Two Movies Connected to the March Intention

Two Movies Connected to the March Intention

Of Men and Gods by Xavier Beauvois (France, 2010, 120 min.) Winner of the Grand Jury Prize and the Ecumenical Jury Prize at the 2010 Cannes Film Festival, “Of Gods and Men” by director Xavier Beauvois immerses viewers into the profound lives of Cistercian...
What is Lent? Abide in His Heart Retreat

What is Lent? Abide in His Heart Retreat

This is the first reflection in our virtual Lent retreat, “Abide in His Heart,” as we journey through Lent, resting on the Heart of Jesus. Retreat is led by National Director, Fr. Joe Laramie, SJ. The Retreat will include 3 short talks on: What is Lent? (March 7) The...
The Courage of the Martyrs

The Courage of the Martyrs

Perhaps someone has wondered why in the liturgical calendar, on the day after Christmas, St. Stephen is celebrated, and perhaps thought it was a coincidence. However, it is not: it was a meditated choice of the Church of the first centuries, which chose to celebrate...