“Our lives belong not just to us but also to others. Likewise, our deaths do not belong only to us, but also to our families, our loved ones, and the world. We are meant to give both our lives and our deaths to others as gifts.” — Fr. Ron Rolheiser, Our Best Farewell…[read more]
“You are the salt of the earth…you are the light of the world.”(Matthew 5:13-16) It is fitting to begin our celebration of Brother Charles Warthen’s life with the words he himself identified as the inspiration for his life. In a personal note he entrusted to the Congregation, Charles wrote: “I was daily inspired to be…[read more]
“The gift you have received, give as a gift.” Fundamental Principles, Xaverian Brothers…[read more]
Well done, good and faithful servant. Since you were faithful in small matters, I will give you great responsibilities. Come, share your master’s joy. (Matthew 25:21)…[read more]
Just to be is a blessing; just to live is holy.…[read more]
Stand ready to answer when God asks if you are available for Him to become more present in your life and through you to the world.…[read more]
Posted on September 16, 2025 by Fallon Bakalich - Call Fulfilled, Featured
“The gift you have received, give as a gift."…[read more]
The last surviving member of the novitiate class of 1954, Brother Thomas Fahey was born in Somerville, Massachusetts and started his education at the Immaculate Conception School in Malden-Medford, before his parents, his sister Joanne and he moved to Melrose. Tom and Joanne transferred to St. Mary’s School there and after he graduated from St.…[read more]
You were created by God to be a unique expression of His love. (FP) Brother Paul Feeney grew to cherish the grace of God’s love that he received throughout his seventy-five years as a Xaverian Brother. Brother Paul was indeed unique. On Saturday, June 21st, one could see this special grace in his eyes. Peace,…[read more]
If we keep the Lord, his kingdom, his Word and his Gospel in our minds, if this becomes our inner space, we will know what to do. We are then in the House of the Lord.…[read more]
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