Posted on August 29, 2012 by The Editor - Community
The city of Bruges has been referred to as the “Venice of the North.” The canals and medieval buildings give a sense of history and charm. In the past,Bruges was a place where merchants, linen makers, and artisans used its canals to trade with the world. Like the Bruges’ traders of the past, those of…[read more]
Posted on August 22, 2012 by The Editor - Community
For me, being able to spend a week in Bruges, Belgium, and walk the streets that Theodore Ryken walked, was indeed a great privilege. Since the city of Bruges is a historical site, many of the buildings, especially as you move away from the town center, look much the same as they probably looked during…[read more]
Posted on August 20, 2012 by The Editor - Community
The Xaverian Brothers’ International Assembly, July 16-20, in Bruges, Belgium was a very meaningful event for me. We reflected individually and in community on a number of questions throughout the week: “What are we becoming together by the grace of God?” “How can we be so present to reality that we know what is called…[read more]
Posted on August 20, 2012 by The Editor - Community
One of Theodore James Ryken’s most cherished prayers was: “O Lord I cannot understand your ways, but I must adore them.” I thought of this prayer during and after my experience of attending the 2012 Brothers Assembly in Bruges, Belgium. I spent 13 years as a member of the Congregation, left and married my wife…[read more]
Posted on August 20, 2012 by The Editor - Community
From July 16-‐20, I was privileged to attend the Xaverian Brothers “Charism” Assembly in Bruges Belgium as an Associate. There were six of us there: Alice Hession and Kevin Shearer (both also representing Xaverian Brothers Sponsored Schools), Mike Buckley, Jeannette Suflita, Richard and me. Each of us will be sharing our impressions with you. Me…[read more]
Posted on August 5, 2012 by The Editor - Community
On Day 4 (Thursday) of the Assembly, after having heard the reflections on charism made by Br. Joe Pawlika, Dr. Ed Hardiman, and Br. Placide Ngoie and having the opportunity to talk about this in small groups, participants in Assembly 2012 were invited to take time in prayer and reflection to come up with their…[read more]
Posted on August 5, 2012 by The Editor - Community
After reviewing the characteristics of the Xaverian Charism presented by each small group, a writing committee drafted an initial description of the Xaverian Charism and presented that to the General Assembly on Friday morning. Participants provided very helpful feedback reagarding the draft. After the Assembly, the writing committee continued to work on the draft. What…[read more]
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