Month: January 2019

Desert Reflections: He ain’t heavy … he’s my brother

Today’s feast celebrating the life of St John Bosco reminds Fr Paul of the 1938 classic film, “Boy’s Town” and The Hollies’ hit song based on a line from the movie, “He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother.” We’re all Jesus’ brothers and sisters, Fr Paul points out. For him, none of us is heavy.

Today’s Readings

Since we have [in Jesus] “a great priest over the house of God,”  let us approach [him] with a sincere heart and in absolute trust.
HEB 10:19-25

“Is a lamp brought in to be placed under a bushel basket or under a bed, and not to be placed on a lampstand?”
MK 4:21-25

Congratulations Our Lady of the Desert Redemptorist Associates!

Shown above* are the thirty-five associates who received pins and certificates Sunday January 20, 2019, marking a year of study and prayer immersed in Redemptorist Spirituality.  

What’s next for our associates? According Denver Province (draft) guidelines, after completing the course in Redemptorist Spirituality:

“The responsibilities of the Redemptorist Associates have four elements: Participation in a local or virtual circle; celebrating special C.Ss.R events; choosing some type of personal ministry that shows the Redeemer’s Love; and a desire to mature in C.Ss.R. Spirituality and Charism.”

The personal ministries a number of the new associates have chosen are already bearing fruit.  More hungry are being fed, more strangers are finding welcome, more children are receiving gifts.  More of those who need to hear a kind word are hearing one.

A very special thanks to Fr Paul Coury and Lee Morrison for their leadership and guidance and tireless efforts making the Our Lady of the Desert Redemptorist Associate program a success.

* Thanks to Lidia Allen for providing the photo.