Posted on March 5, 2013 by The Editor - Community
No box was in the grave to keep out the earthdamp and the elements, which bring about the return of the flesh to the earth whence it came, and no stone will tell the passer-by that he is walking by what remains of…[read more]
Posted on February 28, 2013 by The Editor - Community
In the following video clip, Brother Dominique Olondo, C.F.X. talks about what he believes this suffering world needs. We invite you to react and respond in the comments section below. What suffering has brought you closer to God? What can you do to share this light with others? Transcript: “How can you live…[read more]
Posted on February 26, 2013 by The Editor - Community
Elderly folks may remember Brother Bertin (Francis X. Manning) from his first teaching assignment at St. Michael's Diocesan High School (1935-38), when he was 23 years old. Much younger people might have known him in his retirement…[read more]
Posted on February 25, 2013 by The Editor - Community
For the first time this year, we webcast the Opening Prayer Service of the XBSS Student Retreat on Sunday, March 3rd at 7 PM. Thank you to everyone who tuned in LIVE! And thanks to those who have come to view the Prayer Service since! You may also stay tuned on other events via the…[read more]
Posted on February 19, 2013 by The Editor - Community
For sixteen years I lived with Brother Philip Neri in the Shrewsbury community of St. John’s High School where we were both members of the faculty. Two enduring images of him have remained imprinted on my memory – his daily and solitary presence…[read more]
Posted on February 15, 2013 by The Editor - Community
You might be wondering, “what the heck is this talk of Tweeting all about.” No doubt, you’ve heard the social networking tool, Twitter, mentioned on news programs, during sporting events, or by your friends and family. It has been called “micro-blogging”, because each post (or “Tweet”) is limited to just 140 characters. You may be…[read more]
Posted on February 14, 2013 by The Editor - Community
In the following video clip, Brother John Hamilton, C.F.X., talks about the process of personal formative spirituality as a “returning to our true place,” a place of groundedness in God and awareness of our true self. We invite you to react and respond in the comments section below. How is prayer helping you…[read more]
Posted on February 7, 2013 by The Editor - Community
Phillipe, a third-year postulant from Lubumbashi, Congo, tells of his discovery of congregational life as well as his appreciation for Brother Victor Kazadi.…[read more]
Posted on January 31, 2013 by The Editor - Community
Maurice is a third-year Xaverian Brothers postulant from Lubumbashi, Congo. He we for some time (and hopes to be again) a math and science teacher. He left that profession, at least temporarily, to become a Brother.…[read more]
Posted on January 24, 2013 by The Editor - Community
Joseph Mbithi is a third-year Xaverian Brothers postulant from Machakos, Kenya. In this video interview he discusses his hospital ministry as well as the power that silence has in his prayer life.…[read more]
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