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]
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]
Second Sunday of Lent ⎪ March 16, 2014 Dear Brothers, Associates and Collaborators: …then from the cloud came a voice that said, This is my beloved Son in whom I am well pleased. Listen to Him. Mt 17:5 We are all familiar with today’s gospel story where we read that Jesus’ face “shone like the sun…[read more]
February 9, 2014 ⎪ Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time You are the salt of the earth, … You are the light of the world Brothers, you will find your fraternal love and friendship within the community one of the chief joys with which the LORD blesses you, and a most powerful means of evangelization. Fundamental…[read more]
Recent Comments