September 25, 2011
ŚWIĘTA JADWIGA
 SANTA EDUVIGES
2226 NORTH HOYNE AVENUE • CHICAGO, IL 60647
W EEKLY R EFLECTION
THE NINTH COMMANDMENT
You shall not covet your neighbor's house; you shall not covet your neighbor's
wife, or his manservant, or his maidservant, or his ox, or his ass, or anything
that is your neighbor's Ex 20:17.
Every one who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery
with her in his heart. Mt 5:28.
2514 St. John distinguishes three kinds of covetousness or concupiscence: lust of the flesh,
lust of the eyes, and pride of life. In the Catholic catechetical tradition, the ninth
commandment forbids carnal concupiscence.
2516 Because man is a composite being, spirit and body, there already exists a certain
tension in him; a certain struggle of tendencies between "spirit" and "flesh" develops. But in
fact this struggle belongs to the heritage of sin. It is a consequence of sin and at the same
time a confirmation of it. It is part of the daily experience of the spiritual battle:
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St. Hedwig,
pray for us.
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Św. Jadwigo,
módl się za nami.
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Santa Eduviges,
ruega por nosotros.
ARCHDIOCESE OF CHICAGO
Administered by the Resurrection Fathers and Brothers
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Celebrating 122 years in the Bucktown Community.
NOTES AND EVENTS
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W EEKLY R EFLECTIONS
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I. Purification of the Heart
2517 The heart is the seat of moral personality: "Out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder,
adultery, fornication...." Mt 15,19. The struggle against carnal covetousness entails purifying
the heart and practicing temperance: Remain simple and innocent, and you will be like little children who
do not know the evil that destroys man's life.
II. The Battle for Purity
2520 Baptism confers on its recipient the grace of purification from all sins. But the
baptized must continue to struggle against concupiscence of the flesh and disordered
desires. With God's grace he will prevail
- by the virtue and gift of chastity, for chastity lets us love with upright and undivided
heart;
- by purity of intention which consists in seeking the true end of man: with simplicity of
vision, the baptized person seeks to find and to fulfill God's will in everything; Rom 12:2;
Col 1:10
- by purity of vision, external and internal; by discipline of feelings and imagination; by
refusing all complicity in impure thoughts that incline us to turn aside from the path of
God's commandments: "Appearance arouses yearning in fools" Wis. 15:5
- by prayer:
I thought that continence arose from one's own powers, which I did not recognize in
myself. I was foolish enough not to know . . . that no one can be continent unless you
grant it. For you would surely have granted it if my inner groaning had reached your ears
and I with firm faith had cast my cares on you.
2521 Purity requires modesty (…) Modesty protects the intimate center of the person. It
means refusing to unveil what should remain hidden. It is ordered to chastity to whose
sensitivity it bears witness. It guides how one looks at others and behaves toward them
in conformity with the dignity of persons and their solidarity.
THANK YOU!!
I would like to thank everybody who joined the Dedication and Blessing of St. Hedwig
Pastoral Center. Thank you also goes to Ay Caramba Inc. which is owned by Gail, Cathy and
Janie from our Parish for donating and serving the delicious homemade cakes and cookies. Same
holds true to Einstein Bagel and Coffee Store for serving coffee for free.
My sincere gratefulness to the members of the PPC who worked so hard to make the occasion
possible and the Sponsors who accepted the honor of witnessing of another milestone of our
parish history. We have reached our vision of making our parishioners, families and friends
aware of our spiritual ministries, services and projects. The Open House was
a big tool of showcasing our ministries for everybody to avail.
May God continue to shower our parish with the grace of collaboration and
stewardship among each other to build a community of One Body of Christ.
Fr. Stan, CR
ARE YOU A REGISTERED PARISHIONER?
The use of the offertory envelopes each week would let us know that you are an active member
of our Parish. It would be easier for the Parish to serve you when you get married, have a child
baptized, or is asked to become a Godparent. Registration also enables us to provide letters for
you for tax purposes.
 If you are registered and not receiving your envelopes,
 If your name has changed due to marriage , or if you have moved
 If you would like to become a registered parishioner, please complete registration
forms found in the vestibule of the Church.
We are asking all of our Parishioners to please re-register, so that we can update our
records.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF
September 25 - October 2, 2011
Sunday:
Ez 18:25-28/
Phil 2:1-11 or 2:1-5/
Mt 21:28-32
Zec 8:1-8/
Lk 9:46-50
Zec 8:20-23/
Lk 9:51-56
Neh 2:1-8/
Lk 9:57-62
Dn 7:9-10, 13-14 or
Rv 12:7-12a/
Jn 1:47-51
Bar 1:15-22/
Lk 10:13-16
Bar 4:5-12, 27-29/
Lk 10:17-24
Is 5:1-7/
Phil 4:6-9/
Mt 21:33-43
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Next Sunday:
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LECTORS
Saturday, September 24
5:00 pm
Chris Konarski
Nikki Ziomek
Sunday, September 25
8:00 am
Eliot Gomez and
Edi Kaminska
9:30 am
Tomasz Supergan and
Beata Wolska
11:00 am Ana Flores and
Lucy Jacobs
SACRAMENTS
RECONCILIATION:
Monday-Saturday before Mass;
Saturday 4:30 pm or by appointment.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK:
Please call to receive this sacrament
of healing if a family member is ill or
preparing for surgery.
MARRIAGE:
Please contact the parish office at
least 6 months before the planned
wedding date.
BAPTISM:
Please call the Parish Office.
Baptism (English):
4th Sunday at 11:00 am Mass.
Preparation Class: 3rd Monday of
each month at 7:00 pm in the
Convent. Godparents must be
married by the church or be living as
single.
PA R I S H I N F O R M AT I O N & E V E N T S
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NINTH CATECHETICAL SUNDAY
PARISH
WEEKLY CALENDAR
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You are cordially invited to the Ninth Catechetical Sunday, initiated by
Rev. Stanislaw Jankowski, CR, Pastor, in collaboration with the Parish Pastoral Council.
The speaker will be Rev. John Era, CM, who will talk about the Ninth Commandment:
“You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife ”
on, September 24, at 5:00 pm and September 25, 2011 at 8:00 am and 11:00 am Masses. This is a
part of the Spiritual Preparation, a 3-year program, in celebrating the 125th Anniversary of our
Parish. Everyone is invited to listen to him for formation and growth of our spiritual life.
Catechetical Sunday is designated every last Sunday of each month for the year 2011.
Sunday, September 25
 Catechism Classes 9:15 am

Clases de Catecismo 11:45 am
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Monday, September 26
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Tuesday, September 27

Clases de RICA para adultos en
Español 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm en
el Centro Pastoral de Sta.
Eduviges.
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Wednesday, September 28
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RESPECT FOR LIFE MINISTRY - RESPETO POR EL MINISTERIO DE VIDA
40 DAYS FOR LIFE
Christians throughout Chicagoland area are invited to take part in the international 40 DAYS for
Life effort from September 28 through November 6. In addition to 40 days of peaceful prayer and
fasting for an end to abortion, please consider volunteering to pray outside of Family Planning
Associates late-term abortion clinic ( A.K.A. Albany Abortion Clinic ) at 5086 N. Elston Avenue in
Chicago for one or more hours during the 40 days, and spread the word to others about this
important life-saving effort. To get more information, or to volunteer to help, please contact: Victor
Vallejo in the Respect Life Office at (312)534-5355 or [email protected]. More information
can be found at www.40daysforlife.com/chicago All are welcome! To contact our parish
Respect Life Ministry, call Violeta Angara at (847) 466-7608 or call Parish Office 773 486-1660.
Practica del coro en Español en
el sótano de el convento
 Choir practice in the Choir
Loft located in Church at
7:30 pm.
 Respect for Life Ministry from
1:00 pm - 6:45 pm
 RCIA classes from 7 - 8:30 pm
Every Wednesday afternoon starting in September at 1:00 PM to 6:45 PM- for adoration, followed
at the St. Hedwig Pastoral
by Benediction and Mass, please JOIN THE RESPECT FOR LIFE MINISTRY.
Center.
Your prayers are vital in invoking God to help us in important issues confronting us especially on Life,
Family, Youth and Vocations.
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Thursday, September 29
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ANDREW DINNER 2011
Friday, September 30
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Circulo de Oración después de
Misa de 7:00 pm
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Saturday, October 1
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Do you know someone who might have a call to priesthood? As parish priest we are called to imitate
Andrew by identifying men, who are potential vocations to the priesthood, and support them on their
journey. Join the Bishop of Vicariate III Most Reverend Alberto Rojas and other Priest of the Vicariate
on Sunday Oct. 9, 2011 at 5:30 pm at Notre Dame de Chicago 1334 w. Flournoy Chicago, Il 60607. To
reserve spaces at the dinner contact Gloria Alcala at 312-243-4970 or [email protected]
Sunday, October 2
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First Mass for Children and
Families.
First Catechism meeting en
English at 10:00 am.
Primera Misa de Niños y
Familias.
Primera junta de Catecismo en
español a las 12:00 pm.
ANDANTE SCHOOL OF MUSIC
Andante School of Music is a music program provided by St. Hedwig Parish. This Program
is designed for children and adults, and for young families. For young familes with kids we offer
Kindermusik. Kindermusik is a music and movement program for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and
big kids. Classes are designed in a “parent & child” or “children only“ settings. For children ages 5 and
up we offer individual voice, piano, guitar, violin and harp classes. Our classes are provided by
professional and experienced teachers. All profits from the program are going toward support of
Children and Family Ministries in our Parish. For more details and class availability please contact our
program coordinator, Mrs. Maryna Shutovich at [email protected] or call 773 634 9539.
PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS
Those from our Parish who have requested your prayers.
Daniel Brady
Lino Carmona
Barbara Durbin
Irene Gramiak
A. Krzyzaniak
Angela Melchor
Apolonio Alarcon
Jovita Soriano
Clifford Welheim
Patricia Cox
Monika Kloniecka
Jorge Cervantes
R. Evangelista
Walter Gramiak
Ana C. Flores
Christine Kirk
Samantha Ramirez
Raymundo Soriano
Helen Wozniak
Jesus M. Serrano
Sally Cardenas
Bernie Popp
Ann Pyzik
Leo Cieminski
Jose Serbia
Cherry Garcia
Grace Gauss
F. Hoffman
Lorraine Macek
Julia Marzec
Rose Pasko
Mary Piechowski
Carlos Riano
Graciela Meza
Brian Stanzil
Jeffrey Starzec
Pat Munson
Zeneida Urena
Carolyn Slosarzyk / Duckunue
Frances Alequin
Dorothy Damienski
Jesse Flores, Jr. USAF
Mary Janka
Amalia Lorenzana
Diane Pilat
Maria Kozlowska
Paz Tamondong
Dorothy Chmielewski
Emma Gomez
James Desecki
Trudy Gardner
Dolores Kryszak
Mary Jane Sicinski
Joan Sicinski
Frederick Schuster
Mary Vencill
Bailey Kyara Gavilan
S T E WA R D S H I P
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PARISH COLLECTION
September 3 & 4 2011
Parish Envelopes
Loose Collection
Total Collection
Weekly Budget
Amount (Under) Budget
Energy
$ 2,136.36
$ 731.24
$ 2,867.60
We extend our sincere and prayerful Thank You to everyone who has contributed to this
very important campaign. We would like to acknowledge our new parishioners who are
pledging for the first time and everyone who has renewed their pledge . By working
together we will accomplish our dreams of restoring and preserving our Church.
As of September 19, 2011 we have received over:
$ 342,010 in pledges $ 277,675 in contributions
$ 5,000.00
($ 2,132.40)
$ 866.00
Deficit Amount for Fiscal Year
2011-2012
($ 22,940.66)
Upcoming Second Collections
Debt Reduction
Capital Improvements
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN - WE ARE ONE BODY IN CHRIST
Oct. 1 - 2
Oct. 8 - 9
Suggested weekly donation:
One hour of your weekly salary.
We thank all of our Parishioners
and Benefactors for their
continued support !
We have a balance of $ 64,335
If you don’t have envelopes for this Campaign there are envelopes in the church that
you may use for your contribution. Please use the Capital Campaign envelopes for
this and not the Capital Improvement envelopes. Thank you!
Dear Parents,
Our Music Ministry would like to invite all children age 6 years old and up to join our
Children's Choir. The Choir will sing every first Sunday of the month during a special
Family Mass, when Readings, the Responsorial Psalm and other music settings will be
provided by children. During practices children will have a chance to better understand
the meaning of the Liturgy and deepen their faith by active participation in the Holy
Mass. This is also a good opportunity to make more friends and
be a part of special events organized by our Parish such as
Workshops, Christmas play, Caroling, etc. For more information
please talk to our Music Director Mrs. Maryna Shutovich after
each Sunday Mass or call our office at 773 486 1660.
OCTOBER THE MONTH OF THE HOLY ROSARY
Say the Rosary every day…
Pray, pray a lot and offer sacrifices for
sinners...
I'm Our Lady of the Rosary.
Only I will be able to help you.
...In the end My Immaculate Heart will
triumph."
Our Lady at Fatima
T he word Rosary means "Crown of Roses". Our Lady has revealed
to several people that each time they say a Hail Mary they are giving
her a beautiful rose and that each complete Rosary makes her a
crown of roses. The rose is the queen of flowers, and so the Rosary is
the rose of all devotions and it is therefore the most important one.
The Holy Rosary is considered a perfect prayer because within it
lays the awesome story of our salvation. With the Rosary in fact we
meditate the mysteries of joy, of sorrow and the glory of Jesus and
Mary. It's a simple prayer, humble so much like Mary. It's a prayer
we can all say together with Her, the Mother of God. With the Hail
Mary we invite Her to pray for us. Our Lady always grants our
request. She joins Her prayer to ours. Therefore it becomes ever
more useful, because what Mary asks She always receives, Jesus can
never say no to whatever His Mother asks for.
The Venerable Holy Father John Paul II
Welcome to recitation of the rosary every day during
morning prayers at 7:15 am and at 6:15 pm. Also every
Saturday at 4:15 pm at the Grotto.
A MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS
EDUCATION
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Every first Sunday of the month is dedicated to children and
their families to attend Mass together. Regarding this, on
Sunday October 2, will be out first Mass for our children
and teens to participate in the Holy Mass. They can do the
readings, take the gifts to the priest, help collect the Money,
be altar-servers, or they can help pass out the church
bulletins after Mass.
Our first Catechism meeting for you is also on Sunday,
October 2 in English at 10:00 am. Please come so that you
may be informed about the issues on our Catechism Classes.
If you have any questions please contact
Ana Flores at the Parish Office
UN MENSAJE DE LA DIRECTORA DE CATEQUESIS
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Cada primer Domingo de cada mes esta dedicado a los niños
y sus familias para que asistan a Misa juntos. Tomando esto
en cuenta, el Domingo, Octubre 2, será nuestra primera Misa
de niños y sus familias. Por favor, acompáñenos. También se
le pide a niños o adolecentes que participen en la Santa
Misa. Pueden leer las lecturas, llevar las ofrendas al
sacerdote, ayudar con la colecta de dinero, ser monaguillos y
repartir boletines al final de Misa.
Nuestra primera reunión de Catecismo será el día Domingo
Octubre 2, a las 12:00 pm en español . Por favor vengan para
que se informen de asuntos dentro del Catecismo.
Si tiene alguna pregunta, por favor contacte a
Ana Flores en la Rectoría.
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September 25, 2011
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK
September 24, Saturday · Sábado · Sobota
8:00 AM
Sally Cardenas & Barbara Durbin - Health
& Blessings
† Frances Logisz
5:00 PM
† Frances Logisz
† Kasmer Duckunue
† Stefan Krzyzaniak
† Mr. Ed Sobotka
September 25, Sunday · Domingo · Niedziela
8:00 AM
† Moises & Josephine Paulin
9:30 AM
Waldemar Studzinski - Health & Blessings
Mary Janka - Health & Blessings
11:00 AM
Deceased Benefactors and Parents of the
Congregation of the Resurrection
† Michael Bernacki, MD
† Veronica Pudlo
† Julio Perez
† Robert Strzyz
1:00 PM
St. Hedwig Parishioners
September 26, Monday · Lunes · Poniedziałek
8:00 AM
† Moises & Josephine Paulin
7:00 PM
Sally Cardenas & Barbara Durbin - Health
& Blessings
† Bernard (Pancho) Rybarczyk
September 27, Tuesday · Martes · Wtorek
8:00 AM
Rita Rybarczyk - Health & Blessings
7:00 PM
Sally Cardenas & Barbara Durbin - Health
& Blessings
September 28, Wednesday · Miércoles · Środa
8:00 AM
† Anthony & Mary Wiszowaty
† Robert Strzyz
7:00 PM
Sally Cardenas & Barbara Durbin - Health
& Blessings
September 29, Thursday · Jueves · Czwartek
8:00 AM
Blessings on the Holy Father
7:00 PM
Sally Cardenas & Barbara Durbin - Health
& Blessings
September 30, Friday · Viernes · Piątek
8:00 AM
† Harry Jendrzejak
† Maria Hernandez
7:00 PM
St. Hedwig Parishioners
October 1, Saturday · Sábado · Sobota
8:00 AM
† Dorothy Slosorzyk
5:00 PM
† Anna & Walter Kostecki
† Caroline Riske
† Lourdes Medrano
† Teresa Alday
† Concepcion Medrano
† Carlos Medrano
PARISH STAFF
Pastor…………………….Rev. Stanislaw Jankowski, CR
Assistant Pastor……. Rev. Tomasz Wojciechowski, CR
Resurrectionists in Residence
Rev. Eugene Szarek, CR……………Provincial Superior
Deacons/Diáconos Gilberto Cintrón & Daniel Cabrera
Business Manager………………. Margaret Kloniecka
Director of Religious Education…………….Ana Flores
Music Ministry………………………Maryna Shutovich
Administrative Asst./Bulletin Editor…..Yarine Serrano
Spanish/ Español (1:00 pm-6:00 pm)…..Yarine Serrano
PARISH OFFICE
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am-6:00 pm or by
appointment (closed 12:00 pm -1:00 pm)
Phone………………………………….773-486-1660
Fax……………………………………..773-486-1684
Email…………………………[email protected]
Web page…………………www.sthedwigbucktown.org
MASS SCHEDULE
Weekend:
Saturday (Vigil) 5:00 pm (English)
Sunday 8:00 am (English)
9:30 am (Polish)
11:00 am (English)
1:00 pm (Spanish)
Weekday: Monday-Friday 8:00 am & 7:00 pm
Saturday 8:00 am
DEVOTIONS
Eucharistic Adoration: Monday-Sun. 6:00-7:45 am
Monday-Friday 6:00-7:00 pm
Holy Rosary:
Monday-Sunday 7:15 am
O.L. Perpetual Help Novena:
Tuesday 8:30 am
Litany of the Sacred Heart:
First Friday 8:30 am
Litany of Blessed Virgin Mary: Saturday 8:30 am
Rosary & Our Lady of Manaoag Novena:
First Saturday 4:00 pm
Rosary & O. L. of Fatima for children:
First Saturday 4:00 pm
October 2, Sunday · Domingo · Niedziela
8:00 AM
Catherine Dembkowski - Special Int.
† Moies & Josephine Paulin
9:30 AM
† Mary & Stanley Kendzierski
11:00 AM
Deceased Members of the Congregation of
the Resurrection
Frank Pudlo - Health & Blessings
† Peter P. Bernacki
† Robert Strzyz
1:00 PM
St. Hedwig Parishioners
Jesus & Natividad Bivian - 48th Wed. Ann.
REFLEXIÓN
Cuál de los dos hizo la voluntad del padre?
Hoy, contemplamos al padre y dueño de la viña pidiendo a
sus dos hijos: «Hijo, vete hoy a trabajar en la viña» (Mt
21,29). Uno dice “sí”, y no va. El otro dice “no”, y va.
Ninguno de los dos mantiene la palabra dada.
Seguramente, el que dice “sí” y se queda en casa no
pretende engañar a su padre. Será simplemente pereza,
no sólo “pereza de hacer”, sino también de
reflexionar. Y al que dijo que “no”, sí que le importa lo
que dijo ayer. Le remuerde aquel desaire con su padre. Le
provoca dolor el saber que ha respondido de una manera
equivocada hacia su Padre. Del dolor arranca la valentía de
rectificar. Corrige la respuesta equivocada con su padre y
decide ir a trabajar. Rectificar sí que cuesta, porque
significa humillarse, aplastar la soberbia, la arrogancia y la
vanidad. Pero eso es bueno, porque estamos permitiendo
que sea Cristo el que viva en nosotros. Alguna vez
habremos vivido momentos así: corregir una decisión
precipitada, un juicio mal dado, una valoración injusta...
después nos arrepentimos y volvemos al Padre a pedir
perdón y pedirle ayuda para hacer las cosas de una manera
distinta obedeciéndolo por medio de los mandamientos,
después, un suspiro viene el alivio, al saber que podemos
rectificar nuestras decisiones mal tomadas, nuestra
desobediencia y damos ¡Gracias, a Dios!
Elia Silva
Actuamos como cristianos?
“Dijo Jesús: Estos son mi madre y mis hermanos: los que
escuchan la palabra de Dios y la ponen en practica”.
Lucas 8:21. Es muy común (antes y ahora) creerse con
“derechos” ante Dios, o porque vamos a Misa los domingos,
o porque prendemos alguna veladora, o hacemos laguna
“manda”, o “velamos un santo en su día, o porque ”rezamos”
mucho…Pero Jesús nos saca de dudas: No es la raza la que
une con Jesús, ni la sangre; sino el escuchar y acoger con
una ge valiente y decidida su Palabra para luego ponerla en
practica con obras concretas y muy reales en beneficio de
nuestros hermanos mas necesitados. Un niño de 10 años,
descalzo y temblando de frió, veía a través de la vitrina de
una zapateria. Una señora se acerco al niño y le dijo: -”Mi
pequeño amigo, ¿que estas mirando con tanto interés en esa
ventana?.-”Le estaba pidiendo a Dios que me diera un par de
zapatos”, fue la respuesta del niño. La señora lo tomo de la
mano y lo adentro en la tienda, le pidió al empleado que le
diera media docena de pares de calcetines para el niño.
Pregunto si podría darle un recipiente con agua y una toalla.
El empleado rápidamente le trajo lo que pidió. Ella se llevo
al niño a la parte trasera de la tienda se quito los guantes y
le lavo los pies al niño, se los seco con la toalla. Para
entonces el empleado llego con los calcetines. La señora le
puso un par de los calcetines al niño y le compro un par de
zapatos. Junto el resto de pares de calcetines y se los
entrego al niño. Ella acaricio al niño en la cabeza y le dijo:
“No hay duda pequeño amigo que te sientes más cómodo
ahora!”. Mientras ella daba la vuelta para irse el niño la
alcanzo de la mano, mirándola con lagrimas en los ojos
contesto con estas palabras:“Es usted la esposa de Dios?”.
Cada cristiano es familia de dios. ¿Actuamos como tal?
R E F L E K S J E T YG O D N I A
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DZIEWIĄTE PRZYKAZANIE
Nie będziesz pożądał domu bliźniego twego.
Nie będziesz pożądał żony bliźniego twego, ani jego niewolnika,
ani jego niewolnicy, ani jego wołu, ani jego osła, ani żadnej rzeczy,
która należy do bliźniego twego (Wj 20,17).
Każdy, kto pożądliwie patrzy na kobietę, już się w swoim sercu
dopuścił z nią cudzołóstwa (Mt 5, 28).
2514 Święty Jan rozróżnia trzy rodzaje pożądania, czyli
pożądliwości: pożądliwość ciała, pożądliwość oczu i pychę życia.
Zgodnie z katolicką tradycją katechizmową dziewiąte przykazanie
zakazuje pożądania cielesnego;
2516 Już w samym człowieku, ponieważ jest on istotą złożoną z
ciała i duszy, istnieje pewne napięcie, toczy się pewna walka
między dążeniami "ducha" i "ciała". Walka ta w rzeczywistości
należy do dziedzictwa grzechu, jest jego konsekwencją i
równocześnie jego potwierdzeniem. Jest częścią codziennego
doświadczenia walki duchowej.
Oczyszczenie serca
2517 Serce jest siedzibą moralnego wymiaru osobowości: "Z
serca... pochodzą złe myśli, zabójstwa, cudzołóstwa, czyny
nierządne" (Mt 15, 19). Walka z pożądliwością cielesną domaga się
oczyszczenia serca i praktykowania umiarkowania: Zachowaj
prostotę i niewinność, a będziesz jak małe dzieci, nie znające zła
niszczącego życie ludzkie.
Walka o czystość
2520 Chrzest udziela temu, kto go przyjmuje, łaski oczyszczenia ze
wszystkich grzechów. Ochrzczony powinien jednak nadal walczyć
z pożądaniem ciała i z nieuporządkowanymi pożądliwościami. Za
pomocą łaski Bożej osiąga to oczyszczenie:
- przez cnotę i dar czystości, ponieważ czystość pozwala miłować
sercem prawym i niepodzielnym;
- przez czystość intencji, która polega na dążeniu do prawdziwego
celu człowieka; ochrzczony stara się z prostotą rozpoznawać wolę
Bożą i pełnić ją we wszystkim ;
- przez czystość spojrzenia, zewnętrznego i wewnętrznego; przez
czuwanie nad uczuciami i wyobraźnią, przez odrzucenie
jakiegokolwiek upodobania w myślach nieczystych, które skłaniają
do odejścia z drogi Bożych przykazań: "Widok roznamiętnia
głupich" (Mdr 15, 5);
- przez modlitwę: Mniemałem, że do powściągliwości człowiek jest
zdolny o własnych siłach, a ja w sobie tych sił nie dostrzegałem.
Głupiec, nie wiedziałem, że - jak napisano - nikt nie może być
powściągliwy, jeśli Ty mu tego nie udzielisz. Udzieliłbyś mi na pewno,
gdybym z głębi serca wołał do Ciebie i gdybym miał wiarę
dostatecznie mocną, by moje troski Tobie powierzyc..
Czystość domaga się wstydliwości.(...) Wstydliwość chroni
intymność osoby. Polega ona na odmowie odsłaniania tego, co
powinno pozostać zakryte. Wstydliwość jest związana z czystością,
świadczy o jej delikatności. Kieruje ona spojrzeniami i gestami,
które odpowiadają godności osób i godności ich zjednoczenia.
PAŹDZIERNIK – miesiąc poświęcony modlitwie różańcowej.
Tegoroczny różaniec poświęcimy modlitwie w int. Poczętego życia
i jego ochrony. Spotykamy sie codziennie rano o godz. 7:15 albo o
6:15 wieczorem. W soboty przy grocie o godz. 4:15. Zapraszamy!!
Bogdan Jański – założyciel zgromadzenia Zmartwychwstańców.
Za jego przyczyną modlimy się o łaskę zdrowia dla młodego
Mikołaja Stelmach. Ten młody człowiek, żyjący w naszej
wspólnocie ma głeboką wiarę w całkowite uzdrowienie z ciężkiej
choroby. Proszę was w imeniu Andrzeja, taty Mikołaja oraz brata
Marcina o żywą modlitwę w intencji Mikołaja.