Posted on December 16, 2012 by The Editor - Community
On the fifth and final day of the meeting, Brothers did two meditations. Please engage in one or both of the following exercises, then read the Councilors’ Reflections below. Exercise One Several Brothers use the British Jesuit daily podcast, pray-as-you-go, as part of their daily prayer. You can find the podcast at the site [http://www.pray-as-you-go.org]…[read more]
Posted on December 15, 2012 by The Editor - Community
On this fourth day of the meeting, Brother Lawrence Harvey presented the Gospel reading and a song for reflection: Exercise One Come to a place of interior quiet. Read the follow Gospel passage. …the word of God came to John the son of Zechariah in the desert. John went throughout the whole region of…[read more]
Posted on December 14, 2012 by The Editor - Community
The third day of the meeting opened with a hymn for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception and was proceeded by the following reflection (based on the Founder’s Week Day 8 “Further Reflection”): Exercise God’s bidding often moves us beyond ourselves and into places and situations that are not often comfortable or familiar. And yet,…[read more]
Posted on December 13, 2012 by The Editor - Community
The second day of the meeting started with two reflective periods: first, the gospel of the day; second, a song by Margaret Rizza. Please take a few moments to engage in one or both of these prayers. Then read the reflections from the Brothers below. Exercise One Take several deep breaths, as you come to…[read more]
Posted on December 10, 2012 by The Editor - Community
Over the past five days, General Superior, Brother Lawrence Harvey, and an advisory council met to reflect on a variety of Congregational matters. The council members present were Brothers Daniel Skala, Roger Demon, Paul Murray, François Musongo, Louis Calmel, and John Hamilton. The Meeting began with an opening prayer and reflection [Click here to view…[read more]
Posted on November 26, 2012 by The Editor - Community
The following was orginally sent as an email to Brothers, Associates, and Collaborators on November 26, 2012, the Anniversary of the Death of Theodore James Ryken. Dear Brothers, Associates, and Xaverian Collaborators, For some years now we have taken the 8-day period between November 26 (the anniversary of the death of the Founder) and December 3…[read more]
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