Oct 29, 2025 | DAILY BREAD
Wednesday of week 30 in Ordinary Time
Reading: Romans 8:26-30
Saint Paul’s words in Romans 8 are among the most consoling in all of Scripture: “We know that all things work for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose.” This is not a promise that everything will be easy or pleasant, but that in every circumstance, joyful or painful, God’s loving hand is at work, weaving grace into the fabric of our lives. The Holy Spirit, Paul says, even intercedes for us when we do not know how to pray, transforming our weakness into communion with God’s will. This truth invites us to look at our lives with eyes of faith: nothing is wasted in God’s plan. Every cross, delay, or disappointment can become a path toward holiness when embraced with trust. To love God is to allow Him to transform every moment into an instrument of good. Let’s reflect: Do I truly trust that God can bring good even out of my struggles and uncertainties, allowing His purpose to shape my life more than my own plans?
Don Giorgio
Oct 27, 2025 | DAILY BREAD
Saints Simon and Jude, Apostles
Reading: Ephesians 2:19-22
Saint Paul reminds us that the Church is not simply an institution or a gathering of believers, but a living temple built by God Himself. The Apostles and prophets form its foundation, Christ Jesus is its cornerstone, and we, each one of us, are the living stones being fitted together in the Spirit. This image calls us to unity, holiness, and purpose. Our faith is not private or isolated; it is meant to be joined with others in a communion that reflects the presence of God in the world. The Feast of Saints Simon and Jude reminds us of this continuity of faith, how, from the foundation laid by the apostles, each generation is invited to build upon the same cornerstone, Christ the Lord. When we allow His Spirit to shape us, our lives become part of God’s dwelling, and the Church itself becomes a sign of His love and holiness among all nations. Let’s reflect: Do I allow myself to be built upon Christ, the cornerstone, working in harmony with others as part of the living temple where God dwells in the Spirit?
Don Giorgio
Oct 27, 2025 | NEWS
When Pope Francis announced the Jubilee Year 2025, I felt a desire to make a pilgrimage to the Eternal City, to the tombs of the Apostles. I planned to go to Rome with my family, but in the end, it was an invitation from Mother General that motivated me to participate in the Jubilee of Consecrated Life. I didn't make any arrangements with any of the sisters, I found a convenient connection, and my superior bought my tickets for the trip back in February. A lot had changed by the time of departure. I changed my place of work and took on new responsibilities. But in the end, everything worked out. As it turned out, God made sure that I would not be traveling alone. Sisters from the Generalate accompanied us on the trip. They were like the angel Raphael to Tobias for me, especially Sister Róża. Staying at the Generalate was an experience of the internationality of the Congregation and of how differences can be enriching.
I participated in the program prepared by the Dicastery for Consecrated Life and Secular Institutes together with Sister Klara Trzęsowska. On the very first day, I was deeply moved by the prayer vigil in St. Peter's Basilica and the reflections on hope, especially the words: Hope is a little girl walking through the world... We often expect great things, but pay little attention to what is small. Today, hope seems to barely smolder in the world, in families, and sometimes even in the hearts of those consecrated to God. But it cannot fail, because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us (Rom 5:5). For me, this hope was the prayer of consecrated persons from all over the world gathered together. The meetings with Leo XIV were extremely encouraging. During the Wednesday audience in St. Peter's Square, I was touched by his words: Christian joy does not exclude suffering. For me, these words had a very personal meaning in the context of my experiences over the last few years. Indeed, I feel in my heart love, joy, peace... (Gal 5:22) and I try even more to share it.
I am grateful to Sister Klara for the fact that, despite my oversight, I was able to participate in conferences and workshops for consecrated persons in the Paul VI Hall. I listened to the testimonies of sisters working in different parts of the world, in different cultures, often in difficult conditions. What united us was the joy of the Gospel and a passion for life for Jesus, the Church, and people. During these meetings, the Pope also came to us. The long wait for the Holy Father was accompanied by singing and general excitement, which intensified when Leo XIV finally appeared. This time, he reminded us that we, the consecrated, are a sign of hope for the world and for our communities.
The last day of the Jubilee of Consecrated Life was combined with the Jubilee of Marian Spirituality, which was attended by many lay people who came to pray with the Pope for peace in the world in the presence of a statue of the Mother of God brought from Fatima at the express request of the Holy Father. This prayerful evening rosary service took place in silence and concentration. The thought arose in my heart that Our Lady had come here for me... And the words from the Pope's Sunday homily to be a womb
for the Word of God, like Mary, and to be a person of peace with gentle firmness, like her, continue to work
in me to this day.
In addition to my experiences participating in organized services, I joyfully passed through the Holy Door, asking for the gift of the jubilee indulgence and visiting the other great Roman basilicas. A powerful experience, where I was touched by the atmosphere of the place and God's light, was praying at the tomb of St. John Paul II and Pope Francis. The latter in particular impressed me with his simplicity and humility, often misunderstood by Europeans.
Our last outing with Sister Klara to the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls and the trip to the mother of churches, the Basilica of St. John Lateran, led us, as a result of a mistake, to another interesting place—
the Basilica of St. Clement, where St. Ignatius of Antioch and St. Clement, the fourth pope in the history of the Church, are buried.
The pilgrimage passed quickly, and I happily returned to Poland with Sister Róża. What remains are not only memories. What remains is a message, experiences, an invitation to share
with love and faith, giving hope to those with whom I spend my daily life. I am grateful to Mother General for the invitation and to all those who helped me fulfill a desire that I am convinced was inspired in me by God Himself.
s. M. Michaela Musiał
Oct 26, 2025 | DAILY BREAD
Monday of week 30 in Ordinary Time
Reading: Romans 8:12-17
Saint Paul reminds us that to live as Christians is to live in the freedom of the children of God, a freedom not born of rebellion or self-will, but of love and trust. Through the Spirit, we are no longer slaves to fear or sin; we are sons and daughters who can cry out, “Abba, Father!” This freedom is a gift that transforms our relationship with God from duty to intimacy, from distance to belonging. It is the Spirit who teaches us that we are heirs with Christ, co-workers in His mission and participants in His glory. To live in this freedom means to walk each day with confidence, not in our own strength but in the assurance that we are loved and guided by a Father who desires our good. The more we allow the Spirit to lead us, the more our hearts learn to live with joy, courage, and peace as true children of God. Let’s reflect: Do I live each day as a free child of God, trusting His love and guidance, or do I still act as though I were bound by fear, guilt, or self-reliance?
Don Giorgio
Oct 25, 2025 | DAILY BREAD
- 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Readings: Sirach 35:12–14, 16–18; 2 Timothy 4:6–8.
The readings of this Sunday remind us that prayer is not about power or prestige, but about humility and faith. Sirach teaches that the prayer of the humble “pierces the clouds,” reaching directly to the heart of God, while Saint Paul, nearing the end of his life, bears witness to a faith that has endured every trial: “The Lord stood by me and gave me strength.” Together, these passages show that God listens not to the proud, but to those who approach Him in truth, dependence, and perseverance. Prayer rooted in humility becomes an act of surrender, a recognition that our strength comes from the Lord alone. When we pray this way, we discover that God not only hears us but sustains us, transforming weakness into confidence and solitude into communion. True faith stands firm, not because it avoids hardship, but because it finds its anchor in the steadfast love of God who never abandons His own. Let’s reflect: Do I pray with humility and trust, allowing God to be my strength in every circumstance, or do I rely too much on myself even in my prayer?
Don Giorgio
