Casa Maria Marianists

Marianist aspirants, novices and temporary professed gathered for Formation Weekend 2009 at Emmanuel, the Marianist Retreat House of the Province of Meribah on Nov. 12-15, 2009. Sister Maria Cimperman, assistant professor of Moral Theology and Social Ethics at the Oblate School of Theology, facilitated a discussion on the theme of “The Future of Religious Life.” [...]

Tonight’s Casa Tuesdays featured a special dessert in honor of Brother Brian’s birthday: chocolate chip amaretto cake decorated with marzipan fruits and fondant daisies! Watch as the community and students sing Las Mañanitas as Brother Brian is presented with his (second) birthday cake!

Celebrating the vigil of the director’s nativity, the Casa María community enjoyed a special dinner in honor of Brother Brian’s birthday, Monday, Nov. 9 (actual birthday is Nov. 10). Watch as the community sings Las Mañanitas and presents Brother Brian with his birthday dessert: Apple pie and ice cream. As is the custom before dinner, [...]

Discerning a call to religious life takes time, patience and prayer. Two students from St. Mary’s University, who are discerning a Marianist vocation, spent a week living at Casa María to experience life in a religious community. Participating in daily prayer, sharing in community meals and engaging in everyday life at a religious community offers [...]

Placing carnations next to the headstones of Marianists laid to rest was one way the ancestors were honored on All Souls Day, Monday, Nov. 2. Marianists from the San Antonio-area communities celebrated the feast with evening vespers and dinner at the Marianist Residence on the campus of St. Mary’s University. Miseremini Mei is a hymn [...]