Mercedarians-World News
More from the Priestly Ordinations in India
One of our newly ordained Fr. Illuru Somuas, O. de M., from Andhra Pradesh, India composed this article for the US Vicariate: Priestly ordination -2013 The First ordination to priesthood was done in St.Jude’s church, chinnathura (Trivandrum diocese) on April 8th, 2013. The other was in Our Lady of Fathima church, Badvel (Kadapa diocese, Andhra Pradesh). Both ceremonies have gone well. Soosa Packiam, the arch-bishop of Trivandrum was present and delivered a very good inspiring homily on our ordination day.
- Read MoreThe Order’s mission in India continues to grow as 6 more are ordained.
Fr Ken Breen, the Vicar of the United States, traveled to India after Easter to attend the Ordination of six Indian friars. Here he shares with us the joyful experience of those days: This year, 2013, we had six of our Mercedarian religious ordained to the priesthood in India. They were ordained in two separate celebrations. One in the south of India for the three from that area called Chinneturai. The other three were ordained in their home town district
- Read MoreBlessed John Paul II Encouraged the Mercedarians in their Redemptive Charism
Wherever Modern Man Is Held Prisoner On May 23, 1980, the Holy Father received the twenty-six members of the ordinary general chapter of the Order of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Ransom, led by the Master General, Fr. Domenico Acquaro, O. de M. and by the Procurator General, Fr Bernardo Arrieta, O. de M. Blessed John Paul II delivered the following address. Beloved Brothers of the Order of Our Lady of Ransom, With deep joy I share with you these
- Read MoreMercedarian Friars Spotlighted in Vintage 1951 Video
The 1950′s debuted rock and roll, pop art, and booming sales of television. That was part of the cultural scene in America. But what was going on in religious orders? And in Spain, especially with such men’s orders as the Mercedarian Friars? The Spaniards endured a bitter civil war that lasted from 1936 to 1939. The official history of the Mercedarians, or Order of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mercy, states that, “A collusion of liberals, socialists, Marxists and masons
- Read MoreA Mercedarian from the United States joins friars from all over the World at the Vatican
Fr. Justin Freeman, O. de M. joined several Mercedarian friars from over the world at a continuing formation week in Rome. Here is an interview with Fr. Justin on his experience: 1) So, Fr Justin you are a Mercedarian Friar. Can you tell us about your apostolate in the Vicariate? How is this fulfilling your 4th vow? I serve as Catholic chaplain of MetroHealth Medical Center, a large inner-city hospital in Cleveland, Ohio. MetroHealth is the “safety-net” hospital for
- Read MoreHABEMUS PROVINCIALUM (We have a Provincial!!)
June 8, 2012: Today we prayed and then elected a new provincial and council for the next 3 years. The morning was dedicated to reflection and prayer, with the help of the meditation given by Fr. Ugo Mesini, SJ. The Mass of the Holy Spirit was concelebrated in the shrine of the Crucifix at 12pm. In the afternoon, beginning with the ritual prayer, we began the process of voting for the Provincial and his counselors among the candidates that resulted
- Read MoreThe Capitular Fathers Discuss the 800th Centennial of the Order
June 7th Thursday of the 9th Week of Ordinary Time Intention: Vocations and Formation of Vocations Our day began with Office of Readings, Lauds, and Mediation. After breakfast, we reconvened in assembly with the ritual prayers to the Holy Spirit. After a few words about contemporary captivity from a special guest we had the reading and subsequent approval of the minutes from the previous day. Since one group needed one half hour to finish their group work, the rest of
- Read MoreSmall Groups Discuss the Most Important Aspects of our Communal Life
June 6, 2012 Wednesday of the 9th Week of Ordinary Time Day 5 – Intention: The deceased of the triennium After praying the Office of Readings, Lauds, and meditation, and after eating breakfast, we began the work of chapter at 8:45am. After the ritual prayers to the Holy Spirit, the day began with the approval of the minutes from the previous day and the reading of several greetings and well wishes. We also acknowledged the birthday of Fr. Aurelio Monasso,
- Read MoreThe Province Begins to Work on Goals for the Next 3 Years
June 5, 2012 (Tuesday) Memorial of St. Boniface. Bishop and Martyr Day 4 – Intention: For the oppressed and the persecuted After praying the Office of Readings, Lauds, and meditation, and after eating breakfast, we began the work of chapter at 8:45am. After the ritual prayers to the Holy Spirit, the day began with the reading of several greetings and well wishes were communicated to the Chapter, followed by the approval of the minutes from the previous day. We then
- Read MoreDay 3 of the Provincial Chapter
Day 3 of the Provincial Chapter we continued to discuss the individual communities and how each can continue to grow in the Mercedarian Spirit of redemption. – Intention: Apostolic Works and Mission in India After praying the Office of Readings, Lauds, and meditation, and after eating breakfast, we began the work of chapter at 8:45am fifteen minutes earlier than originally planned. After the ritual prayers, the day began with the reading of several greetings and well wishes that were communicated
- Read MoreDay 2 of the Provinical Chapter
Day 2 of the Provinical Chapter in Nemi, Italy. The Province begins going through a discussion of each house – Intention: Superiors of the Order of the Mercedarian Family We proceeded with the reports of the United States, India, and the provincial economy, followed by questions from the floor. Running ahead of schedule, we then continued with the other reports, with periodic pauses and breaks for meals and prayer. The reports given, but not necessarily in this order, were: •
- Read MoreHoly Week at the Order’s Basilica dedicated to Our Lady of Bonaria
In this installment of “A Mercedarian Journel From Rome” Deacon Scottston tells us of his experience of spending Holy Week in the Order’s famous Shrine to Our Lady of Bonaria. Just a quick update from the Eternal City. Today we returned to class after our Easter break… and I can honestly say I was not ready to go back, but we do what we must. As for Holy Week, I spent it in Sardinia at our Shrine of Bonaria (which
- Read More
