Oct 22, 2026 | NEWS
Mission Week is a special time when our thoughts and prayers turn to places where the Gospel is proclaimed not only in word but, above all, in deed. Today we turn our gaze to the Philippines, to the heart of Manila—a city teeming with life yet full of contrasts. It is there, in areas plagued by extreme poverty and marginalization, that our missionary sisters, Sr. Agata Sobczyk and Sr. Fabiana Mvanda, live out their vocation every day. Working in the slums of Manila requires fortitude, but above all, love. The sisters are present where living conditions put human dignity to the test every day. They accompany families, providing material and spiritual assistance, and have become a symbol of God’s presence and care for the residents. However, our sisters’ mission goes far beyond immediate support. Deeply believing that the most effective form of help is empowering others to become self-reliant, the sisters run professional sewing courses for local women in Manila. In a reality where steady work is scarce and daily life is a struggle for survival, these workshops offer many participants a real path out of crisis. Thanks to the patience and dedication of our missionary sisters, women from the slums are acquiring a tangible trade. They are not only learning a craft but also rediscovering their self-worth and sense of agency. The ability to sew allows them to find work or open small home-based businesses, which offers a real chance to earn a decent living, support their children, and provide them with an education. From the sewing machines in the sisters’ workshop come not only clothes and bedding, but above all, a new and better future for Filipino families.
During this special week, we would like to thank our missionary sisters in the Philippines from the bottom of our hearts for their selfless service, for every tear they have wiped away, for their hearts devoted to the poorest, and for giving women the tools to live with dignity.
Oct 21, 2026 | DAILY BREAD
Thursday of week 29 in Ordinary Time, Saint John Paul II, Pope, Gospel: Luke 12:49-53
In today’s Gospel, Jesus declares: “I have come to bring fire to the earth, and how I wish it were blazing already!” This fire is the transforming power of His love and truth, which illuminates the human heart and reveals the difference between light and darkness. Jesus does not bring division because He desires conflict, but because His presence demands a choice. The fire of Christ distinguishes between light and darkness, truth and falsehood, love and selfishness, not to condemn the world, but to transform it. His message cannot leave us indifferent. It challenges our compromises, exposes our attachments, purifies our intentions, and invites us to choose what is good even when that choice is difficult or unpopular. The division Jesus speaks about is therefore not an invitation to reject others, but a reminder that fidelity to Him may sometimes require us to stand apart from prevailing attitudes and expectations. Saint John Paul II embodied this courage throughout his life. Having experienced the darkness of totalitarianism, violence, and human suffering, he proclaimed with conviction the dignity of every human person and the liberating power of Christ. His famous invitation, “Do not be afraid!”, reminds us that the fire of Christ is not something to fear, but something to welcome. The message of Christ teaches us that authentic peace cannot be built by ignoring truth or accommodating evil; it must emerge from hearts purified by love. The fire Jesus brings does not destroy what is truly human; it burns away whatever prevents us from becoming fully human in the light of God. When we allow this divine fire to enter our hearts, it gives us the courage to reject darkness, remain faithful to truth, and become bearers of Christ’s light in the world. Let’s reflect: Am I allowing the fire of Christ to illuminate and purify my heart, giving me the courage to distinguish between light and darkness and to choose His truth and love even when it demands sacrifice?
Don Giorgio
Oct 21, 2026 | NEWS
Mission Week is a special time when our thoughts turn to distant lands where our missionary sisters serve. This time, we want to reflect on the mystery of the mission taking place in Europe. With deep gratitude, we turn our gaze today to our sisters from Tanzania who left their homeland to undertake a mission in Poland: Sr. Marychrysta Mwiuzi Rwezaura and Sr. Flora Komba. This is a beautiful—though for many surprising—sign that the Church knows no borders, and that love for God and for one’s neighbor speaks every language. Over the years, we have grown accustomed to the idea that it is Europe that sends missionaries to Africa. Our Congregation has long been present in Tanzania, where we lovingly proclaim the Gospel. Today, however, God is showing us how wonderful the exchange of gifts within the Church is. Sisters from Tanzania—a country so rich in living faith and numerous vocations—have come to Poland. They have become living proof that today every continent is both a mission field and a source from which missionaries set out into the world. The presence of the Tanzanian sisters in our Polish communities is a true blessing. Through their daily work and dedication, they bring new energy and warmth to the communities. Their ministry centers on caring for the sick and the elderly: the sisters tend to our elderly and ailing sisters with gentleness and patience. Their presence is not only physical assistance but, above all, a source of comfort, smiles, and prayerful support. Together with the Polish sisters, they build up our communities: every day they help with the daily tasks in our homes. Their Tanzanian joy and openness bring people closer together and bring a breath of the universality of the Church into our communities. They evangelize through their lives: the sisters proclaim Christ wherever we are present. They do this not only through words, but above all through the witness of their lives—joyful, prayerful, and devoted to God. For many people in Poland, the sight of religious sisters from Africa serving locally is still something extraordinary. This surprise, however, quickly gives way to gratitude. In a world that often forgets the value of selfless self-giving—without borders or prejudices—the presence of the Tanzanian sisters in Poland is a powerful prophetic sign. It shows that a religious and missionary vocation means going beyond one’s own comfort zone, culture, and language to become all things to all people.
During this Mission Week, we thank God for the gift of our Sisters from Tanzania who are present in Poland, and for every effort they have made to build up our Congregation on Polish soil.
Oct 20, 2026 | DAILY BREAD
Wednesday of week 29 in Ordinary Time, Gospel: Luke 12:39-48
In today’s Gospel, Jesus reminds us of a fundamental responsibility of discipleship: “When a man has had a great deal given him, a great deal will be demanded of him.” These words acquire a particularly profound meaning when we consider the extraordinary gift of the Eucharist. Every day, we have the privilege of receiving not merely a blessing, a grace, or a spiritual consolation, but Jesus Christ Himself, His Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity. What greater gift could God entrust to us? Yet receiving such a gift also carries an immense responsibility. If Christ enters our hearts each day, His presence should increasingly transform the way we think, speak, decide, forgive, serve, and love. We cannot receive the Bread of Life and remain indifferent to those who hunger for love, understanding, justice, and compassion. We cannot welcome Christ into our hearts while refusing to recognize Him in the people we encounter. The Eucharist is not simply a gift to be received, but a life to be lived and a love to be shared. Jesus speaks of the faithful servant who responsibly distributes food to others at the proper time. This image becomes especially meaningful for those who receive the Eucharist frequently: having been nourished by Christ, we are called to nourish others with His presence through our lives. The more often we receive Him, the greater our opportunity, and responsibility, to become like Him. This is not a reason for fear, but an invitation to gratitude and conversion. Much has been entrusted to us because God desires to accomplish much through us. The measure of our Eucharistic devotion is therefore not merely how frequently we receive Christ, but how deeply we allow Him to transform us into instruments of His love. Let’s reflect: Since I have the extraordinary privilege of receiving Jesus in the Eucharist each day, am I allowing this immense gift to transform my life so that others can experience His love through me?
Don Giorgio
Oct 20, 2026 | NEWS
Mission Week in the Church is a special time when our eyes and hearts turn toward the farthest corners of the world. With deep gratitude, we turn our thoughts to our missionary sisters in various parts of the world, including Indonesia. It is there, in the heart of Southeast Asia, that the youngest heart of our Congregation—our newest missionary community—beats today. On the Indonesian island of Flores, in the town of Mbay, a small miracle of the universality of the Church is taking place. Our mission post is made up of sisters from Poland and Tanzania working side by side—Sr. Klaudia Olejniczak, Sr. Augusta Nyoni, and Sr. Sylwia Frączek—who have been joined by Indonesian novices and candidates. Different continents, diverse cultures, and varied experiences have come together under one charism to jointly bring the light of the Gospel. This international community is living proof that Christ’s love knows no barriers, and that a religious vocation speaks a single, universal language of love. Although the mission is still in its early stages and daily life presents many challenges for the sisters, their ministry is already bearing beautiful fruit among the local community. Every day, the sisters reach out to people, building bridges of trust and respect. They bring the Eucharistic Christ to the sick and suffering, offering comfort in their loneliness and physical frailty. Faithful to our charism, they surround local girls and women with particularly caring attention. Through formation, conversations, support, and their very presence, they show young girls how greatly valued they are in God’s eyes.
During this Mission Week, we wish to wholeheartedly honor the ministry of our sisters working in Indonesia, and we invite all visitors to our website to offer fervent prayers for this young Indonesian mission.
