Posted on May 14, 2013 by The Editor - Community
This article was originally published in a series of reflections based on the lives of Xaverian Brothers who have played influential roles in the life and development of the Congregation in America. They are written in commemoration of the Xaverian Brothers 150th Anniversary of their arrival in America in 1854. Written by Brother Frederick Codair,…[read more]
Posted on May 13, 2013 by The Editor - Community
(A preamble that captures a general description of the charism for Brothers, Associates, Collaborators) We Xaverian Brothers, associates, and collaborators are a true religious family, striving to fulfill the spiritual aspirations that Theodore James Ryken had for his Congregation. Following the path of our Founder, we are called to live ordinary lives that give witness…[read more]
Posted on May 13, 2013 by The Editor - Resources
(Finance: Including the call to simplicity of life, the practice of evangelical poverty, and self-sustainability.) Below are the Brothers’ responses from the first phase of the pre-chapter reflections. After reflecting on the Description of the Charism, the Brothers were asked to think about and discern what practices or exercises could be adopted by all…[read more]
Posted on May 10, 2013 by The Editor - Resources
Series Introduction ⎟ Presentation 1 ⎟ Presentation 2 ⎟ Presentation 3 ⎟ Presentation 4 This is the first presentation in a series of four presentations in preparation for the Xaverian Brothers’ 27th General Chapter in July 2013. The purpose of the presentations is to engage the members of the congregation in a continuing dialogue regarding the living…[read more]
Posted on May 9, 2013 by The Editor - Community
Brother Anthony Nakhumwa Dindi is currently at the International Novitiate in Kipushi, Congo (DRC). Early in his life he learned to cook from his mother and took his skills to restaurant and hotel kitchens. There is developed a passion for all things culinary, and today he finds joy in cooking for his fellow Brothers. Transcript: “You…[read more]
Posted on May 9, 2013 by The Editor - Resources
As part of the pre-Chapter preparation for the Brothers, General Superior Brother Lawrence Harvey prepared a 30-minute video “A Guided Meditation on the Description of the Xaverian Charism.” At the conclusion of his presentation he invited the Brothers to do their own reflection on the Description of the Charism, highlighting those phrases that were significant…[read more]
Posted on May 7, 2013 by The Editor - Community
This article was originally published in a series of reflections based on the lives of Xaverian Brothers who have played influential roles in the life and development of the Congregation in America. They are written in commemoration of the Xaverian Brothers 150th Anniversary of their arrival in America in 1854. Written by Brother Thomas Ryan,…[read more]
Posted on May 6, 2013 by The Editor - Service
The Society has been called upon to bury the homeless, some of whom died on the streets. They have buried murder victims who died in the prime of their lives. They have buried babies and children whose death tore at the hearts of their parents. They have buried the elderly…[read more]
Posted on May 2, 2013 by The Editor - Community
Brother Rutal Bulongo, C.F.X. resides in Lubumbashi where he is currently a student. In his free time he loves to garden. In this clip, Brother Rutal talks about his ministry with street children and what he learned about giving love and affection where it's needed…[read more]
Posted on April 30, 2013 by The Editor - Community
If it is true that there is a special place in heaven for those who make community life livable for others, then Paul Groom certainly is enjoying a double crown. As Brother Cornelius Hubbuch commented on Paul’s years at Ryken High…[read more]
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