Casa Maria Marianists

Members of the Casa María community spent an afternoon at the TECABOCA (Texas Catholic Boys Camp) retreat center in Mountain Home, Texas, on Saturday, September 5. The retreat center hosted a “Friends of TECABOCA” weekend which included the board meeting. The video chronicles a brief tour for the brothers given by Executive Director Kay Tally-Foos.

Aspirants Norman and Andrew officially were received into the Casa María Marianist community during the Rite of Acceptance as part of the celebration of Mary, Queen of Apostles, on Saturday, September 5. See more photos on our Flickr site.

Praying together as a community is central to our lives as Marianist religious. Quotes from our Rule of Life illustrate its importance: “…In our prayer life, we give special importance to the liturgy” (Article 48) and “The life and mission of our community find their source and summit in the liturgy” (Article 49).

As a first step in the formation process of becoming a Marianist brother, the Aspirancy program offers full participation in community life. One aspect of community life includes planning daily liturgies, which is shared among all brothers in community.

Aspirants Andrew and Norman took some time today to plan for upcoming community liturgies. See more photos on our Flickr site.

Room blessings in the residence halls are a part of the many services offered by University Ministry to help foster an atmosphere of faith and spiritual growth within the university community. This video features room blessings of various residents at Marian Hall as led by Brother Brian and Ministerial Assistant Francesca.

Brother Bob Jones, S.M., (right) takes a moment to pause for a photo-op during supper at tonight’s Casa Tuesday.

Brother Ed (center) with former aspirants Brothers Dennis (left) and Bob (right)

Brother Ed Longbottom, S.M., district superior of Mexico, was the first Marianist guest to the Casa María community of the new academic year. Brother Ed, a former member of the community from 2003-05, was the aspirancy director who worked with current Casa María members Dennis and Bob.

Brother Ed, district superior of Mexico and Brother Brian, director of Casa María

Camotes de Santa Clara Puebla

New faculty and staff at St. Mary’s University joined Marianists from the local communities to gather for a social and dinner at the Marianist Residence on Friday, August 28, 2009. This annual event connects professed Marianists in San Antonio with the newest employees of the university.

A highlight of the meal included edible purple orchids that decorated appetizers, entrees and desserts. See more photos at our Flickr set.