Apr 28, 2026 | NEWS
The anniversary celebrations took place on April 18, 2026, in Racibórz. The first and most important part of the event was held at the parish church dedicated to the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. At the beginning, Mother Superior Elżbieta Bańdziak welcomed all the distinguished guests. The next item on the program was a brief historical introduction by Sister Elżbieta Cińcio, highlighting the founder of St. Notburga’s House—who is buried in this parish church—the first Marian Sisters in Racibórz, the benefactors, and the good fruits of the existing Work.
At 11:00 a.m., a solemn Mass of Thanksgiving began, presided over by Bishop Jan Kopiec. Concelebrants included the dean and pastor of the parish, Marian Obruśnik, and the Franciscan fathers: Father Eligiusz and Father Ignacy. In his homily, the bishop highlighted the social situation in Silesia in the mid-19th century and, quoting a passage from a speech by Father Hermann Schaffer, demonstrated the relevance of the message of the Founder of St. Notburga’s House. The solemn Te Deum concluded the Mass. Sister Radna Róża conveyed greetings from our Mother General, M. Sybilla Kołtan, and presented the Racibórz community with an icon of Our Lady of Good Counsel. Sister Provincial Superior Dagmara Kania and Sister Superior Elżbieta Bańdziak laid flowers on the grave of the Founder, Father Hermann Schaffer.
The next part of the celebration took place in the building of St. Notburga’s Home. In the common room during the agape meal, guests viewed a photo exhibition depicting the St. Notburga Social Welfare Home yesterday and today, and watched a theatrical performance prepared by the staff and residents of the Home. It was a staging of Julian Tuwim’s poem titled “Rzepka.”
s. Elżbieta Cincio
Apr 28, 2026 | DAILY BREAD
Tuesday of the 4th week of Eastertide
Saint Peter Chanel, Priest, Martyr
Saint Louis Marie Grignion de Montfort, Priest
Gospel: John 10:22-30
In today’s Gospel, Jesus speaks words that lead us into the heart of the Resurrection mystery: “The Father and I are one.” The risen life of Christ cannot be understood apart from His perfect unity with the Father. Jesus is not an isolated figure acting on His own, but the eternal Son who lives in communion with the Father and reveals the Father’s saving will. Because He is one with the Father, His words carry divine authority, His works manifest divine power, and His Resurrection becomes the triumph of God Himself over death. The life He gives to His sheep is secure because it flows from this unbreakable unity of love and being. “No one can snatch them out of my hand… no one can snatch them out of the Father’s hand.” In Christ and in the Father there is one saving embrace. On the memorial of Saint Peter Chanel and Saint Louis Marie Grignion de Montfort, we remember that true holiness springs from union with God and bears fruit in mission. During the Easter season, we are invited to trust the divine communion revealed in Christ and to rest our lives within the hands of the Father and the Son. Let’s reflect: Easter is trusting the risen Son who is one with the Father and resting our lives within their unbreakable saving love.
Don Giorgio
Apr 27, 2026 | FORUM
We thank God for the grace and blessings He has bestowed upon each of us, and especially our Congregation, as we mark 25 years since the founding of our Kurasini Community. We thank our Congragation's leaders for recognizing the importance of having this house in Dar es Salaam. May God grant them every good thing in their service. Preparations for the Jubilee celebration began with a prayer for our community; we started in January and we will continue with it throughout the year. Before the feast of Saint Joseph, we prayed a nine-days novena to Saint Joseph, and one day before the feast of Saint Joseph we did a personal retreat in honor of Saint Joseph. On the first evening we prayed the Vesper together, and in the morning, we prayed the morning prayers together. Later we continued with the preparations for the celebration, spiritually preparing for a beautiful Liturgy that came from the heart of each one of us. The Holy Mass began at 11:15 PM, led by our spiritual Fathers. We were joined by the Sisters of Mary Immaculate and our invited guests. After the Holy Mass, we gathered for a short reception, A short while after the priests changed from their Mass vestments, they too came to the event area. The priest opened the reception with a prayer, then we introduced the guests, and we continued our reception, sharing in fraternal love. A brief history of the convent and the sister who organized it was also read. Thereafter, the history was read, there were various refreshments provided by the Sisters of Mary Immaculate, followed by a speech from the Reginal Superior who explained the origins of the Community of Kurasini. Finally, she thanked everyone who came to join us in our celebration. The Regional Superior welcomed the priest who led us in the Holy Mass with his homily and concluded the service.
Prepared by Sr.M.Yasisnta Unga Local Superior - Kurasini
Apr 26, 2026 | DAILY BREAD
Monday of the 4th week of Eastertide
Gospel: John 10:11-18In today’s Gospel, Jesus declares, “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” Here we see the true face of the Risen Christ. He is risen not apart from His sacrifice, but through it. The wounds of His love remain the marks of His identity. He is the Shepherd who did not save from a distance, but entered danger, suffering, and death in order to bring His flock into life. Unlike the hired hand who flees, Christ remains faithful when the wolf comes, because His love is stronger than fear. The Resurrection reveals that such self-giving love is victorious: the Shepherd who laid down His life has taken it up again and now lives forever to guide, protect, and gather His people. He knows each sheep personally and calls each by name. During the Easter season, we are invited to trust this living Shepherd, to follow His voice above every false voice, and to rest in the certainty that the One who died for us now lives to lead us into abundant life. Let’s reflect: Easter is entrusting ourselves to the Good Shepherd who laid down His life, rose again, and now leads us into abundant life.
Don Giorgio
Apr 26, 2026 | DAILY BREAD
4th Sunday of Easter
Readings: Acts 2:14a, 36–41;1 Peter 2:20b–25; John 10:1–10On this Fourth Sunday of Easter, the Word of God shows us how the risen life of Christ becomes effective within us. In the Acts of the Apostles, Peter calls the people to repentance and baptism. Repentance is more than regret for sin; it is an opening of the heart to the Resurrection, a turning away from what closes us in death and a turning toward the living Christ who renews us. In the First Letter of Peter, we learn that patient endurance in doing good is precious before God. United to the suffering and risen Lord, even our trials can become places of grace and transformation. In the Gospel, Jesus proclaims: “I am the gate.” He is the secure entrance into life, the passage through which we find safety, freedom, and true pasture. To enter through Him is to dwell within the protection of divine love and the abundance of risen life. Easter therefore is not only the victory of Christ over death, but our invitation to repentance, perseverance, and trustful entrance into the One who is our gate and salvation. Let’s reflect: Easter is opening our hearts to the Risen Christ, persevering in good through trials, and entering through Him who is the gate into true life.
Don Giorgio
