June

Day Intention Prayer
1 / June That we look upon our Superiors as God's representa­tives; and that besides obeying their commands we strive to see these commands as wise and good. (Art. 44).  For the safety of those going on vacation during these summer months. For all the members of our local house. For those in our Congregation who are struggling with their faith.  

 
2 / June That in conscience, we consider as the will of God and fulfill whatever the Superior may have commanded or forbid­den, unless it is evidently sinful. (Art. 44)  For all children and teachers as they end school for the summer. For vocations to the Congregation of the Resurrection. For all deceased Resurrectionists.  
3 / June That, if we have views about a matter, or about the way it should be done, contrary to the orders we have received, we will consider the matter seriously before God and then present our views to the Superior, who may never have considered the issue from this point of view. (Art. 45) For the Church, our Holy Father and for our local Ordinary. For those who have commended themselves to our prayers, and those for whom we have promised to pray. For those seeking employment.  
4 / June If our proposals are rejected: that we will willingly fulfil the command of the Superior for the love of God. (Art. 45) For our Congregation, our Superiors and for vocations. For those who will go on retreat this summer. In thanksgiving for our benefactors, living and deceased.  

 
5 / June If our proposals are rejected: That we will obey with the full knowledge and the deep conviction that not only Superiors but we too can be wrong and that we do what is best when, through obedience, we lovingly fulfill even what is contrary to our views and inclinations. (Art. 45) For fidelity to our vows and the spirit of the resurrection. For the gift of wisdom for our Superiors. For all families and those families struggling to survive.  
6 / June That we may give clear evidence of dying to self and offer God a most pleasing sacrifice when, through obedience, we lovingly fulfill even what is contrary to our views and inclina­tions. (Art. 45) For our country, and for our parents, relatives, friends and benefactors. For those who have commended themselves to our prayers, and those for whom we have promised to pray. For a spirit of evangelization to reach out to those who have left the Church and welcome them home.  

 
7 / June That our relationship with our Superior may be built upon love. (Art. 46) For those who have recommended themselves to our prayers. For the conversion of sinners. For peace in the world.  
8 / June That we may be honest, sincere and completely open with our Superior, sharing with him our needs, problems and concerns, both physical and spiritual. (Art. 46) For all in affliction, temptation and agony. For vocations to the Congregation of the Resurrection. For our parish priests and deacons who preach the Word of God in season and out of season.  
9 / June That our openness and sincerity will manifest itself in our willingness to keep our Superior informed about the tasks in which we are involved. (Art. 46) For our deceased brothers and benefactors. For vocations to the Congregation of the Resurrection. For couples prepering for marriage.  
10 / June That each Superior will remember that he represents Christ "who has come not to be served by others, but to serve" (Mathew 20:28) and will, therefore, exercise his authority in a spirit of service. (Art. 47) For the beatification of Fr. Paul Smolikowski, CR

For the gift of wisdom for our Superiors. For the souls in purgatory, and for him who will die first among us.  

 
11 / June That each Superior will strive to imitate Christ's kindness and availability and to offer his brothers the support of his own example, prayer, counsel, trust and encouragement. (Art. 47) For fidelity to our Charism and our religious vows. For the leaders of our Congregation at the local, provincial and general levels. For vocations to the Congregation of the Resurrection.  
12 / June That even the difficult task of administering correction may be a service of love as the Superior strives to show the patience, understanding, hesitancy to condemn, and the forgiveness which Christ showed to Peter after the denial. (Art. 47) For the Church, the Holy Father and our local Ordinary. For fidelity to our religious vows and our Community Charism. For further growth in the prayer life of the entire Congregation.  
13 / June That each Superior be concerned not only with the material needs of his brothers, but that, above all, he be responsible for their spiritual needs. (Art. 48) For our Congregation, our Superiors and vocations to our Congregation. For the gift of wisdom for our Pastors. For Father General and his Councilors.
14 / June That Mass be offered in each house for the Superior General on the anniversary of his election. (Art. 76) For our country, our parents, relatives, friends and benefactors. For continued blessing on Very Rev. Paul Voisin, CR, Superior General, on the anniversary of his election to serve in the Community. (June 15, 2017)

For vocations to the Congregation of the Resurrection.  
15 / June That each Superior will strive to see that all observe the Constitutions and Statutes. (Art. 48) For all those who have recommended themselves to our prayers. For. those who were at one time members of the Congregation of the Resurrection. For God's blessing on priests and the people of Holy Trinity Parish in Westmont, Illinois.
16 / June That each Superior may strive to recognize and to utilize wisely the God-given talents of his confreres, and give them a reasonable amount of freedom in determining the details involved in accomplishing the apostolic works assigned to them.  (Art. 49) For all of our brothers in the missions: Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria and Tanzania. For those who we educated in our schools and parishes. For those who have asked us to pray for their intentions.  

 
17 / June That each Superior may also practice obedience; that he may seek out the Lord's will for himself, for his brothers and for the community entrusted to his care, and lead the community to the acceptance of the Lord's will. (Art. 50) For the conversion of sinners, and for all in affliction, temptation and agony. For fidelity to the spirit of our Founders. For the gift of wisdom for our Superiors.
18 / June That, in order to treat his confreres as befits the children of God and with respect for the human person, the Superior may listen willingly to them and encourage them to make a personal contribution to the welfare of the Community and the Church. (Art. 50) For our deceased brothers and benefactors. For those who were our Formators, living and deceased. For those in our Congregation who are struggling with their faith.
19 / June That the Superior will strive to arrive at a consensus with the local community in matters pertaining to common life and apostolic work. (Art. 50) For fidelity to our Charism and our vows, and for the spirit of the resurrection. For our beloved dead in our families and in our Congregation. For vocations to the Congregation of the Resurrection.  

 
20 / June That, in those cases in which no consensus can be reached, the Superior may decide and command what must be done, after having considered the matter prayerfully and carefully before God. (Art. 50) For the Church, the Holy Father and our local Ordinary. For living and deceased benefactors. For the conversion of sinners.
21 / June That, by his conduct and his direction of the religious, the Superior shall make a special effort to introduce and to strengthen the rule of love among them. (Art. 51) For our Congregation, our superiors, and for vocations to our Congregation. For those who are sick, for the grace and gift of healing. For blessing upon our pastors and parochial vicars.  

 
22 / June That the Superior be convinced: Whether or not love becomes the genuine foundation of our entire lives and the essential characteristic of our Congregation depends especially on his efforts (Art. 51). For our country, our parents, relatives, friends and benefactors. For all those who have recommended themselves to our prayers. For the conversion of sinners.
23 / June That, as religious, we may live our entire life under the vow of obedience.  (Art. 52) For the grace to imitate our Founders. For our brothers in the missions. For God's blessing on the people of St. John theBaptist in Johnsburg, Illinois.  
24 / June That, in cases where the Superior intends specifical­ly to oblige a religious in conscience and under grave obligation in a serious matter, he will clearly command in the name of holy obedience. (Art. 52) For the conversion of sinners, and for all in affliction, temptation and agony. For vocations to the Congregation of the Resurrection. For our Superiors and local house councilors.  

 
25 / June That commands in the name of holy obedience, given in writing or attested by two witnesses, will be used only rarely, cautiously and prudently. (Art. 52) For our deceased brothers and benefactors, for the souls in purgatory, and for him who will die first among us. For the grace to renew oursekves during this summer season. For the safety of all those traveling.  
26 / June That each religious will be aware of his right to appeal the decision of his immediate Superior to a higher Superior, who will be informed of the decision of the immediate Superior. (Art. 53) For fidelity to our charism and our religious vows, and for the spirit of resurrection. For the gift of wisdom for our Superiors. For those who minister with us.
27 / June That, in case of an appeal, higher Superiors will always advise the more immediate Superiors of commands and privileges they have extended to members of local Houses. (Art. 53) For the Church, our Holy Father and for our local Ordinary. For our Congregation, our Superiors and for vocations to our Congregation.  

 
28 / June That the Scriptures may reveal Christ to us as a man of prayer who frequently offered praise and thanks to His Father. (Art. 54) For our Congregation, our superiors, and for vocations to our Congregation. That on this feast of St. Peter and Paul, we may pray for our Pope, Bishops and Priests. For God's blessings on the people of St. Paul Parish in Lucerne Valley, California.  

 
29 / June That we may often recall the grace of baptism, by which we have received the gift of the Spirit who makes us God's sons and enables us to worship the Father in spirit and truth. (Art. 54) For our novices and seminarians, and for the grace to imitate our Founders. For Father General and his Councilors. For our parents, relatives, friends and benefactors, and those who have recommended themselves to our prayers.  
30 / June Mindful that our own personal sanctifica­tion and effective apostolic work flow from a vital union with the Risen Christ, we may strive to become men of prayer. (Art. 54) For the Church, our Holy Father and the local Ordinary. For continued blessing on Rev. Tim Uniac, CR, Provincial of the Ontario-Kentucky Province on his election to service in the Community. For our Canadian brothers on Canada Day.
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