Sunday 14 May

Sunday 14 May

May 13, 2023 | DAILY BREAD

6th Sunday of Easter St Matthias, Apostle First reading - Acts 8:5-8,14-17 “they had only been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. Then they laid hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit”. Faith in Jesus Christ must be confirmed with the Holy Spirit. Here we find the importance of the sacrament of Confirmation. In Baptism we are reborn with the life of Christ. But the life we received in the sacrament of Baptism must be animated by the Holy Spirit when we face choices in our life. And the Holy Spirit strengthens us in our decisions. And it’s important to cultivate a devotion and relationship to the Holy Spirit who accompanies us from the moment of our Confirmation. This devotion and relationship can be cultivated by turning to the Holy Spirit more often possible as a source of inspiration and strength. Let’s reflect: How often I turn to Holy Spirit for strength?
Plan of the II Dulcissima Days

Plan of the II Dulcissima Days

May 13, 2023 | NEWS

Friday, May 19, 2023 19:30 - 21:30 Prayer vigil Church of Saint Apostles Matthew and Matthias in Racibórz - Brzezie Saturday, May 20, 2023 9:00 The Eucharist presided over by His Excellency Fr. Bishop Waldemar Musioł, auxiliary bishop of the Opole diocese. Church of St. Nicholas in Racibórz.   Dulcissima - Marian from Brzezie 10:30 Launch of the symposium entitled Dulcissima – Marian from Brzezie Racibórz Cultural Center - Strzecha Culture House, ul. Fr. Józefa Londzina 38 Introduction: Editor Agnieszka Bugała, journalist Preface:
  • Provincial Superior Magdalena Zabłotna SMI
  • Mayor of Racibórz Dariusz Polowy
10:45 The Charism of the Founder of the Congregation of the Sisters of Mary Immaculate Servant of God Fr. John Schneider Sr. Dr. Elżbieta Cińcio SMI 11:15 Congregation of the Sisters of Mary Immaculate in the times of Sr. M. Dulcissima Hoffmann SMI Mother General Sr. Dr. M. Sybilla Kołtan SMI 11:45 Lena's way of vocation Fr. dr hab. Henryk Olszar, prof. University of Silesia in Katowice 12.15 – 12.45 Break 12:45 SMI monasteries on the path of vocation of Sr.M. Dulcissima Hoffmann SMI S.M. Małgorzata Cur SMI 13:15 The beginnings of Brzezie nad Odrą – on the 800th anniversary of the first mention of the settlement in the sources. Grzegorz Wawoczny   13:45–14:15 Discussion panel 14:45 Refreshment   Sunday, May 21, 2023 12:00 Eucharist in the church of Saint Apostles Matthew and Matthias in Racibórz - Brzezie under the leadership of His Excellency Fr. bishop Grzegorz Olszewski, auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Katowice The homily will be delivered by His Excellency Fr. bishop prof. Jacek Kiciński CMF, auxiliary bishop of Wrocław, chairman of the Commission for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life. 1:30 p.m Family picnic Marian songs performed by folk bands from Racibórz and the surrounding area. School playground at Primary School No. 3 im. Krzysztof Kamila Baczyński in Racibórz - Brzezie
Saturday 13 May

Saturday 13 May

May 12, 2023 | DAILY BREAD

Saturday of the 5th week of Eastertide Our Lady of Fátima First reading - Acts 16:1-10 “but as the Spirit of Jesus would not allow them, they went through Mysia and came down to Troas”. This is very interesting. Whatever we do for the Gospel, whatever we plan for the Gospel, the final answer is from the Holy Spirit. We may have very good ideas, but it’s the Spirit of Jesus which should prevail. All the things we cannot do. All the best ideas we cannot accomplish. All the great ideas we cannot implement. Because it’s not our Spirit which allows us to accomplish or to implement but it’s the Spirit of Jesus which gives us the choice. There are things which the Spirit of Jesus would not allow. So, they took a different direction. This is what is important. When the Spirit of Jesus prevents a relation, a route a direction, we must leave it. We must leave it and take a different direction. We must accept the Spirit of Jesus more than our choices. We must accept the Spirit of Jesus more than our desires. Let’s reflect: Am I listening of the Spirit of Jesus or just my selfish interest?
Friday 12 May

Friday 12 May

May 11, 2023 | DAILY BREAD

Friday of the 5th week of Eastertide Saints Nereus and Achilleus, Martyrs Saint Pancras, Martyr First reading - Acts 15:22-31 The leaders of the community are trying to build bridges by sending the delegates. Delegates who are highly respected and who have dedicated their lives to the name of Lord Jesus Christ. This act of choosing respectful persons to build the bridge with the communities who are struggling with a difficult question is a great sign of communion. And these delegates were unanimously elected. Whenever we have troubles in our communities, we must try to build bridges with carefully chosen words and actions. Actions which come from a united heart. Not from a heart divided with different intentions, an integral heart, a heart devoid of selfish interests. Before a person in conflict, or in a disagreement situation, we must choose respectful words and actions which come from a united mind to build bridges with that person. Same is with the situation within communities or families or friends. Let’s reflect: Am I careful enough to choose respectful words and deeds from an integral heart to build bridges with others?
Thursday 11 May

Thursday 11 May

May 10, 2023 | DAILY BREAD

Thursday of the 5th week of Eastertide First reading - Acts 15:7-21 “Remember, we believe that we are saved in the same way as they are: through the grace of the Lord Jesus”. Each one of us is saved by the grace of Lord Jesus. This is what unites us all. There is no distinction with the other because he and me are saved by the Grace of God. The attitude that we are special always creates a distinction of us from the others. This is not good. Because all are saved by the Grace of God. From the attitude of being special, come the attitude to impose on others the way you are. St. Peter says, “It would only provoke God’s anger” to impose burden on others so that others become like you. This is also something we do often. We want that others become like us or do things as we want. The Apostles are recognizing this as a burden to those who want to turn to God. We should help in all way possible those who want to come to God. Let’s reflect: Am I creating burden to those who want to turn to God?