LENgThening Our Commitment to Christ

Xaverian Family News

4 year Parish Anniversary in Sierra Leone

On Sunday, 22nd February 2015, Mongo Parish reached the age of 4 years. We celebrated the fourth anniversary of its establishment by Bishop George Biguzzi in 2011. Learn more.

Lent

For Meditation:

Allegri - Miserere mei, Deus (Full version)

For Fasting:

Prayers from the Catholic Climate Heroes

Catholic group launches global climate-focused Lenten fast

Forty days of Lent this year will equate to 40 days of fasting for Catholics in 40-plus countries in a push for greater unity and action around the issue of climate change. Discover more. And more. And more. And still more.

For the Environment:

Renewing the Face of the Earth from Ignatian Solidarity Network.

For Catechesis

Young people at heart of Lenten Catechesis

"I want the gathering to hear them speak honestly of what it is like for them to believe in God in the world of today and what they feel about the Church in their journey of faith. It is time for them to speak and for us to listen to their hearts," said Bishop John Keenan. Read more.

theGYM Experience

Reach Out Retreat

From February 27th to March 1st, Fr. Rocco Puopolo SX and Fr. Alex Rodriquez SX took part in the annual Reach Out Retreat at Camp Reynoldswood in Dixon, IL. This retreat is an inter-generational and multicultural experience of Christian Community with an emphasis on peer ministry, leadership, development, reflection and reaching out to others. Forty-five people took part. The theme of the weekend Reach out Retreat this year was "One love One heart!" It was great!

Reach Out to Fr. Rocco anytime!

Interfaith

Sacred Journeys

Festival of Faiths 2015 - Sacred Journeys & The Legacy of Thomas Merton

What is your sacred journey? Explore the 20th Annual Festival of Faiths for five days of music, poetry, film, theatre photography and dialogue, inspired by the legacy of Thomas Merton. Discover more.

JEWS AND MUSLIMS JOIN FORCES FOR ACADEMIC FREEDOM

I have been especially appreciative of the respectful relationships that we have forged between Muslims and Jews in the Religion Department at Temple University that have made it possible for us not only to work together but to grieve together over the ongoing tragedy in Israel/Palestine. Learn more.

Muslim - Christian Dialogue at Deir Mar Musa

Deir Mar Musa, Syria

A short video introduction of the Al Khalil Community of Deir Mar Musa, or St. Moses the Abyssinian, in Syria focusing on their environmental and dialogue work. To find out more about the community please visit their website.

International Women's Day

All around the world, International Women's Day represents an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of women while calling for greater equality.

Make It Happen is the 2015 theme for our internationalwomensday.com global hub, encouraging effective action for advancing and recognising women.

Fairtrade Fortnight

Fairtrade Matters FULL MOVIE | Fairtrade Fortnight 2015

Fairtrade Matters is a glimpse into the lives of just two of the farmers and workers at the heart of Fairtrade, reflecting on what's important to them. But what's important to you... and what does that say? Find out more.

Interactive History

Find your way to the Path for Freedom.

International Happiness Day

International Day of Happiness promotion 2015 full version

Make each day a Happy One. See More.

Have you heard?

Father Joshua Johnson, the rapping priest

McFarland USA

McFarland, USA - Official Trailer

If McFarland, USA is a paint-by-numbers sports movie, its colors are vibrant and its mosaic is intricate. It transcends the sum of its stock parts into what all good sport movies aim to be -- inspirational. And it has the added draw of being based on a true story that is good enough to make one wonder why it took nearly 28 years to tell it on the big screen. Read more. And more.

MOBILE APP

The Xaverian Missionaries have a new Mobile App

available on Apple, Android & Amazon. Now you can take us with you wherever you go. Remember: We are ALWAYS here for you!

The Winter 2015 edition of the Xaverian Mission Newsletter is available online.

This issue highlights the JOY of Consecrated Life and excerpts Pope Francis' Letter. It covers stories on South Sudan and Being Catholic in a Diverse World. There are excerpts from St. Guido's Testament on Consecrated Life.

Read it here.