Feb 24, 2025 | DAILY BREAD
Tuesday of week 7 in Ordinary Time
First reading Ecclesiasticus 2:1-11
Today’s first reading offers a profound call to steadfastness and trust in God, especially in times of trial. It encourages the faithful to be sincere of heart and unwavering in their commitment, even when faced with disaster or uncertainty. The passage reminds us that challenges are not signs of abandonment but invitations to deepen our trust in God’s providence. It urges us to cling to Him without wavering, accepting whatever life brings with patience and humility. In moments of uncertainty, rather than succumbing to fear or discouragement, we are called to see these times as sacred opportunities to strengthen our faith and reliance on God. By following a straight path and placing our hope firmly in Him, we are assured that God will uphold us, guiding us through every hardship with His unfailing love and wisdom. Let’s reflect: In moments of uncertainty and difficulty, do I see challenges as opportunities to deepen my trust in God, or do I allow fear and doubt to distance me from His guidance?
Don Giorgio
Feb 24, 2025 | NEWS
February 7 marked the 115th birthday of the servant of God Sister Dulcissima Hoffmann SMI. We began preparations for the celebration of this event by praying a nine-day novena, to which we also encouraged Internet users on social networks, and invited people who belonged to the group of Friends of Sr. Dulcissima. Another proposal to celebrate was to take part in the jubilee birthday through the virtual initiative #Dulcissima115.
Step one. Sister Dulcissima’s concern was to give glory to the Triune God, hence the idea to offer intercessors to praise God, specifically, to offer a minute of praise to the Lord (in any form) during the day – at the same time making a personal declaration.
The second step, was to draw, from 115 suggested prayer intentions, one intention for the tenth of the rosary. Interestingly, most people drew intentions: for the Holy Church, for priests and also intentions to praise God for the gift of Helen Hoffmann’s life. As we know, the handmaid of God prayed a lot and made spiritual sacrifices for the Holy Church, for priests, and for our congregation.
Taking the third step was to have coffee or tea with the Jubilarian, take a photo and send it to biuro@dulcissima.pl.
Statistics show that 130 Internet users took part in the #Dulcissima115 initiative, for which God be thanked.
On Friday, February 7, during the morning Eucharist celebrated at our Brest monastery, we thanked God for the gift of Helena Hoffmann’s life and for the good that the Good Lord bestows through her intercession.
On her birthday, more than 100 people met in our monastery at the birthday cake, coffee and tea. We prepared the first birthday cake before noon and the second cake was shared in the afternoon. A great number of guests visited us that day, including priests, sisters from other religious congregations, those who felt invited by the Jubilarian herself came, and many people shared their experience of friendship with Sr. Dulcissima and also many told of graces received through her intercession. We rejoiced in the presence of Superior General M. Sybilla, sisters from Tanzania and also Provincial Superior Sr. Magdalena, sisters from neighboring communities.
It was a beautiful day, lived in joy, unity and gratitude.
The central birthday celebration took place on Sunday, February 9, in the Church of St. Joseph the Worker in Swietochlowice Zgoda about which I will write in the next post.
s. Małgorzata Cur SMI
Feb 23, 2025 | DAILY BREAD
Monday of week 7 in Ordinary Time
First reading Ecclesiasticus 1:1-10
The passage reveals the profound truth that wisdom is not merely a human achievement but a divine gift, generously offered by God to all of humanity. It emphasizes that wisdom existed before all things, flowing directly from the Creator, who alone comprehends its depth and fullness. This wisdom is not reserved for the elite or the learned but is accessible to all who seek God with love and reverence. It is through a heart open to God’s presence that one begins to grasp the richness of His wisdom—a wisdom that enlightens the mind, guides actions, and fosters a life rooted in truth and goodness. In a world often captivated by fleeting knowledge and shallow understanding, this passage calls us back to the source of all wisdom, reminding us that only in loving and fearing God can we truly align our lives with His divine order and experience the fullness of life He intends for us. Let’s reflect: How open am I to receiving God’s gift of wisdom, and do I truly seek it by loving and revering Him in my daily life?
Don Giorgio
Feb 22, 2025 | DAILY BREAD
7th Sunday in Ordinary Time
First reading 1 Samuel 26:2,7-9,11-13,22-23
“ Today the Lord put you in my power, but I would not raise my hand against the Lord’s anointed”. The First Reading highlights a profound lesson on the responsible use of power and the moral integrity it demands. When David finds King Saul at his mercy, he recognizes that the opportunity to harm the Lord’s anointed is not a license for violence or revenge but a test of his character and reverence for God’s will. David’s refusal to raise his hand against Saul teaches us that power and opportunities are not given for self-serving purposes or to harm others, but to uphold justice, mercy, and the dignity of every person. True strength lies in restraint, respect for the sacredness of life, and the commitment to do good, even when circumstances might justify otherwise. This moment in Scripture calls us to reflect on how we use the influence and opportunities entrusted to us—whether in leadership, relationships, or daily encounters—always choosing integrity over impulse and compassion over control. Let’s reflect: How do I use the power and opportunities entrusted to me—do I seek to serve and uplift others, or am I tempted to act out of self-interest or resentment?
Don Giorgio
Feb 22, 2025 | DAILY BREAD
Saint Peter’s Chair – Feast
First reading 1 Peter 5:1-4
The Feast of Saint Peter’s Chair, celebrated in Rome since at least the fourth century, underscores the unity of the Church founded upon the Apostles, with Saint Peter as its visible foundation. The first reading from 1 Peter 5:1-4 offers profound guidance, as Peter addresses the elders of the Church, urging them to “be the shepherds of the flock of God that is entrusted to you: watch over it, not simply as a duty but gladly, because God wants it.” This exhortation extends beyond the clergy to each believer, reminding us that the call to shepherd is universal. Every Christian is entrusted with the responsibility to care for others—with love, patience, and humility—reflecting the heart of Christ, the Good Shepherd. In this way, the feast not only honors Peter’s unique role but also invites all the faithful to actively participate in the mission of building and sustaining the unity of the Church. Let’s reflect: In what ways am I actively shepherding those around me with love and humility, fostering unity and care within my community?
Don Giorgio
