Miscellaneous News
JOURNAL FROM ROME 1.3
ROME, ITALY - Br. Scottston Brentwood, O. de M. shares with us the newest installment of his reflections from Eternal City…
Hello everyone,
I realize I have been rather silent lately, but with the changing weather my sinuses etc have been in open rebellion, I find I’m constantly tired from thinking in two languages simultaneously, and I have been racking my brain with the various past tenses in preparation for my exams. On Friday, I had my exam to determine if I
Earthquake Effects Chilean Province
SANTIAGO, CHILE - In a message to his Mercedarian confreres throughout the world, Fr. Mariano Labarca Araya, Provincial Superior of the Mercedarian Province of Chile, thanked all of us for our prayers, greetings, and fraternal presence in spirit.
Fr. Mariano informed us that all of the Mercedarian friars, sisters, and family members were well. Praise the Lord! Though he has lived through seven earthquakes, Fr. Mariano has found this one to be especially difficult and life changing.
The church and convent in
JOURNAL FROM ROME 1.2
ROME, ITALY - Journal Installment # 5
Hello,
Just a note to say hi…and let you know that not only am I still alive, but that I am also doing well on this side of the Atlantic.
I’m starting to assume that things are settling down for me as I’m back to writing…a practice which proves that things are “back to normal.” As such, I thought I’d share this one…which in so many words describes how I’m doing…and what I’m thinking…
I hope
Br. Gerard Makes Solemn Profession of Vows
PHILADELPHIA, PA -
Gaudete Sunday was made even more joyful as Br. Gerard Snell made his solemn profession. In this ceremony, Br. Gerard committed himself to a life-long following of the evangelical counsels of Chastity, Poverty, and Obedience, as well as th Fourth Vow according to the Rule and Constitutions of the Order of Our Lady of Mercy.
The Mass was celebrated in Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Philadelphia, PA. Fr. Richard Rasch, O. de M., Vicar Provincial received his vows
Br. Justin Makes Solemn Profession of Vows
PHILADELPHIA, PA -
Professing his final vows on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, Br. Justin Freeman made the life-long commitment to a life of chastity, poverty, obedience and the fourth vow according to the Rule of St. Augustine and the Constitutions of the Order of Our Lady of Mercy.
The Profession took place at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Philadelphia, PA. His vows were received by Fr. Richard Rasch, O. de M., Vicar Provincial. He was joined in this blessed
JOURNAL FROM ROME 1.1
At the beginning of October, Br. Scottston Brentwood was transferred to the Mercedarian student community in Rome for further ecclesiastical studies. Br. Scottston agreed to send us a periodic journal to help keep us in close communion with him. To date, Br. Scottston has sent four installments. We shall post the first four together and then update the installments as they arrive. Please keep Br. Scottston in your prayers and enjoy his journal.
INSTALLMENT #1
Hello,
I thought I would let everyone know
SOLEMNITY OF OUR LADY OF MERCY
UNITED STATES — Today the Order of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mercy (or Ransom) celebrates the Solemnity of Our Lady of Mercy. The title “Mercy” for our Lady had its origin from the Order of Mercy which was so called for its ministry—the redemption of slaves. During the Middle Ages this ministry was known as the work of mercy. The Order has always attributed to Mary a special participation in its foundation. For this reason the Order has always
- Read MoreFRIARS RENEW VOWS
UNITED STATES VICARIATE - On July 8, 2009, eight Mercedarians renewed their simple vows for a period of one year. After first profession of the vows of chastity, poverty, obedience, and the fourth vow in accordance with the Constitutions of the Order of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mercy and the Rule of Saint Augustine, friars annually renew their vows for a period of three to six years. After the period of simple vows, the religious make their solemn vows
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PARMA, OH - From June 29th to July 2nd the Mercedarian Friars of the United States Vicariate gathered at the Jesuit Retreat House in Parma, Ohio for their annual Continuing (Permanent) Formation Conference. The conference included talks and workshops conducted by Fr. Dennis J. Billy, C.Ss.R (The John Cardinal Krol Chair of Moral Theology at Saint Charles Seminary, Philadelphia) and Fr. Gerard J. McGlone, S.J.
Feel free to read the article at the website of our friends at the Jesuit Retreat
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SAN FELICE CIRCEO, ITALY — ***THE LAST BIT OF PHOTOS***
These photos were taken the evening of June 15, 2009. The friars celebrated the rite of the promise of obedience to the provincial superior. Supper followed.
MORE PHOTOS FROM PROVINCIAL CHAPTER
SAN FELICE CIRCEO, ITALY — ***MORE PHOTOGRAPHS***
The following photographs were taken on the day of the elections of the provincial government at the 30th Provincial Chapter of the Roman Province of the Order of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mercy.
PHOTOS FROM CHAPTER
SAN FELICE CIRCEO, ITALY –– These pictures were taken during the 30th Provincial Chapter of the Roman Province of the Order of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mercy:
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