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“"We are at the service of the 'New Evangelization' following the vision of St. John Paul II:
new in ardor, methods, and expression so as to build the civilization of love and life.""
- Mother Adela Galindo, SCTJM Foundress
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WELCOME: OCIA Program Welcomes Catechumens at St. Francis de Sales
December 17, 2023
Today, St. Francis de Sales accepted catechumens into their Order of Christian Initiation for Adults Program (OCIA). Br. Iñigo Johnpaul coordinated and served at this ceremony as both the Director of Religious Education and Master of Ceremonies.
MERRY CHRISTMAS: Christmas Show and Lunch at St. Francis de Sales
Decmber 16, 2023
Today, St. Francis de Sales welcomed the parents and family members as the students put on their Christmas Show! Following the Nativity narrative, each student sang a song, acted, or narrated with their class! This was the first Catechesis Christmas Show production by the SCTJM Brothers and Priests!
ST. JOHN BOSCO: Brother Starts New Mission as DRE
December 11, 2023
Br. Emilio started a new mission as the Director of Religious Education at St. John Bosco Catholic Church on West Flagler. Br. Emilio will be overseeing the catechetical formation of over 300 youth, as well as RCIA and Family Faith Formation for the dynamic and growing immigrant population from Nicaragua, Venezuela, Cuba, and other countries. Please keep him in your prayers as he begins this new mission.
ADOM: Mass and Dinner for Religious
December 3, 2023
The Archdiocese of Miami gathered about 100 religious men and women from the Archdiocese of Miami at St. John Vianney Seminary for their annual Mass and Dinner for Religious. Celebrated by Archbishop Thomas G. Wenski, this was a beautiful opportunity for all religious to come together and bare witness to the fraternity of Christ and His apostles, while preparing their hearts in the beginning of the Advent season.
November 2023:
“BE NOT AFRAID” WEEK: National Vocations Awareness Week
November 6-11, 2023
Twelve young men journeyed with our Brothers through National Vocations Awareness Week, following a week-long series of activities, events, and opportunities to experience religious life. This week included a daily Study Hall, Vespers (Evening Prayer), Daily Mass, and more. It also served as an opportunity for these young men to open their hearts to the Lord and allow Him to be their guide!
ANSWERING THE CALL: Vocations Week in Fort Lauderdale, FL
November 7, 2023
SCTJM Sisters and Brothers visited Cardinal Gibbons High School to share the beauty and joy of religious life and what it means to answer the call and make of your life a gift. This took place in the school-wide Vocations Week Assembly.
They engaged with 1,150 students to share the graces that have
led them to religious life and how the Lord guided them to make of their lives an offering of love. They reminded them that their first vocation is to love and how the Lord has created them to allow the gift of their lives to bring the hearts of many back to Him.
First Renewal of Vows by an SCTJM Brother
November 11, 2023
On November 11th, Br. Iñigo Johnpaul of the Virginal, Spousal, and Paternal Heart of St. Joseph, the first religious brother of the SCTJM Brothers and Priests, renewed his religious vows. This first renewal for the male branch continues to actualize the dream of Our Lord and Our Lady in the Heart of the Church, as communicated by our Mother Foundress through the gift of our charism and religious life.
VIVET Young-Adult Retreat
November 12, 2023
Our Sisters, Brothers, and Young Adult Apostles of the Pierced Hearts gave a retreat for about fifty young adults. The young adults had an opportunity to gather together, engage with other young adults, and grow closer to Our Lord in the Eucharist.
PRAY, PRAY, PRAY: Pilgrimage to Medjigorje
November 15-26, 2023
For 42 years, apparitions of the Blessed Virgin have been reported in Medjugorje. These supposed appearances continue to be studied by the Church. 2 years ago the Holy See gave permission for Priests and Dioceses to make official pilgrimages. Mother Adela with the Servants of the Pierced Hearts we lead a pilgrimage with 110 pilgrims from different countries on a pilgrimage. As a group, we have wanted to respond to the calls of Our Lady through the history of praying, fasting, worshiping the Blessed Jesus and living a sacramental life.
ST. MICHAEL, THE ARCHANGEL: Defend Us in Battle
November 22, 2023
The SCTJM Brothers made a day-pilgrimage with some young-adults to visit the Shrine of St. Michael in Tarpon Springs, FL to pray before the miraculous icon of St. Michael and ask for his intercession.
ST. AGNES: A Brother Begins a New Mission as an Elementary Teacher
November 27, 2023
Br. Zachary begins his new mission as the Religion Teacher for grades 1, 3, and 4 at St. Agnes Academy. Please keep him in your prayers as he begins his new mission.
October 2023:
GO AND BEAR FRUIT: Young Adult Retreat in Fortworth, TX
October 6-8, 2023
Our Sisters and Brothers joined a Young Adults Retreat hosted by the Diocese of Fort Worth and led by Religious to “discover the state of the garden” of their hearts, how to clean this garden, and which seeds to plant.
Annual Retreat for Priests in the Diocese of Rapid City
October 9-13, 2023
Our Mother Foundress, Mother Adela, was invited by Bishop Muhich to give the reflections during the annual retreat for the priests of the Diocese of Rapid City. She led them in contemplating the heart of St. Joseph, his role in the life of Jesus, and how he can form the hearts of priests. Fr. Joseph Mary was available for confessions and the sacraments throughout this retreat.
CALLED! Men’s Vocational Retreat
October 20-22, 2023
On the weekend of the Feast of St. John Paul II, 13 youth and young adults joined our Brothers and Priests for their vocational discernment retreat. This weekend was an opportunity for these young hearts to listen to the Lord, to the beatings of His Heart, and discover the perfect plan that He has for their lives!
Epiphany Confirmation Retreat
October 24, 2023
Our Sisters and Brothers led the Confirmation Retreat for over 100 students preparing to receive the sacrament of Confirmation at Epiphany Catholic School in Miami! In this retreat, the youth learned about the Gifts of the Holy Spirit and were inspired with the stories of how many young saints achieved holiness, relying on these same gifts. In this retreat, the youth were led in various talks and activities, reminding them to work together with their friends, encouraging each other more and more to holiness every day.
OPEN WIDE THE DOORS TO CHRIST: Official Relic of the Blood of St. John Paul II in Kansas City
October 24-29, 2023
Our Sisters and Brothers led the veneration of the official first class pilgrim relic of St. John Paul II in the Archdiocese of Kansas City. The relic traveled to 16 locations in six days, including schools, parishes and the sick.
VIVET Teens Retreat
October 29, 2023
Our Sisters, Brothers, and Young Adult Apostles of the Pierced Hearts gave a wonderful and dynamic retreat for 45 teens. The youth were encouraged to make room in their hearts for the Lord, to receive His Love, and then to share it with those around them, every day of their lives. The youth had an opportunity to hear three talks from our Brothers and Sisters and two testimonies from Young Adult Apostles, paint their own t-shirts, have fun with different activities, and share with each other in small groups. In addition, the group also had the blessing to attend Holy Mass together and adore Our Lord in the Eucharist.
September 2023:
50 YEAR CELEBRATION: Our Lady of Charity, Ermita de la Caridad
September 8, 2023
In honor of the patroness of the Archdiocese of Miami, and the 50th year anniversary of the “Ermita de la Caridad”, our Brothers and Sisters joined in the celebratory mass to commemorate this great solemnity for our archdiocese and honor and give thanks to Our Lady for all that she has done to protect and care for the Cuban people under her mantle.
FIRST MEETING: Young Knights of the Pierced Hearts and Young Ladies of Our Lady
September 11, 2023
Young Adults from across the United States have joined a new Marian Ministry of our Vivet Movement! In the first meeting this month, over fifty young men and women made the pledge to be a Young Knights of the Pierced Hearts / Young Ladies of Our Lady. This meeting began before Our Lord, present in the Blessed Sacrament, and was followed by an opportunity for the youth to
receive an individual blessing with the relic of St. Maximilian Kolbe, whose witness they learned more about. Here, these young men and women prepared themselves to begin their journey as Young Knights and Young Ladies, setting out to conquer the world for the Pierced Hearts through the witness of their own lives!
Brothers at ADOM Priest Convocation
September 19-21, 2023
Our SCTJM Brothers had the opportunity to serve at the Archdiocese of Miami 2023 Priest Convocation, preparing the conference halls and guiding the registration process. Many of the priests commented how grateful they were to see our SCTJM Brothers for the first time at the convocation, witnessing our religious life at the service of the Church.
Reinflaming Hearts for the Faith: Our Mission in Ireland
September 15-25, 2023
Our Mother Foundress, Sisters, Brother, and Apostles of the Two Hearts went out into the deep on our first evangelization mission in the country of Ireland! Accompanied by lay members of our spiritual family and collaborating with a group of volunteers from Ireland, they opened spaces for the Lord to re-inflame the love of the faith in many hearts through Eucharistic Cenacles, powerful talks, and personal encounters. The spark of faith
already present in the deep history of this country was fanned into flame, and a candle has been lit that will not be extinguished!
“Many were coming to ask, ‘How do we continue to have this after you leave? We have never experienced something so transformative.’ These questions are difficult to assimilate. We are so blessed to have the Eucharistic Cenacles, teachings, serving as a family... and others are thirsting for it. We thank You, Lord, for all the life, charism and gifts you have given to our religious and spiritual family.”
- Mother Adela Galindo, SCTJM Foundress
Associated Priests of the Family of the Pierced Hearts Serve on Pilgrimage
September 19-21, 2023
During the 2023 Pilgrimage to Medjugorje, led and coordinated by Mother Adela Galindo, Fr. Avelino Gonzalez, Fr. Javier Barreto, and Fr. Joseph Mary served as chaplains for all of those in attendance. Fr. Avelino is the pastor at St. Matthias Parish in Lanham, MD. Fr Javier is the pastor at Little Flower Catholic Church in Holywood, FL.
August 2023:
WORLD YOUTH DAY: A Week of Celebration and Praise in Miami
July 31, 2023 - August 6, 2023
United in prayer to the World Youth Day celebration in Lisbon, Portugal, SCTJM has joined the week-long series of events by Pastoral Juvenil Hispana. SCTJM hosted and served at the Youth Adoration, the Eucharistic Cenacle, and concluding with the Great Vigil, celebrated by Abp. Thomas Wenski.
NEW ASSIGNMENT: St. Raymond Catholic Church
August 2, 2023
Br. Emilio Perez, SCTJM has begun a new pastoral assignment at St. Raymond Catholic Church, assisting the current Director of Religious Education, Sr. Elena Castillo, SCTJM, with administrative duties and sacramental preparation courses.
CARLO ACUTIS EXHIBIT: Good Shepherd Catholic Church
August 10, 2023
SCTJM brought the Carlo Acutis Eucharistic Miracles Exhibition to Good Shepherd Catholic Chruch in Kendall, FL. After nearly ten years since this exhibit has visited this parish community, the faithful of Good Shepherd had an opportunity to renew their knowledge of Eucharistic Miracles, learn from Carlo Acutis, pray before his relic, share with our SCTJM Sisters and Brothers, and, most importantly, encounter our Lord, truly present in the Eucharist.
NEW MISSIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS: St. Francis de Sales
August 10, 2023
As of today, at St. Francis de Sales in Miami Beach, Br. Iñigo Johnpaul, SCTJM has begun a new mission as the Director of Religious Education and Br. Nathaniel Muñoz, SCTJM has received a pastoral assignment as the Assistant Director of Religious Education. May Our Lady guard and guide these new missions and assignments.
KNIGHTS OF THE PIERCED HEARTS: Conquer the World for the Pierced Hearts!
August 14, 2023
As a fruit of the proclamation of the new year, "Let us conquer the world for the Immaculate", a new Marian Ministry for Young Men of the "Vivet Movement" has launched on the Feast Day of St. Maximilian Kolbe. Knights of the Pierced Hearts pledge to:
- Pray St. Maximilian Kolbe's Consecration to Mary Daily
- Pray the Knights Decade Daily
- Adore Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament Weekly
- Wear a Miraculous Medal
- Receive Formation Monthly
CRISTO REY MIAMI: Freshman Retreat
August 25, 2023
Students from Christo Rey Miami had the opportunity to visit our St. John Paul II Evangelization Center for their Freshman Retreat. This experience, at the start of the year, was an opportunity for these Freshman to open their hearts and entrust their time of study in high school to Our Lord and Our Lady.
July 2023:
TOTUS TUUS: Rapid City
Boys Summer Camp
July 10-14, 2023
The SCTJM Brothers went to serve their first mission in Rapid City, the Totus Tuus Boys Camp! This summer camp was an opportunity to bring the charism to serve with the young men and lead them to discover Jesus in the Eucharist.
PELICAN DAY: Two Exciting Launches, One Great Day
July 11, 2023
On this day, the SCTJM Religious Brothers and Priests have launched their new website in both English (sctjmbrothersandpriests.org) and Spanish (sctjmhermanosysacerdotes.org). Also, the daily reflection series,
In The Heart of The Word, has launched as a podcast on Spotify!
REVEALED: Ave Maria 2023 Youth Conference
July 14-16, 2023
“When we are risen with Christ, we stand differently!” preached Fr. Joseph Mary as he encouraged the youth present at the conference to praise God through his keynote. This July, our Brothers served at the Ave Maria “Revealed” Conference, sharing with many youth, moving many to encounter God through the beauty in the Liturgy, adoration before the Blessed Sacrament, and the power of confession.
“Love must be visible to be credible.”
- Mother Adela Galindo, SCTJM Foundress
June 2023:
COME HOLY SPIRIT: Confirmation at St. Francis de Sales
June 1, 2023
The Brothers helped serve at the Confirmation at St. Francis de Sales, in South Beach, both on the altar and by helping to guide the confirmandi through the ceremony.
RETREAT TALK: St. Katherine Drexel
June 4, 2023
The Brothers joined the young adult group of St. Katherine Drexel Catholic Church and gave a talk for their retreat!
EUCHARISTIC RETREAT: In Preparation for Corpus Cristi
June 10, 2023
More than 700 people gathered together in our Eucharistic Retreat in Miami, FL to adore and pray before the Blessed Sacrament, receive the powerful Sacrament of Reconciliation, venerate first-class relics of St. John Paul II and Bl. Carlos Acutis, and hear empowering talks from our Mother Foundress, Mother Adela Galindo, along with our Sisters and Brothers.
“It was very moving to contemplate the tears in so many eyes when through the talk they were rediscovering the beauty and splendor of the great gift of the Eucharist. How many testimonies of having experienced love as they had never experienced it before.”
- Mother Adela Galindo, SCTJM Foundress
THE GREAT VIGIL 2023
June 16-17, 2023
Our Religious and Spiritual Family held the Great Vigil in many places, in celebration of the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. The Great Vigil is a night in which we honor these Two Hearts with the Holy Mass, Eucharistic Adoration and praying the Holy Rosary, and offered especially for the sanctification of priests.
NOTRE DAME D'HAITI: SCTJM Sisters and Brothers Led a Summer Camp at Notre Dame de Haiti Parish in Miami
June 26-30, 2023
Our Sisters and Brothers brought the Maternal presence of the Blessed Virgin and the Paternal presence of Saint Joseph to the children and adolescents at Notre Dame de Haiti Parish during a recent summer camp in Miami. These weeks of camp were full of
games, dances, moments of sharing, prayer, Mass and catechesis. During these days, the children enjoyed the presence of the Sisters and the Brothers. Together they conquered these young hearts by filling them with the love of God.
"It has been a joy to have chosen to do the summer camp this year at Notre Dame de Haiti, to serve these beautiful children and give them this opportunity."
- Mother Adela Galindo, SCTJM Foundress
RENEWAL OF VOWS: Fr. Joseph Mary, SCTJM Renews His Vows
June 29, 2023
Fr. Joseph Mary, SCTJM renewed his vows on June 29, the Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul.
“To be like Christ, to allow your heart to become a living image of His Heart you must enter into the School of Our Lady's Heart, who will lead you to Her Son and to sit at the School of Christ's Heart."
- Mother Adela Galindo, SCTJM Foundress
May 2023:
WE ARE THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD: Our Lady of the Lakes 7th Grade Confirmation Retreat
May 11, 2023
The SCTJM Sisters and Brothers had the blessing to host the 7th grade class of Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic School in our Totus Tuus Plaza at our St. John Paul II Evangelization Center for their Confirmation preparation day-retreat, themed "We are the light of the world."
GO TO JOSEPH! Vocational Discernment Group
May 15, 2023
All of the gentlemen who attended this special meeting were able to learn from the heart of our Mother Foundress and receive her maternal blessing. Needless to say, many hearts joined the meeting “Go to Joseph!” to learn about Marian Consecration, Religious Life, and our Charism. With record attendance for this special meeting, it truly was a blessing for all.
SPIRIT-FILLED EVANGELIZERS: Thriving in Ministry Program Commencement Exercises at St. Thomas University
May 18, 2023
Fr. Joseph Mary, SCTJM led St. Thomas University's "Thriving in Ministry" Program, an ecumenical formation program for pastoral leaders throughout the greater Miami area, in the keynote reflection before their commencement exercises ceremony.
FOCUS 11: Archdiocese of Miami Vocation Rally
May 22, 23, and 25, 2023
Focus 11, a vocations rally for sixth graders, held at St. John Vianney Seminary in Miami, May 22, 2023. Two more Focus 11 rallies took place, May 23 at St. John Vianney, again for students in Miami-Dade, and May 25 at St. Gregory in Plantation for Broward students.
ENTRANCE: Jonathan Lumbag enters Postulancy
May 24, 2023
Jonathan entered postulancy on the Feast of Our Lady Help of Christians.
“St. John Bosco grew in a deep love for the Eucharist, by sitting daily before Our Lady, who led him to have. a profound encounter with Jesus in the Eucharist, and to grow in the virtues of Christ's Heart,
in total identification with Him as to live a holy religious vocation."
- Mother Adela Galindo, SCTJM Foundress
ENTRANCE: Br. Nathaniel Muñoz, SCTJM enters Novitiate
May 31, 2023
Br. Nathaniel entered novitiate on the Feast of the Visitation
(of Mary to her Cousin Elizabeth).
“In many ways you are called to proclaim in the wilderness of this hostile world that the Lord
desires to enter into the heart of every person and heal them through a life of
repentance, conversion, and experiencing the love of God."
- Mother Adela Galindo, SCTJM Foundress
CAREER DAY: St. Michael the Archangel
May 31, 2023
SCTJM Sisters and Brothers had the blessing to share with the students of St. Michael the Archangel about the importance of discerning the Lord's Perfect Plan for their lives.
PASTORAL VISIT: Bp. Neil Scantlebury to Miami, FL
May 31, 2023 - June 5, 2023
In the first week of June, 2023, Bishop Neil Scantlebury, bishop of the Diocese of Birdgetown, Barbados, was invited by Archbishop Thomas G. Wenski to celebrate the sacrament of confirmation for five parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Miami. The SCTJM Brothers were entrusted with preparing and serving in these liturgies.
April 2023:
JOURNEYING TO CONSOLE THE PIERCED HEARTS: 2023 Pilgrimage to France
March 31, 2023 - April 17, 2023
This past April, the SCTJM Religious Brothers and Priests embarked on their first pilgrimage as the male branch of our Religious Family. Beginning in Paray-le-Monial, where Jesus revealed His Most Sacred Heart, and continuing to the holy cities of Ars (St. John Vianney), Annecy (St. Francis de Sales), La Salette
(Our Lady of La Sallete), and St. Baume (St. Mary Magdalen), the Brothers and Priests encountered the Two Hearts responding to the call to console Them!
SOURCE AND SUMMIT: Mission in Dallas, TX
April 13-16, 2023
This weekend Br. Emilio, SCTJM and the SCTJM sisters were asked again to serve at the Source and Summit youth retreat in Dallas, Texas. They gave talks helped with the preparations of the parish hall, and helped during the Eucharistic Adoration.
“The ministry of presence is a very important one,
giving time to the young hearts to speak and open their hearts.”
- Mother Adela Galindo, SCTJM Foundress
HE IS RISEN: Celebrating the Joy of Easter at Pascua Joven 2023
April 29, 2023
Pascua Joven, which took place on the afternoon of Saturday, at St. Thomas University, is the annual gathering of young people, members of all the youth groups of the archdiocesan parishes, to celebrate Easter together. SCTJM had the blessing to serve throughout this celebration.
March 2023:
BRINGING CHRIST ONTO THE CAMPUS: Lenten Mission at St. Augustine Church and Catholic Gators Student Center, University of Florida
March 6-8, 2023
Diving deeper into the season of Lent and expanding the understanding of the Eucharist, Fr. Joseph Mary, SCTJM, Nathaniel, Gilberto, and Jonathan served at St. Augustine
Catholic Church and Catholic Gator Student Center at the University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, in their Lenten Parish Mission! This mission included two days of talks, followed by a Cenacle and confession service. In between the mission itself, the SCTJM Brothers held a Eucharistic Adoration at the heart of the campus of the University of Florida, on the Plaza of the Americas, a lunch with the Catholic Gator students, and had various opportunities to play games, share, and engage with the community.
THE EUCHARISTIC HEART OF JESUS: Life of the Church and Hope of Humanity
March 11-15, 2023
This Lent, Fr. Joseph Mary, SCTJM, Nathaniel Muñoz, and Gilberto Garcia led the lenten mission at St. Martin de Tours in Gaithersburg, MD. The theme for this mission was "The Eucharistic Heart of Jesus: Life of the Church and Hope of Humanity. I Have Come that You may have Life." This mission
included two nights of talks in both English and Spanish, followed by a bilingual cenacle on the third night. It was an opportunity to bring the entire parish community together to prepare their hearts for Lent, through the power of The Eucharistic Heart of Jesus.
CALLED! Men's Vocational Discernment Retreat
March 17-19, 2023
On the weekend before the Feast of St. Joseph, the SCTJM Religious Brothers and Priests held a "Called!" Vocational Discernment retreat for young men interested in learning more about the vocations of Religious Brothers and Religious Priests according to our charism. May St. Joseph, Guardian of the Mother and the Child, raise up many young men to give their lives for love of the Two Hearts!
February 2023:
AIM HIGHER 2023: Miami Men's Retreat
February 10-12, 2023
Over thirty young men joined us for our Aim Higher Men's Retreat. This weekend was an opportunity to step away from the day to day and take some time to listen to the Lord, share as men, and grow in search of discovering the man that God created each of these young men to be, in light of the call and theme of our year: "You will be my witnesses" (Acts 1:8)
SPRING RETREAT: Brothers and Sisters serve together at the Newman Center Retreat, Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ
February 16-20, 2023
Over 110 university students attended the Holy Spirit Catholic Newman Center Retreat in Phoenix, Arizona. Our sisters who serve at the center also had the help of Br. Iñigo, SCTJM and Br.
Zachary, SCTJM. There were talks on the gifts of the masculine and feminine heart, small groups, games and times of Praise and Worship. It is an immense gift to see the Lord working in these young people!
LENTEN MISSION: St. John Paul II in North Florida
February 23-26, 2023
The relic of JPII is still on pilgrimage; last weekend the relic was at the parish of St. Anthony Abbot in St. Petersburg, Florida. For this event, we also brought our bilingual exhibit on Eucharistic miracles, which was designed by Bl. Carlo Acutis.
LENTEN MISSION: Austin, TX
February 23-28, 2023
The Brothers served in St. William Catholic Church, leading two talks for the Lenten Mission, Parish staff retreats, and led retreat seminars for the middle-school youth group, high-school youth group, and high school leaders group.
January 2023:
FIRST PRODUCT: Epiphany Chalk
January 7, 2023
SCTJM Brothers and Priest announce their first product, in preparation for the new year: Epiphany Chalk House Blessing Kit.
A VISIT: from Archbishop Thomas G. Wenski
January 9, 2023
In January we had the gift to welcome Archbishop Thomas Wenski (Archdiocese of Miami) to our Mother House. He celebrated the Holy Mass and then had the opportunity to visit Sacred Heart House of Formation and enjoy a special dinner prepared by the Brothers. It was a night filled with joy, gratitude and fraternal sharing. We hold Archbishop and all the Bishops in the diocese where we serve in prayer.
CAMP CARLO: One-Day Adventure
January 14, 2023
On January 14, 2023, fourty-six young men, ages 13 - 17, came together for Camp Carlo: One-Day Adventure to enjoy the coldest day of Miami in the great outdoors. Throughout the day, they played soccer and kickball, competed in a scavenger hunt based on the Eucharistic Miracles Exhibition of Carlo Acutis, listened to various talks, participated in Holy Mass and a Eucharistic Cenacle, gathered around a bonfire, and learned
about Carlo Acutis and how they could, today, begin living their lives on the Highway to Heaven with his four tools: The Eucharist, The Rosary, Confession, and the Church!
'FROM MAINTENANCE TO MISSION: Cardinal Timothy Dolan Speaks at Major Seminary
January 23, 2023
Examining the legacy of what he called ‘used-to-be-Catholicism’, Cardinal Dolan wondered aloud how to overcome negative trends facing the Church. The Mother Adela, SCTJM Foundress, the Sisters, and the Brothers had the blessing to join in this visit
and share afterwards with Cardinal Dolan. Mother also presented the Brothers to him afterwards and he greeted and laughed with them with much joy.
CLASSWIDE RETREAT: St. Agnes 7th Day Retreat
January 25, 2023
The SCTJM Brothers joined St. Agnes Academy to help lead the 7th Grade Day Retreat! This day was filled with talks, activities, and soccer. Afterwards, the Servants led the students in a moment of adoration before Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament.
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