Feast of St. Francis Xavier Dear Brothers, Associates and Collaborators: PROFICIAT! The fire burns inwardly before it burns outwardly. I wish all our Brothers, Associates, and Collaborators a very warm Proficiat! I want to express in the name of the Congregation our deep gratitude to all who carry out the Church’s mission of evangelization with…[read more]
Thanksgiving To be grateful is to recognize the Love of God in everything He has given us – and has given us everything. Every breath we draw is a gift of His love, every moment of existence is a grace, for it brings with it immense graces from Him. -Thoughts in Solitude, Thomas Merton Dear…[read more]
Posted on September 14, 2015 by Edward Driscoll - Community
I am sure that each of us has been touched by the reports coming from Hungary about the crisis facing the world with the refugees fleeing Syria. How will we as a Congregation respond? As a member of the Congregation, what do you want us to do? What will your local community do? What…[read more]
Dear Brothers, Associates and Collaborators, I hope this letter finds you well and enjoying the last days of summer.…[read more]
Happy Pentecost! Celebrated fifty days after Passover, the Jewish people seal their covenant with God. Pentecost is about fostering vibrant relationships with God and each other that are inspired and sealed by the Spirit.…[read more]
Palm Sunday | 29 March 2015 French | Dutch Dear Brothers, Associates and Collaborators: For God so loved the world that He gave his only Son, so everyone who believes in Him might not perish but might have eternal life. Jn 3:16 For the past six weeks we have been preparing ourselves to receive ever…[read more]
Lent is a time of renewal for the whole Church, for each community and every believer. Above all Lent is a “time of grace” (2 Cor 6:2). God does not ask of us anything God himself has not first given un. “We love because God first has loved us” (1 Jn 4:19). Pope Francis’ Lenten Message…[read more]
Posted on January 26, 2015 by Edward Driscoll - Community
Read the first reflection of this series: Xaverian Sponsorship | A Grateful Look at the Past By Brother Edward Driscoll Clanging of hammers, whirring of drills, and the buzzing sound of saws fill many Saturday mornings. Students and teachers from our XBSS schools can be found giving their time, talent, and energy to help build or…[read more]
Dear Brothers, Associates and Collaborators, Warm greetings from Bungoma where, at the writing of this letter, John Hamilton and I are visiting Brother Dominique, the Kenyan postulants, Daniel, Deus, David, and Christopher and our first all Kenyan community of Brothers Daniel Ongeso, Kenneth Wangila, John Mary Ouma, and Vincent Misiati. It has been a wonderful…[read more]
One Solitary Life Dear Brothers, Associates, Collaborators & Friends: Christmas is a special time. Christmas fills the senses: the bright glow of colored lights, the crisp peal of bells and melodious joy of carols, the scent of pine, the fragrance of cinnamon and other spices emanating from freshly baked breads and cookies. Each year I…[read more]
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