May 27, 2026 | SPIRITUALITY
Modlitwa do Maryi rozwiązującej węzły
Święta Maryjo, Matko Boża
i Dziewico pełna łaski, która rozwiązujesz węzły!
Rękoma pełnymi miłości Bożej rozwiązujesz
wszystkie trudności na naszej drodze życia
jak węzeł, który pod Twoimi rękoma
staje się prostą wstęgą miłości Bożej!
Rozwiąż więc, święta, cudowna Dziewico i Matko, wszystkie węzły, które zrobiliśmy sobie sami
przez naszą samowolę oraz wszystkie te węzły,
które przeszkadzają nam w dalszej drodze.
Oświeć je swoimi oczyma, aby wszystkie węzły
stały się przejrzyste, abyśmy z wdzięcznością
mogli rozwiązać Twymi rękoma
to, co jest nie do rozwiązania!
Maryjo rozwiązująca węzły,
bądź nam drogą Matką, weź nasze dłonie
i uczyń je sprawnymi do rozwiązywania,
aby Twoje ręce poprzez nasze ręce
przynosiły pokój, rozwiązanie i pomoc!
Amen.
na podstawie słów św. Ireneusza, biskupa Lyonu
cyt. za: Nowenna do Maryi rozwiązującej węzły, Wrocław 2011
May 26, 2026 | DAILY BREAD
Święty Filip Neri, kapłan Wtorek 8. tygodnia okresu zwykłego Ewangelia: Mk 10,28-31 W dzisiejszej Ewangelii Jezus objawia zaskakującą logikę Królestwa Bożego: „Wielu z tych, którzy są pierwsi, będą ostatnimi, a ostatni – pierwszymi”. Ewangelia podważa typowe ludzkie pragnienie władzy, uznania, posiadania i bezpieczeństwa. Stać się „ostatnim” w oczach świata oznacza porzucenie złudzenia, że życie zależy od tego, co posiadamy, kontrolujemy lub osiągamy. Uczniowie porzucili wszystko, aby pójść za Jezusem, a Chrystus zapewnia ich, że nic, co oddano dla Królestwa, nie jest nigdy stracone przed Bogiem. Ten, kto staje się ostatnim z miłości, pokory, służby i oddania, staje się prawdziwie wolny, by przyjąć bogactwo Boga. Nie jest to upokorzenie samo w sobie, ale uczestnictwo w samej drodze Chrystusa, który ogołocił samego siebie i został wywyższony przez Ojca. W dniu wspomnienia św. Filipa Nereusza, znanego ze swojej pokory, radości i prostoty serca, przypomina nam się, że świętość nie buduje się na poczuciu własnej ważności, ale na wolności od samego siebie. Ewangelia uczy nas, że tylko wtedy, gdy tracimy siebie dla Chrystusa, odkrywamy głębszą pełnię życia, którą Bóg pragnie nam dać. Zastanówmy się: czy jestem gotów porzucić przywiązanie do uznania, kontroli i poczucia własnej ważności, aby stając się ostatnim wraz z Chrystusem, odkryć prawdziwą wolność i pełnię życia w Bogu?
Don Giorgio
May 26, 2026 | NEWS
On Friday, May 22, St. Notburga House in Racibórz served as the venue for a special gathering of residents and visitors during Racibórz’s St. Notburga Night. The event was organized by the Administration of the Piast Castle in Racibórz and the Racibórz County in cooperation with the Congregation of the Sisters of Mary Immaculate and provided an opportunity to learn about the history of the site, the congregation’s activities, and the spiritual heritage of the Racibórz region. Sister Dr. Elżbieta Cińcio, SMI, spoke about the history of St. Notburga’s House and the congregation’s activities in Racibórz. Participants had the opportunity to learn about the history of the site and hear about the sisters’ work and mission over the years. The meeting provided a better understanding of the role that St. Notburga House has played in the life of the local community for over a century, remaining a place of assistance, prayer, and daily service to others. The program also included a lecture on the Servant of God, Sister Dulcissima Hoffmann, delivered by Sister Małgorzata Cur, SMI. The gathering highlighted the figure of a Marian Sister connected to the region, whose life and work remain an important part of the spiritual heritage of the Racibórz area to this day. Participants had the opportunity to learn about her witness of faith, humility, and devotion to those who suffer. The evening was complemented by a concert of the most beautiful sacred arias performed by Justyna Bujak. The artist, who has achieved numerous successes in national and international vocal competitions, presented her repertoire in St. Joseph’s Chapel, creating a unique and deeply moving musical setting for the event. The sacred pieces performed within the historic interiors of the chapel gave the gathering a special, reflective character. The St. Notburga Night in Racibórz was not only an opportunity to learn about the history and architecture of this unique place, but also a time for community, prayer, and cultural engagement. The evening demonstrated that the memory of the past and the region’s spiritual heritage remain an important element of the local community’s identity.
May 26, 2026 | SPIRITUALITY
When is love beautiful? Show us, Mary, which of love’s qualities makes it truly beautiful. St. John Paul II, when speaking of love, often referred to the teachings of the Second Vatican Council, in which we read: “Man cannot fully realize himself except through a selfless gift of himself” (Gaudium et Spes 24). It is precisely this characteristic of love that belongs to its very essence and makes it beautiful—selflessness. Not every gift, not even every gift of oneself, is selfless, unfortunately. It is not necessarily a matter of sophisticated, deliberate deception, though that does happen. More often, these are “interests” of varying degrees, such as prioritizing self-realization and one’s own projects or needs, expecting gratitude, admiration, or publicity, or even simply one’s own sense of well-being. These “interests” are often subtly hidden under the guise of generosity and self-sacrifice, and meeting expectations can become a condition for showing kindness. “A true gift is characterized above all by selflessness, which shines through it symbolically, as through crystal.” /Małgorzata Musierowicz/ We must all learn selflessness in acts of love. To transcend everything that might make it “less beautiful.” To care for the sincerity of the heart, the authenticity of gestures, the purity of intentions. If I do something for someone, I can ask myself and answer honestly—why am I doing what I’m doing? What shines through my actions? Only selfless love is fruitful and can give life. Mother of beautiful love—pray for us
May 25, 2026 | DAILY BREAD
Mary, Mother of the Church Monday of week 8 in Ordinary Time Gospel: John 19:25-34 On the memorial of Mary, Mother of the Church, the Gospel (John 19:25–34) brings us to the foot of the Cross where Mother Mary and the beloved disciple John remain faithfully present beside Jesus. At the very moment when Jesus “gave up his spirit,” Mary and John stand there in silence, love, fidelity, and openness to the mystery unfolding before them. It is not accidental that the birth of the Church begins in this atmosphere of communion around the crucified Christ. From the Cross, Jesus entrusts Mary to John and John to Mary, creating a new spiritual family born from His sacrifice and filled by His Spirit. The presence of Mary and John teaches us that the Holy Spirit is received not in isolation, but in faithful communion with Christ and with one another. Mary becomes Mother of the Church because she remains united to Jesus until the end, and John becomes the image of every disciple who receives both Christ and His Mother into his life. The blood and water flowing from the pierced side of Christ reveal the life of the Church flowing from His sacrifice. Today we are invited to remain near the Cross with the same faithfulness as Mary and John, so that the Spirit of Christ may shape us into a living communion of love, fidelity, and discipleship. Let’s reflect: Am I remaining faithfully near Christ like Mary and John, allowing His Spirit flowing from the Cross to form me into a true disciple living in communion, love, and fidelity?
Don Giorgio
