia\, 57)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/december-15/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261217
DTSTAMP:20260403T193835
CREATED:20220721T215801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231102T171741Z
UID:3093-1797379200-1797465599@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:December 16
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“We share Christ’s own desire to enkindle the fire of divine love in the heart of every person on this earth.” (Mission Statement) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Walerian Kalinka\, 1886\, Lwow\, Poland\nFr. Francis Ruetz\, 2012\, Waterloo\, Canada \n  \nBirthday:\nFr. Ryszard Bala\, 1961\, Poland \n  \n\nFor our Congregation\, our superiors\, and for vocations.\nFor those who have left our Congregation or are living on the margin of the Community.\nFor peace in the world.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“In and among families\, the Gospel message should always resound; the core of that message\, the kerygma\, is what is most beautiful\, most excellent\, most appealing and at the same time most necessary.” (Amoris Laetitia\, 58)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/december-16/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261217
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261218
DTSTAMP:20260403T193836
CREATED:20220721T215856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T190336Z
UID:3096-1797465600-1797551999@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:December 17
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \nAs we strive to live Community\, which is to be a true reflection of the Paschal Mystery\, let us surrender ourselves to God\, allowing the power of the Spirit to form Christ in us. \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Piotr Szkodrov\, 1889\, Adrianople\, Bulgaria\nFr. Paul Sobczak\, 1922\, Chicago\, USA\nFr. Henry Schmidt\, 1968\, London\, Canada\nFr. Louis Tusinski\, 1973\, Chicago\, USA \n  \nBirthday:\nFr. Zygmunt Waz\, 1950\, Poland \n  \nOrdination:\nFr. Antonio Rencricca\, 1966\, Italy \n  \n\nFor the grace to imitate our Founders\, and for the spirit of the resurrection.\nFor Advent graces to all those seeking healing from abuse in the home or in the Church.\nFor our Superior General and his Curia.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“Our teaching on marriage and the family cannot fail to be inspired and transformed by the message of love and tenderness; otherwise\, it becomes nothing more than the defense of a dry and lifeless doctrine.” (Amoris Laetitia\, 59)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/december-17/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261218
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261219
DTSTAMP:20260403T193836
CREATED:20220721T215959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231102T172228Z
UID:3099-1797552000-1797638399@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:December 18
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \nWe are called to be open to the Church’s call for the preferential option for the poor in our present and future apostolates. \n  \nDeceased:\nCl. Pawel Dembinski\, 1904\, Siemianowice\, Poland\nBr. Giovanni Bevilaqua\, 1912\, Adrianople\, Bulgaria\nBr. John Lipski\, 1926\, St. Louis\, USA\nFr. Josef Obuchowski\, 2020\, Gdansk\, Poland \n  \nBirthday:\nFr. Adam Otrebski\, 1964\, Poland \n  \n\nFor the grace of health and spiritual growth for all members of our Congregation.\nFor our country and for peace.\nFor vocations to the Congregation of the Resurrection.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“The Synod Fathers noted that Jesus\, in speaking of God’s original plan for man and woman\, reaffirmed the indissoluble union between them.” (Amoris Laetitia\, 62)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/december-18/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261219
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261220
DTSTAMP:20260403T193836
CREATED:20220721T220203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231102T172417Z
UID:3102-1797638400-1797724799@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:December 19
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“The Congregation of the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ began in Paris\, France\, on February 17\, 1836\, under the leadership of Bogdan Janski.” (Historical Preface) \n  \nDeceased:\nBr. Feliks Korman\, 1922\, Radziwillow\, Poland\nFr. Kenneth Bratko\, 2004\, Schaumburg\, USA \n  \nBirthday:\nFr. Dariusz Juliusz Teodorowski\, 1957\, Poland \n  \n\nFor our parents\, relatives\, friends and benefactors.\nThat all Resurrectionists may renew their dedication to religious life.\nFor Advent blessings upon the Apostles of the Resurrection.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“The Gospel of the family spans the history of the world\, from the creation of man and woman in the image and likeness of God\, to the fulfillment of the mystery of the covenant in Christ at the end of time with the marriage of the Lamb.” (Amoris Laetitia\, 63)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/december-19/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261225
DTSTAMP:20260403T193836
CREATED:20220721T220548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T191234Z
UID:3117-1798070400-1798156799@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:December 24
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“They were now dead to sin and alive with the Risen Christ in a new life dedicated to truth and charity.” (Historical Preface) \n  \n\nFor a strengthening of our hope\, in order that we may receive Christ with joy.\nFor those in affliction\, temptation or agony\, may the coming feast be for them a source of peace and happiness.\nFor the grace to prepare our hearts to welcome Christ.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“The Church can require that the wedding be celebrated publicly\, with the presence of witnesses and other conditions that have varied over the course of time\, but this does not detract from the fact that the couple who marry are the ministers of the sacrament.” (Amoris Laetitia\, 75)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/december-24/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261226
DTSTAMP:20260403T193836
CREATED:20220721T220620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231102T173034Z
UID:3120-1798156800-1798243199@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:The Nativity of the Lord
DESCRIPTION:Deceased:\nCl. Josef Janaszkiewicz\, 1893\, Lwow\, Poland\nBr. Jan Widuch\, 1912\, Krakow\, Poland \n  \n\nFor the Church\, our Congregation\, parents\, relatives\, friends and benefactors.\nFor blessings upon all Resurrectionists and Apostles of the Resurrection on this Christmas day.\nFor the grace to use our giftedness to enrich the Church.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“Marriage is firstly an intimate partnership of life and love which is a good for the spouses themselves.” (Amoris Laetitia\, 80)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/nativity-of-the-lord/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261227
DTSTAMP:20260403T193836
CREATED:20220721T220706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T195441Z
UID:3123-1798243200-1798329599@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:St. Stephen
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \nLove of God\, for one another\, and for the people we serve is a characteristic of the Congregation of the Resurrection. \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Mitchell Pawelko\, 1996\, Des Plaines\, USA \n  \nBirthday:\nFr. Szczepan Matula\, 1980\, Poland \n  \n\nFor our Congregation\, our Holy Father and for our local ordinary.\nFor bricklayers and stonemasons who celebrate their patron saint today\, Saint Stephen.\nFor all families during this Christmas Season.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“The Synod Fathers also wished to emphasize that one of the fundamental challenges facing families today is undoubtedly that of raising children\, made all the more difficult and complex by today’s cultural reality and the powerful influence of the media.” (Amoris Laetitia\, 84)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/december-26/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261227
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261228
DTSTAMP:20260403T193836
CREATED:20220721T220747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T195607Z
UID:3126-1798329600-1798415999@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:St. John\, Apostle and Evangelist
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“May the generous living of these Constitutions encourage all the members of this institute to an ever-deeper commitment to announce and give witness to the Paschal Mystery with the spirit of their Founder\, Bogdan Janski\, and co-founders\, Rev. Frs. Peter Semenenko and Jerome Kajsiewicz.” (Joao Braz Card. De Aviz) \n  \nDeceased:\nCl. Ignacy Sztukowski\, 1940\, Dachau\, Germany\nBr. Kazimierz Palys\, 1950\, Radziwillow\, Poland\nFr. Walter Galus\, 1991\, Chicago\, USA \n  \n\nFor the Church\, our Holy Father and for our local ordinary.\nFor our country and for peace.\nThat we may be inspired to respond to the call to follow Christ by the example of Saint John.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“The Church is a family of families\, constantly enriched by the lives of all those domestic churches.” (Amoris Laetitia\, 87)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/december-27/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261228
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261229
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SUMMARY:The Holy Family of Jesus\, Mary and Joseph
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \nReflection on the Charism and Mission of the Congregation will bring greater appreciation for our call to the Congregation. \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. John Bulbrook\, 1969\, Quebec\, Canada \n  \n\nFor the grace to imitate our Founders\, and for the spirit of the resurrection.\nFor all families\, may the example of the Holy Family inspire them.\nFor vocations to the Congregation of the Resurrection.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“The experience of love in families is a perennial source of strength for the life of the Church.” (Amoris Laetitia\, 88)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/december-28/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261229
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261230
DTSTAMP:20260403T193836
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SUMMARY:December 29
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \nBy the example of love of Community we give witness to the fact that Christ is alive and present in the world today. \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Gary Palangio\, 2016\, Kitchener\, Canada \n  \nBirthday:\nFr. Fabio de Siqueira Fonseca\, 1970\, Brazil \n  \n\nFor ever greater fidelity to our religious vows and to the charism and mission of the Congregation.\nFor a spirit of hope as we approach a new year.\nFor all deceased members of the Congregation.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“The family is the setting in which a new life is not only born but also welcomed as a gift of God.” (Amoris Laetitia\, 166)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/december-29/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261230
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261231
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SUMMARY:December 30
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \nResurrectionists strive\, with the help of God\, to remove from their lives anything that can separate them from God. \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Anthony Fischer\, 1939\, London\, Canada\nFr. Wilfrid Zettel\, 1984\, Hamilton\, Canada\nBr. Clifford Bringleson\, 2012\, Waterloo\, Canada\nFr. Krzysztof Wojcicki\, 2013\, Skierniewice\, Poland \n  \n\nFor living and deceased parents of member of the Congregation.\nFor living and deceased benefactors of the Congregation.\nFor blessings on all families.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“A mother joins with God to bring forth the miracle of new life.” (Amoris Laetitia\, 168)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/december-30/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261231
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270101
DTSTAMP:20260403T193836
CREATED:20220721T221030Z
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SUMMARY:Saint Sylvester I
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \nThe Congregation is a faith community\, in which each member is shown the same love and acceptance which he enjoys from God. \n  \nDeceased:\nBr. Aloysius Jeske\, 1906\, Chicago\, USA\nFr. Walenty Khaun\, 1917\, Mentorella\, Italy\nBr. Andrzej Szafranko\, 1943\, Rome\, Italy\nBr. Peter Durkota\, 1957\, North Bay\, Canada\nFr. Andrew Kloska\, 1987\, Chicago\, USA \n  \nBirthday:\nBr. Christopher Trimpe\, 1960\, USA\nFr. Daniel Szkubera\, 1985\, Poland \n  \n\nIn thanksgiving for the graces received during the past year\, and for further graces in the year ahead.\nFor all those who have died this past year.\nFor all popes\, and especially Saint Sylvester I whom we honour today.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“If a family is centered on Christ\, he will unify and illumine its entire life.” (Amoris Laetitia\, 317)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/december-31/
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