Posted on August 2, 2017 by The Editor - Community
By Brother Deus SakaCourtesy serves as a tool that cherishes love and is governed by self-respect, respect for others, and common sense as the major principles. Prudence as a cardinal virtue plays an important role in our struggle for true discipleship.…[read more]
Second Sunday of Lent ⎪ March 16, 2014 Dear Brothers, Associates and Collaborators: …then from the cloud came a voice that said, This is my beloved Son in whom I am well pleased. Listen to Him. Mt 17:5 We are all familiar with today’s gospel story where we read that Jesus’ face “shone like the sun…[read more]
December 3, 2013 ⎪ Feast of Saint Francis Xavier Dear Brothers, Associates and Collaborators: Stand ready to answer God when He asks you if you are available for Him to become more present in your life and through you to the world. Like Mary, may you willingly respond: Let what You have said be…[read more]
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 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]
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