October

Day Intention Prayer
1 / October That Christ may live and act in each Resurrec­tionist, and that he may grow in Christ through his ministry. (Art. 194) For our Congregation, Father General and his Council, the Provincial/Regional Superiors and their Councils, and for local Superiors. For our novices, seminarians and for vocations to our Congregation. For peace in the world.
2 / October That each Resurrectionist may love people with the love of Christ and be concerned for their spiritual welfare. (­Art. 194) For our parents, relatives, friends and benefactors, and for him who will die first among us. On the feast of St. Mother Theodore Guerin, we pray for our teachers and students in Catholic schools and religious education programs. For the gift of wisdom for our Superiors.
3 / October That the desire to bring each person to Christ may vivify our apostolate and make us ready and capable of overcoming any obstacle and, if need be, of laying down our life for the salvation of all men. (Art. 194) That we may learn to imitate the spirit of our Founders. For God's blessing on the people of St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Kitchener, Ontario. For the blessing of the Holy Spirit on Pope Francis.  

 
4 / October That our entire religious life may be filled with an apostolic spirit, and our apostolic life permeated with a religious spirit. (Art. 194) For all of our brothers in the missions in Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria and Tanzania. For vocations to the religious life, especially for vocations to our Community. For our provincial leadership teams in all Provinces and the South American Region.  
5 / October That each Resurrectionist be occupied with the work of Christ and acquire a spirituality proper to a pastor of God's people. (Art. 195) For our country and for peace in the world. For vocations to the Congregation of the Resurrection. For our Generalate team in Rome.  
6 / October That we may learn to renounce our own convenience in order to exercise greater efforts in fulfilling our pastoral duties and in imple­menting new approaches to pastoral ministry under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. (Art. 195) For the conversion of sinners, and for all in affliction, temptation and agony. For fidelity to the recitation of the rosary as a Marian devotion that is deeply rooted in the tradition of our Congregation. For respect for life from the womb to the tomb.
7 / October That each Resurrect­ionist will actuate the spirit of the Congregation which demands that he die to self and rise with Christ in order that his new life with Christ will benefit the people of God. (Art. 195) For our deceased brothers and benefactors, for all of the faithful departed, and for him who will die first among us. For the Provincial Council of the Ontario-Kentucky Province. For blessing upon our ministries in pastoral, educational and health care settings.  

 
8 / October That as Resur­rectionists we may minister joyfully, so that the new order established by the Risen Christ may be made manifest. (Art. 195) For fidelity to our vows and our Charism, and for the spirit of the resurrection. For the Provincial Council of the USA Province. For the Provincial Council of the Polish Province.  

 
9 / October That each member of the Congregation shall regard it his duty to be concerned about vocations and "beg the harvest Master to send out laborers to gather His harvest. " (Mt 9:38) (Art. 196) For the Church, our Holy Father and our local Ordinary. For vocations to our Congregation. For the Regional Council of the South American Region.   
10 / October That each member of the Congregation will remember that it is especially through brotherly love and the joyful fulfilment of his apostolate that he will attract others to share his religious consecration. (Art. 196) For the beatification of Fr. Paul Smolikowski, CR

For our Congregation, our Superiors, and vocations to our Congregation. For those who minister with us.  

 
11 / October That, as members of the Congregation, we may strive to bring an ecumenical spirit to every apostolate - showing concern for people of all persuasions, yet avoiding a false conciliatory approach, superficiality or imprudent zeal. (Art. 197) For our country, for civil rulers, and for peace. For all of us, that we may be more concerned about salvation than about earthly success. For vocations to the Congregation of the Resurrection.
12 / October That our ecumenical activity will always be in harmony with the faith which the Catholic Church has always professed. (Art. 197) For our parents, relatives, friends and benefactors, and for all who have recommended themselves to our prayers. For the member of our local House. For healing for those abused at home or in the Church.  

 
13 / October That our ecumenical efforts may stress prayer for unity, dialogue on differences and co-operation in common concerns, hoping in this way to extend our love to all and give witness to Christ. (Art. 197) That we may imitate the example of our Founders; for the spirit of the resurrection. For the deceased members of the Congregation of the Resurrection. In thanksgiving for our benefactors who have blessed us in so many ways.  

 
14 / October That, while the apostolic endeavours 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 them to share the joys and fruits of God's kingdom. (Art. 199) For all of our brothers in the missions in Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria and Tanzania. For formation programs and Formators; for our novices and seminarians. For vocations to the Congregation of the Resurrection.  
15 / October That our religious working among people of nationalities other than their own may strive to acquire a thorough knowledge of the language, culture and customs of the people they serve as well as their own, in order to render greater service to the people of God, to witness more effectively for Christ and to insure their own greater self-fulfilment. (Art. 200) For the conversion of sinners, and for all in affliction, temptation and agony. For those seeking employment. For God's blessing on the people of St. Hedwig Parish in Chicago, Illinois.  

 
16 / October That, to assess better the needs of the time, each Province and Region will form educational policy and parochial policy in the light of the Constitutions and according to the needs of the particular country. (Art. 201) For our deceased brothers and benefactors. For our educational apostolate; for our teachers, co-workers and students. For our brothers who work in health care facilities.  
17 / October That, true to the spirit of its Founders, the Congregation may continue to consider its work in education to be a fruitful aspect of its apostolate and, under the guidance of the Church, direct its energies to all phases of this work, including the direction of educational institu­tions at every level. (Art. 202) For all of the faithful departed, and for him who will die first among us. For our parish apostolate, our pastors and parishioners. For our retired brothers.  
18 / October That our educational and parochial apostolates may work together to achieve the common goal of the Congrega­tion which is the Resurrection of society. (Art. 202) For fidelity to our religious vows and our Charism, and for the spirit of the resurrection. On this feast of the North American martyrs, we pray for all those who serve in the missions. For people preparing to receive the Sacraments.  

 
19 / October That our educational apostolate may achieve its goal - the development of the entire human person - by cultivating the intellect and fostering right judgement, thereby leading people to God, the source and end of all wisdom and knowledge. (Art. 203) For the Church, our Holy Father, and for our local Ordinary. For God's blessing on the people of St. John Cantious Parish in Chicago, Illinois. For vocations to the Congregation of the Resurrection.  

 
20 / October That in the educational apostolate, our religious will instil in people a sense of personal dignity, freedom and mission and create a faith community alive with the spirit of the Risen Christ. (Art. 203) For our Congregation, our Superiors and for vocations. For perseverance in our vocation. For blessing on those working in the Mission and those who support their work.  

 
21 / October That in the educational apostolate, our religious may be committed to a meeting of intellectual and spiritual values. (Art. 203) For our country, for justice and for peace. For our parents, relatives, friends and benefactors. For our sick brothers.  
22 / October That our 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) (Art. 204) For all those who have recommended themselves to our prayers. For respect for life from the womb to the tomb. For those who have left our Congregation.  

 
23 / October That, by their teaching and research, our religious will encourage others to become actively involved in the search for truth through scholarly investigation engaged in with due freedom, through reflecting on their own life experiences and through questioning the world around them. (Art. 204) For the grace to imitate our Founders, and for the spirit of the resurrection. For continued blessing upon our members and our ministries. For those preparing for the Sacraments in parish programs.  

 
24 / October That our religious will endeavour to instil in others a sense of personal dignity, freedom and mission. (Art. 205) For all of our brothers in the missions in Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria and Tanzania. For religious experiencing problems or living on the margin of the Community. For all of the sick and suffering, especially those in hospitals and nursing homes.
25 / October That our religious may inspire others with a sense of mission, which 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. (Art. 205) For the conversion of sinners, and for all in affliction, temptation and agony. For God's blessing on the Sisters of the Resurrection and their ministries, on the anniversary of the beatification of Blessed Celina Borzęcka, CR. For blessing upon our families.  

 
26 / October That we may show special concern for the development of the leaders in every professional field, not the least of which must be spiritual leaders in the consecrated life and priesthood. (Art. 205) For our deceased brothers and benefactors, and for him who will die first among us. For vocations to the Congregation of the Resurrection. For our Formators on every level.  

 
27 / October That our religious may strive to create faith communities described in the Acts of the Apostles and the writings of Bogdan Jański, which provide an experience of Christian life, worship, friendship and affirmation. (Art. 206) For increased fidelity to our vows and our Community Charism. For a deepening of our prayer lives

For the grace of on-going conversion.  

 
28 / October That our religious will strive to create faith communities in which people can deepen their appreciation for their cultural and national heritage, while simultaneously learning to transcend the limitations of personal background and the prejudices of social class, culture or nationality. (Art. 206) For the Church, our Holy Father and local Ordinary. For vocations to the Congregation of the Resurrection. For the conversion of sinners, and for all in affliction, temptation and agony.  

 
29 / October That our religious will look upon their educational institutions as excellent places to develop Christian community, as they seek to create an atmosphere of freedom and respon­sibility while maintaining the discipline necessary to attain the ideals of the Christian community. (Art. 207) For our Congregation and our Superiors, and for vocations to our Congregation. That Mary may continue to be a model of all that we are called to do and be. For all Christians, that in time of trials and suffering they may be supported by the hope of eternal salvation.  

 

 
30 / October That in the educational apostolate, our religious will strive to maintain a fundamental and reverent respect for the integrity and individuality of both students and teachers, fostering openness and availability to their students and co-workers as an important means of fostering Christian community. (Art. 207) For the sick, the suffering and the dying, and for those who are lonely. For living parents and benefactors of members of our Congrega­tion. For peace in the world.  
31 / October That our religious may lead those with whom they work in the educational apostolate to share in the educational goals and objectives of the Congregation. (Art. 210) For our personal sanctification through a life of union with the Risen Christ. For all the saintly people that have gone before us in our families and in our Congregation. For those in the process of dying, for that gift of hope and peace.  

 
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