Posted on August 29, 2013 by The Editor - Community
Brother Peter Donohue, C.F.X., now retired and living at Xaverian House in Danvers MA, ministered for many years in the American prison system. He managed the Education Department in Baltimore and also served in Los Angeles County for many years. He recounts the difficulty of getting people to see prisoners with the eyes of Jesus.…[read more]
Posted on August 22, 2013 by The Editor - Community
Brother Cornie Hubbuch, C.F.X. talks about falling in love with God and God can change everything for us and our relationship to ourself, our neighbor, and the world. Transcript: What is absolutely foundational is, Ryken talks about falling in love with God. To me that is absolutely foundational. And, of course, I think, too, what’s…[read more]
Posted on July 18, 2013 by The Editor - Community
Brother Bede Benn, C.F.X. is a member of the community at Xaverian House in Danvers, Massachusetts. In this clip he talks about trusting in God as he lives into older age. Brother Bede is seemingly as carefree as one can be, and to many brothers Bede is a living saint, a role model. Transcript: “Well…[read more]
Posted on July 12, 2013 by The Editor - Community
Brother Raphael teaches at Tangaza College in Karen-Nairobi, Kenya, where he also did an advanced degree. In addition to his work in the Institute of Social Ministry and Mission at Tangaza, Brother Raphael is a regional coordinator for the Brothers in East Africa.…[read more]
Posted on June 27, 2013 by The Editor - Community
Brother François is currently serving as Headmaster at the Complexe Scolaire Tutazamie in his hometown, Likasi, Congo (DRC). In this video clip Brother François speaks about how being from Likasi motivates him to prepare his students to encounter the broader economic and social issues in the town and the country. Transcript: “You know, the kids…[read more]
Posted on June 20, 2013 by The Editor - Community
Brother Mike Foley currently lives and does ministry in Narus, South Sudan. In the following clip he discusses why he is at home among the poor.…[read more]
Posted on June 13, 2013 by The Editor - Community
Brother Clement currently resides at Xaverian House in Danvers, Massachusetts. In this clip he talks about his Ukrainian Catholic heritage and what that means to him as a Brother in a Roman Catholic religious order. Transcript: “When I was baptized in the Eastern Church, you are baptized, you are confirmed, and you are given your…[read more]
Posted on May 30, 2013 by The Editor - Community
Brother Ed Keefe, C.F.X. tells the story of “The Great Pumpkin Thief,” a former student at St. John’s Prep. Brother Ed had to teach the boy a lesson, but to this day The Great Pumpkin Thief and Brother Ed are friends. The boy, now man, has given many gifts to the Congregation that supported Brother…[read more]
Posted on May 23, 2013 by The Editor - Community
Brother Joe Pawlika, C.F.X. is a guidance counselor at Xaverian Brothers High School in Westwood, Massachusetts. In this clip he discusses his efforts to stay open to God’s presence in every moment, despite the plans he has made for his day. <strong><em>Transcript:</em></strong> “At the beginning of the day, I go to school pretty early and…[read more]
Posted on April 18, 2013 by The Editor - Community
Brother Trésor Malenga Nduba is currently a student of biology and chemistry at the I.S.P.--a college in Lubumbashi, DRC. Brother Trésor also works with youth in the local parishes. In the clip below, Trésor discusses some of the goals of the local youth movement…[read more]
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