“I tell you truly, this poor widow put in more than all the rest; for those others have all made offerings from their surplus wealth, but she, from her poverty, has offered her whole livelihood.” Luke 21: 3-4 The older I get the more central to the gospel teaching the story of the poor widow…[read more]
When you hold a lunch or a dinner, do not invite your friends or your brothers or sisters or your relatives or your wealthy neighbors, in case they may invite you back and you have repayment. Rather, when you hold a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind; blessed indeed will you…[read more]
So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the…[read more]
By Brother Stephen Obara OketchThe joy that we are yearning for is the interior peace that leads to exterior happiness. It means that we cannot express joy if it is not planted in us by God Himself. God is the main source of our Joy.…[read more]
Phillipe, a third-year postulant from Lubumbashi, Congo, tells of his discovery of congregational life as well as his appreciation for Brother Victor Kazadi.…[read more]
Maurice is a third-year Xaverian Brothers postulant from Lubumbashi, Congo. He we for some time (and hopes to be again) a math and science teacher. He left that profession, at least temporarily, to become a Brother.…[read more]
Joseph Mbithi is a third-year Xaverian Brothers postulant from Machakos, Kenya. In this video interview he discusses his hospital ministry as well as the power that silence has in his prayer life.…[read more]
Stephen-Cyprian Simiyu Lusweti is a third-year Xaverian Brother’s postulant from Bungoma, Kenya. In the interview he discusses how his ministry with street children, during his postulancy, has deepened his faith. Stephen also discusses his formation experience with Br. John Collins.…[read more]
Peter Wanga is a third-year Xaverian Brothers postulant from Kakamega, Kenya. He speaks about his experience in formation, in ministry, and how the Brothers have accompanied him through life’s joys and sorrows.…[read more]
Brother John Olsen visited the Generalate in Baltimore in November to discuss his life as a Xaverian Brother. We’ve chosen here to share a few clips on the theme of Vocation. Brother John has been a Xaverian Brother for over 60 years. He is currently the Associate Director at the Assisi Bridge House and Independent…[read more]
“I tell you truly, this poor widow put in more than all the rest; for those others have all made offerings from their surplus wealth, but she, from her poverty, has offered her whole livelihood.” Luke 21: 3-4 The older I get the more central to the gospel teaching the story of the poor widow…[read more]
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