Transitioning to a New Normal

Flexibility and adaptability have been characteristics of many Xaverian Brothers. As teachers they knew when to pivot from one activity to another to keep students engaged. Over the past year some of our senior Brothers have learned to be adaptable to changes in their lives – some due to Covid and others, the normal changes that come with aging and making health care related decisions.

In Louisville, Brothers have transitioned into a new life where they are actively engaged with fellow residents at the Treyton Oaks community. They continue to have personal and communal prayers, but periodically meet with residents for discussion and prayer. They also participate in a variety of other educational, cultural and social activities.

At Xaverian House in Danvers, a few Brothers needed additional care due to health related issues, relocating to Mary Immaculate Care Center in Lawrence. Brothers there are content and well cared for. Brothers at Xaverian House have slowly gotten back to a routine as Covid restrictions loosen. Recently they had their annual retreat directed by Virginia Blass, D.Min who spoke on the theme: “Into the Depths of God’s Compassion.” While on retreat, Brothers remembered in a special way the intentions of all our benefactors and the members of the Sacred Heart Union. In these examples, the Brothers place their trust in God no matter what life brings.