Posted on October 9, 2014 by The Editor - Community
This interview was conducted by Brother Vital Mwenge, CFX in 2011 on the occasion of Brother Victor Kazadi’s Golden Jubilee. It was originally published only as a PDF and circulated to Brothers. The PDF version was posted to this site on June 25, 2012 (English, French, Dutch) but is being published in this format for the first time. Enjoy!…[read more]
Posted on December 19, 2013 by The Editor - Community
In this video, Brother Simon Wasike explains a disposition that attracted him to the Xaverian Brothers. Unlike many priests that he encountered, the Brothers were among the people, not distant, not separate. The Brothers didn’t seek status, but appeared to desire ordinary life lived in relationship with those in need of another person’s presence. Brother…[read more]
Posted on November 21, 2013 by The Editor - Community
Brother Larry Etabo is a novice at the Xaverian Brothers’ International Novitiate in Kipushi, Congo. He is originally from Lodwar, Kenya and went to St. Kevin’s school where he met Brother Louie Calmel and was taught by Brother Raphael Wanjala. The Brother had such an impact on him that he began discerning his vocation.…[read more]
Posted on November 14, 2013 by The Editor - Community
Brother Jean Paul is a psychology student in Likasi, Congo. In this clip he discusses why he is studying psychology and why he thinks it opens him to deeper relationships.…[read more]
Posted on November 7, 2013 by The Editor - Community
Brother Alain currently resides in Likasi, Congo where he works at a center for abandoned children. In this clips he talks about the centrality of faith in his vocation.…[read more]
Posted on November 1, 2013 by The Editor - Community
Brother Ghislain currently resides in Lubumbashi, Congo (DRC) where he does his studies and works in various ministries. In this clip he talks about what it means to feel the presence of God in his life and how his fellow Brothers support him in his talents. Transcript: “It is not easy to be at university…[read more]
Posted on October 24, 2013 by The Editor - Community
Brother Felix is a novice at the Xaverian Brothers’ International Novitiate in Kipushi, Congo (DRC). In this clip he talks about the gift of his voice and how he shares that gift with his Brothers.…[read more]
Posted on October 10, 2013 by The Editor - Community
Brother Jean de la Croix Kalumba-Yena, C.F.X. works as part of the Formation Team in Bungoma, Kenya. In this clip he discusses a unique challenge to formation in Africa; the young man who enters out of a need to survive. Transcription: “In this country, mostly–African countries–people are surviving. The people are surviving. Sometimes, the men,…[read more]
Posted on October 3, 2013 by The Editor - Community
Brother Roger Demon was, for many years, a Headmaster at the Brothers’ school in Bruges. He is currently at the international novitiate in Kipushi, Congo, working as part of the formation team. Transcript: “As far as work is concerned, nobody could reproach me not to have worked enough. But you, all of you, could reproach…[read more]
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