Casa Maria Marianists

“Blessed are you, holy Virgin Mary, deserving of all praise; from you rose the sun of justice, Christ our God” (verse from the alleluia of today’s Mass). In honor of the birthday of the Blessed Virgin Mary, “Casa Tuesday” featured a birthday cake and the singing of “Las Mañanitas.” See more photos on our Flickr site.

Brother Stephen, provincial, with Brothers Tim and Mike

Brother Stephen Glodek, S.M., Provincial of the Marianist Province of the U.S., made a brief visit to the Casa María community during Labor Day evening, Sun., Sept. 7. During the visit, Brothers Tim Pieprzyca and Mike Sullivan explained the new trash can that the community had acquired last month.

The Casa María community hosted over 50 guests for a Labor Day barbecue. See more photos on our Flickr site.

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.