May 27, 2025 | DAILY BREAD
Tuesday of the 6th week of Eastertide
Saint Augustine of Canterbury, Bishop
First reading Acts 16:22-34
In today’s Eastertide meditation, drawn from the Acts of the Apostles, we witness a profound mystery: imprisoned, beaten, and chained, Paul and Silas do not curse their fate or cry out in despair, they sing. Their hymns, lifted in the silence of the night, echo the defiant joy of the Resurrection, the unwavering trust that Christ has conquered death and that no suffering can extinguish the light of Easter. Their praise becomes a miracle, not only in the literal shaking of the prison’s foundations but in the deeper liberation it brings: the conversion of a jailer, the birth of faith in his household, the transformation of pain into proclamation. This is the miracle of Easter: that from within the walls of our own darkness, be it fear, loss, doubt, or injustice, we too can sing. We sing not because all is well, but because Christ is risen, and in Him, all things are being made new. To sing God’s praises in suffering is to bear witness to a joy that death cannot touch and to a hope that nothing in this world can silence. As we journey through these final days of Eastertide, may we learn to make our hearts a sanctuary of song, trusting that even from the deepest prisons, God still brings forth resurrection. Let’s reflect: Easter is the radiant triumph of hope that empowers us to sing God’s praises even in suffering, revealing that Christ’s Resurrection transforms every prison into a place of freedom and every trial into a testimony of grace.
Don Giorgio
May 25, 2025 | DAILY BREAD
Saint Philip Neri, Priest
Monday of the 6th week of Eastertide
First reading Acts 16:11-15
Easter reminds us that faith is not merely a private conviction but a living, dynamic encounter—a dialogue between the human heart and the grace of God. In Lydia’s story, we see how the Lord opens hearts through listening, through presence, and through community. Her response to the Good News—hospitality, baptism, and shared life—embodies the Easter reality: that the Risen Christ continues to draw people into communion. Faith, like the Resurrection, is not static; it stirs us into action, into welcome, and into mission. This Eastertide, may we allow our hearts to be opened anew, ready to listen, to believe, and to invite others into the joy we have received. Let’s reflect: Easter is the living encounter with the Risen Christ that opens our hearts to faith, moves us to action, and draws us into communion with God and one another.
Don Giorgio
May 25, 2025 | DAILY BREAD
6th Sunday of Easter
Second Reading Apocalypse 21:10-14,22-23
The Easter season reaches its radiant fullness in the vision of the heavenly Jerusalem, where the light of the Risen Christ banishes all darkness. As described in the Apocalypse, this city has no need of sun or moon, for it is illuminated by the glory of God, and the Lamb—Christ crucified and risen—shines as its eternal torch. This image is not only a promise for the future but a truth for the present: wherever Christ is welcomed, there is light. His Resurrection becomes the dawn that never fades, dispelling the shadows of fear, sin, and despair. In this light, we learn to walk by faith, to live in hope, and to see each other with the eyes of love. Easter reminds us that the true source of all illumination is not celestial bodies, but the living presence of the Risen Lord, who lights our path toward the fullness of life. Let’s reflect: Easter is the radiant victory of the Risen Christ, whose presence becomes the unfading light that illuminates our lives and leads us into the glory of God’s eternal dwelling.
Don Giorgio
May 24, 2025 | NEWS
With Sister Dulcissima to the depths of the heart
In Kokoszyce, at the Retreat Center of the Archdiocese of Katowice, an extraordinary retreat dedicated to the Mother of God took place. Its theme, “With Mary to the depths of the heart,” led participants into a world of prayer, reflection, and entrustment, so close to the spirituality of Sister Dulcissima Hoffmann.
Each day of the retreat was a true spiritual feast, from communal rosary prayers and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament to reflections on the Word of God in a Marian spirit. In their conferences and homilies, Fr. Przemysław Krakowczyk, SAC, and Sr. Małgorzata showed how Mary accompanies us in our daily lives, leading us to Jesus and helping us to discern God’s will.
The central moment of the day was the Eucharist, celebrated with deep concentration and joy. In the silence of the retreat house, participants were able to entrust their intentions, requests, and thanks to Mary through the intercession of Sister Dulcissima.
There was also time for personal reflection and rest surrounded by nature, which was conducive to calm and encounter with God. Many participants emphasized that these retreats were a time not only of prayer but also of inner strengthening, finding peace, and renewing their relationship with Mary.
The retreat in Kokoszyce reminded us that Mary is a Mother who constantly leads us to Christ, and the figure of Sister Dulcissima is an inspiration to many on how to entrust their lives to God with simplicity and humility.
Sister Małgorzata Cur, SMI
May 24, 2025 | NEWS
Last weekend in Racibórz was a true celebration of spirit and culture. From May 16 to 18, the heart of the city beat to the rhythm of prayer, reflection, art, and music. All this was thanks to the fourth edition of Dulcissimia Days, which attracted residents and visitors eager to experience something unique.
On Friday evening, participants gathered at the Church of St. Matthew and St. Matthew the Apostles to enter into the atmosphere of spiritual encounter in silence and prayer. The atmospheric vigil allowed them to break away from everyday life and immerse themselves in the depths of prayer and reflection.
On Saturday, everyone moved to the Piast Castle in Racibórz, where the symposium “S. M. Dulcissima in Art and Oratory” delighted with a wealth of topics and the personalities of the speakers. Inspiring lectures, passionate discussions about spirituality, literature, the singing soul of Sister Dulcissima, as well as meetings with exceptional guests meant that there was something for everyone. A solemn Holy Mass presided over by Bishop Jan Kopiec and meditation on the icon “St. Thérèse of Lisieux and her spiritual friend Sister Dulcissima” added depth and beauty to the event.
The evening debate “Does the modern world need saints?” touched hearts and minds, provoking reflection on the place of holiness in today’s world. And later? Marcin Styczeń’s atmospheric concert “Święci” (Saints) resounded with music that transported listeners into a world of poetry and spiritual delight.
Sunday was a time of joy and family celebration. Holy Mass presided over by Bishop Andrzej Czaja, a family picnic in the monastery garden in Brzezie, and the May Concert of Sacred Music created an atmosphere full of warmth and community. The Brzezie Choir, guest choirs from the Czech Republic, the Youth Symphony Orchestra of the State Music School in Gliwice, and invited artists provided musical emotions that will remain in the memories of the participants for a long time.
The Dulcissimia Days showed how important it is to pause, celebrate together, and share beauty. It was a time full of emotion, spiritual depth, and encounters that will remain in the hearts of all those present for a long time.
The Dulcissimia Days have once again proven that the figure of Sister M. Dulcissima Hoffmann can inspire both spiritual reflection and creative encounters with art.
The organizers—the Congregation of the Sisters of Mary Immaculate, Polish Province, Racibórz County, and Piast Castle—are already inviting everyone to the fifth edition of the event.
Sister Małgorzata Cur, SMI
