Oct 31, 2026 | DAILY BREAD
All Saints – Solemnity, Readings: Revelation 7:2–4, 9–14; Psalm 24; 1 John 3:1–3; Matthew 5:1–12a
Today, as we celebrate the Solemnity of All Saints, the Church reminds us that holiness is not the privilege of a few extraordinary people, but the vocation and possibility of every child of God. In the first reading, Saint John sees a great multitude from every nation who have come through the time of great distress, washing their robes and making them white in the blood of the Lamb. Their holiness does not mean that they lived without difficulties or failures, but that they persevered in trusting the Lord and allowed His redeeming love to purify them. Saints are not those who never struggled, but those who never stopped trusting in God’s love. The Psalmist describes them as the people who long to see God’s face. Saint John, in his First Letter, reveals the deepest meaning of this longing: we are already God’s beloved children, and our ultimate destiny is to see Him as He really is. Holiness is the journey from being loved as God’s children to seeing the loving face of our Father. In the Gospel, Jesus proclaims the Beatitudes, revealing that God has already equipped us with the means to become saints: poverty of spirit, meekness, mercy, purity of heart, hunger for righteousness, peacemaking, and perseverance in suffering. These are not impossible ideals reserved for exceptional people, but attitudes that God’s grace makes possible in our daily lives. We are blessed not because our lives are free from difficulties, but because God’s grace enables us to transform every circumstance into an opportunity for holiness. The saints remind us that heaven is not a distant dream but the fulfilment of a relationship with God that begins here and now. We become saints not by becoming someone else, but by allowing God’s love to transform the persons we already are. Let’s reflect: Do I recognize that God has already given me the grace and the means to become a saint, and am I allowing His love to transform my daily struggles, relationships, and responsibilities into a journey towards seeing His face?
Don Giorgio
Oct 31, 2026 | NEWS
This year’s upcoming Advent season will feature a special pastoral initiative that arose from the desire to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the death of our Founding Priest. To introduce his life, spiritual legacy, and prophetic charism to a wide audience of the faithful, Rorate meditations for both children and adults have been prepared and are open to the public. The initiative has been met with kindness and support from the Metropolitan Archbishop of Wrocław, Archbishop Józef Kupny, who has officially approved the distribution of these materials to interested parishes. Thanks to this, pastors throughout the diocese will be able to incorporate this content into this year’s Rorate Masses, giving the faithful an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the life and mission of the Founding Father. The media component of this project consists of Rorate reflections for adults, which—under the collective title “Yesterday and Today with the Defender of Women”—were recorded at the Radio Rodzina studio in Wrocław. The radio programs were recorded by our sisters: Sr. Barbara Mroziak and Sr. Rachela Wąsowicz. This series will be broadcast on the station throughout this year’s Advent season, serving as a daily aid in spiritual preparation for Christmas and providing a space for reflection on the relevance of our Founder’s message in the modern world. A unique element of the artistic and prayerful setting of this project is a new song composed specifically for this occasion. Jakub Tomalak, a well-known and highly regarded Polish composer of Christian music, has composed a moving piece based directly on the text of a prayer—the Act of Entrustment to the Mother of God—which we know very well. This song will be broadcast on Radio Rodzina every day, immediately following the Rorate reflections, uniting the Word with prayer through song.
We encourage all parishes and individuals to join this initiative and experience Advent together with Father Jan Schneider—Defender of Women.
Sr. Barbara Mroziak
Oct 31, 2026 | DAILY BREAD
Saturday of week 30 in Ordinary Time, Saturday memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Gospel: Luke 14:1,7-11
In today’s Gospel, Jesus observes how the guests at a banquet choose the places of honour and teaches them a fundamental principle of discipleship: “Everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and the man who humbles himself will be exalted.” These words remind us that Christian life must be a life of humility. Humility is not thinking poorly of ourselves, denying our abilities, or pretending that our achievements have no value. Rather, it is recognizing who we truly are before God and others. Everything we possess—our talents, opportunities, responsibilities, and accomplishments—is ultimately a gift entrusted to us. True humility is not hiding our gifts, but using them without making ourselves the centre. Jesus invites us to seek neither recognition nor superiority, but the freedom to serve without constantly measuring our importance. The Blessed Virgin Mary offers us the most beautiful example of this attitude. In her Magnificat, she proclaims that God has looked upon the humility of His servant and has done great things for her. Mary neither denies God’s gifts nor claims them as her own achievement; she acknowledges them with gratitude and directs all glory to Him. Humility allows us to recognize our greatness as a gift of God rather than a reason for self-exaltation. It also enables us to appreciate the goodness of others without jealousy, accept correction without resentment, and exercise responsibility without arrogance. The message of Christ teaches us that our true dignity does not depend on the place we occupy at the table, but on the love with which we live our vocation. The humble person does not need to appear greater than others, because being loved by God is already enough. Let’s reflect: Do I live with the freedom of true humility, gratefully recognizing my gifts and responsibilities while using them to serve others, or do I still seek recognition, importance, and appreciation for myself?
Don Giorgio
Oct 30, 2026 | DAILY BREAD
Friday of week 30 in Ordinary Time, Gospel: Luke 14:1-6
In today’s Gospel, Jesus encounters a man suffering from dropsy while dining at the house of a leading Pharisee. Knowing that He is being closely watched, Jesus asks: “Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath or not?” His question reveals a profound truth: everything in our relationship with God is ultimately directed towards healing and restoring life. The Sabbath, the Law, prayer, worship, and every religious practice are meant to bring us closer to the God who heals, restores, and gives life. Jesus does not disregard the sacredness of the Sabbath; rather, He reveals its deepest meaning by healing the suffering man. Sometimes we risk reducing our relationship with God to obligations, rules, traditions, or external observances, forgetting that their ultimate purpose is to transform and heal the human heart. God does not invite us into a relationship simply to make us more religious, but to make us more whole, more loving, and more capable of bringing His goodness to others. His healing touches not only our physical suffering but also our fears, prejudices, wounded relationships, selfishness, and spiritual blindness. Moreover, those who experience God’s healing love are called to become instruments of healing for others. Our words can restore confidence, our forgiveness can heal relationships, and our compassion can relieve suffering. The authenticity of our relationship with God is reflected in the healing presence we become in the lives of others. The message of Christ reminds us that holiness is never separated from mercy, and genuine worship cannot remain indifferent to human suffering. The closer we come to God, the more we should become a source of healing, peace, and hope for those around us. Let’s reflect: Is my relationship with God truly healing and transforming my heart, and does my presence in the lives of others bring healing, encouragement, reconciliation, and peace?
Don Giorgio
Oct 28, 2026 | DAILY BREAD
Thursday of week 30 in Ordinary Time, Gospel: Luke 13:31-35
In today’s Gospel, Jesus expresses His sorrow over Jerusalem: “How often have I longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, and you refused!” These words reveal the tenderness of God’s love and the tragedy of human resistance. God continually reaches out to us, offering His presence, guidance, protection, and grace. Yet when we resist recognizing the hand of God, we risk missing the very blessings He is offering us. The people of Jerusalem were waiting for God’s intervention, but many failed to recognize Him when He came among them in Jesus. Sometimes we too expect God to act according to our plans, preferences, and expectations. When His presence takes an unexpected form, we may overlook it or even resist it. God’s hand may be present in a difficult experience that teaches us humility, in a person who challenges our attitudes, in an unexpected change that opens new possibilities, or in a quiet invitation to forgive and begin again. The greatest obstacle to recognizing God’s action is not always His silence, but our unwillingness to see Him acting differently from what we expect. Jesus does not abandon His mission despite rejection and threats. His faithful love reminds us that God continues to invite us, even when we hesitate to respond. The message of Christ encourages us to cultivate an open and discerning heart, capable of recognizing God’s presence beyond our immediate understanding. Faith is not asking God always to follow our expectations, but learning to recognize and welcome His hand wherever He is leading us. Let’s reflect: Am I genuinely open to recognizing God’s hand in the people, events, and unexpected circumstances of my life, or do my fixed expectations and personal resistance prevent me from welcoming His presence and guidance?
Don Giorgio
