rooted
In God

based in
community

focused on
mission

connected to
family &
friends

Inspired &
protected
by Mary

strengthened by
personal
growth &
recreational
activities
 

We build the bonds of our brotherhood by sharing our prayer and ministry, our joys, hopes, & fears. Central to our community life and mission is praying together daily, gathered around the word of God present in creation, in Scripture, and in each other. We share with one another something of what the day has held for us, allowing the word of God to shed light and energise us. In this way we try to help each other to reflect on our experiences, to find the presence of God in our everyday life & work, and to respond ever more faithfully—as individuals and as community—to God’s will.

Pondering God’s word, we respond in a simple way of life characterised by joy, love, and hope. This simplicity finds expression in the way we do everything. Poor in spirit & in fact, we manifest by the simplicity of our lives our solidarity with the poor.
Mindful that God intends the earth and its fullness to be for the use of all people, we avoid every form of compromise with social injustice. We seek to analyse critically the unjust structures of our world and to discern ways of promoting freedom and justice for all.

It is in daily living that the challenge of community life manifests itself. We grow as persons as we gradually come to accept the difficult task of living for others, and as we become aware of our gifts and limitations in our human interactions. In a prayerful, discerning manner we allow our lives to be judged by the word of God so that we can speak the truth to one another in love.

Each of us accepts personal responsibility for growth into maturity as a Christian Brother. We exercise personal responsibility in actively seeking opportunities for personal spiritual and ministerial development.

Celibacy does not start with perfection and later become eroded by faults and weakness. Instead it is something each of us has to grow into, channelling our sexuality—our energy for relationships—into love that is warm, genuine, and responsible.

Relying on the help of God and the support of a compassionate and trustful community of brothers, we accept the cross inherent in living our consecration. We also value our bonds with our families, and the wonderful gift of friendship.

In living our consecration, we look to the example and protection of Mary, that flower of the Jewish people and our very first Christian, who was called to make visible God dwelling among us in love.

We strive to live a balanced life - rooted in God, based in community, focused on mission, connected to family and friends, and strengthened by personal growth and recreational activities.
 

Live, Jesus, in our hearts forever.