LIVING THE CHARISM
EXPLORING THE XAVERIAN WAY
In Memoriam | Brother Charles Warthen, C.F.X. (Brother Dean)
“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…[read more]
In Memoriam | Brother John J. McDonald, C.F.X. (Brother Peter)
“The gift you have received, give as a gift.” Fundamental Principles, Xaverian Brothers…[read more]
In Memoriam | Brother Patrick I. Pennell, C.F.X. (Brother Gavril)
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]
Call Fulfilled
In Memoriam | Brother Charles Warthen, C.F.X. (Brother Dean)
“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…[read more]
March 17, 2026
In Memoriam | Brother John J. McDonald, C.F.X. (Brother Peter)
“The gift you have received, give as a gift.” Fundamental Principles, Xaverian Brothers…[read more]
March 12, 2026
Latest News
December 25
“And this will be a sign for you: you will find an infant wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger.” - Lk 2: 1-14…[read more]
December 24
“A House for the Lord, A Dawn for the World” – Pope Benedict XVI…[read more]
December 23
“…his mouth was opened, his tongue freed, and he spoke blessing God.” – Lk 1:64…[read more]
Reflections
The Absence of God
Is this not, rather, the fast that I choose: / releasing those bound unjustly, / untying the thongs of the yoke; / Setting free the oppressed, / breaking off every yoke? / Is it not sharing your bread with the…[read more]
Responsibility and Life
I call heaven and earth today to witness against you: I have set before you life and death, the blessing and the curse. Choose life, then, that you and your descendants may live, by loving the Lord, your God, obeying…[read more]
Praying In Secret
“But when you pray, go to your inner room, close the door, and pray to your Father in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will repay you.” Matthew 6:6 It would be a great grace of Lent if…[read more]