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Our Nets: Wide and Deep

“Community for Mission” defines the Lasallian charism across the world today as it has since the beginning. For most of Lasallian history, its family members have been De La Salle Christian Brothers who have lived and worked together in schools and institutions. We call them residential communities. This Spirit-filled insight of De La Salle grew [...]

By |2024-01-25T12:35:52+00:00August 13th, 2013|Writings|0 Comments

The Eagle and Condor Will Share the Skies

“We are the Church, and we are to build that kingdom in our society. I have been chosen by God, just like He did with De La Salle to bring the salvation of God to young people and all persons that cross my path, which is a great challenge.” Joan Eoe, a Papua New Guinean [...]

By |2024-01-25T12:35:52+00:00June 28th, 2013|Writings|0 Comments

Life After Life

“Ed,  there are electrical problems at Ocean Rest and we moved the retreat to Pennsylvania. Can you pick up the retreat director at Newark airport and drive her out to Malvern?” “No problem, Dennis!” Close friends know this response from me is anything but that. It is what I say when three people want to [...]

By |2024-01-25T12:35:52+00:00April 22nd, 2013|Writings|1 Comment

Lasallian Shadow from Inside Out

The yin-yang symbol intrigues me. It attracts a part of me beyond reason, similar to an attractive painting in the art gallery. It reminds me of my own light and dark sides as a person. I suspect it applies to the Lasallian family as an organization. Personal Shadow  Carl Jung might say my ego (what [...]

By |2024-01-25T12:35:52+00:00March 22nd, 2013|Writings|0 Comments