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]
This letter was originally sent to Brothers by email on November 5, 2014. Please leave comments and questions in the comment section below. Dear Brothers: Since Vatican II we have taken deliberate steps in educating ourselves on the issues of peace and justice in our society. At appropriate times, we have also advocated for people…[read more]
Finding God in All Things Dear Brothers, Associates and Collaborators: Proposed by Ignatius Loyola, this simple belief caught my attention many years ago. It has aided and guided me, while it has also been extremely challenging for me. To find God in all things requires me to practice the discipline of daily reflection. Solitude is…[read more]
Posted on October 23, 2014 by Edward Driscoll - Resources
Dear Brothers and Associates: Pope Francis is calling the whole Church to celebrate the place of Consecrated Religious women and men in the life and mission of the Church. We also celebrate the 175th Anniversary of our foundation as “Brothers who are sent as missionaries to the world.” With grateful remembrance of our past and…[read more]
Posted on October 16, 2014 by Edward Driscoll - Community
On October 11, 2014, Brothers, faculty, staff, alumni, and students all gathered to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of Saint X High School in Louisville. Brother Edward Driscoll delivered this speech to the assembly.…[read more]
As you may recall, the General Council is asking the Congregation to reflect on and respond to the General Chapter's Directive onCommunity and Spirituality as part of our ongoing renewal as religious Brothers. As we begin this process of prayerful reflection…[read more]
September 8, 2014 | The Nativity of the Theotokos Trust in The Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding. Proverbs 3:5 Dear Brothers, Associates and Collaborators: Proficiat to everyone! This year we celebrate our 175th Anniversary as a Congregation. What are we celebrating? Let’s go back in time to…[read more]
Go forth and set the world on fire. -Ignatius Loyola Dear Brothers, Associates and Collaborators: Did you ever get hit by a cannonball? Probably not! Or has something so humiliating ever happened to you that you didn’t want anyone to know about it? I know I have had plenty of those experiences! As I write…[read more]
Pentecost | June 8, 2014 | en Français Dear Brothers, Associates and Collaborators: Then Jesus said to (the women), “Don’t be afraid. Go tell my brothers to go to Galilee and there they will see me.” Mt. 28:10 We first heard those words from Scripture in our Easter liturgy fifty days ago. Why did Jesus tell…[read more]
Easter 2014 Dear Brothers, Associates and Collaborators: Happy Easter to everyone! For those of us living in North America and Europe the signs of Spring are evident– birds chirping in the morning, the scent of freshly cut lawns and the green foliage of the trees, the daffodils and tulips, warm breezes and longer days. After…[read more]
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