Prayer, fasting, and almsgiving are the traditional disciplines of Lent, but we as men religious often do these practices either individually or communally at various times throughout the year. In some ways, they are built into the evangelical counsels of poverty, chastity, and obedience. What can we do in the

With the conclusion of the Christmas season, we enter liturgically into a brief few weeks of Ordinary Time. We also began a new calendar year. This time of year, we have an opportunity to reflect on where we have been and where we want to go, particularly in terms of

Advent offers us an opportunity to practice patience. It is a virtue that is becoming quite rare. Leadership often requires patience. Sometimes, it is patience in letting things develop instead of acting rashly or patiently listening to a brother in community who is hurting, in need, or telling the same

What are you grateful for? It is the time of year when we focus on such things. Amid many challenges and difficulties facing the world, the nations in which we serve, the Church, and our religious communities, it might be easier to name what we are concerned about, rather than

What does your communal life of prayer, fraternity, and ministry look like? How often does the leadership team reflect on it in its meetings or the community as a whole? Many other items of concern fill our meeting agendas, but experience shows that good reflection and action on the overall

The annual CMSM Safeguarding Ministry Conference next month offers our members and their safeguarding teams the opportunity to learn from experts and resource one another. Safeguarding ministry has evolved over the last two decades. There are many policies and procedures in place regarding the safeguarding of minors, especially through the

Our time together in Baltimore at the 2025 National Assembly was a blessed one! Our Past President, Fr. Jeffrey Kirch, CPPS, reviewed in his excellent Presidential Address our work during the days together: “Our theme this year is Rejoice in Hope: Solidarity and Fraternity. Over the next few days we

Our National Assembly is almost here! We look forward to welcoming our members, guests, partners, and exhibitors to Baltimore as we reflect on the theme, “Rejoice in Hope: Solidarity and Fraternity”. We will have presentations and discussions on various topics related to eldercare, fraternal life, and especially about migration, protection of human

In these days following the Solemnity of Pentecost, we have an opportunity to consider where the Holy Spirit is leading us and our communities. We are all sharing in the mission of Christ. Our Augustinian brother, Pope Leo XIV, offers us a consideration about how we can live this mission.

In the hope of the Resurrection of Christ, we are grateful for the life of Pope Francis, our Jesuit brother, and rejoice in the election of our Augustinian brother, Pope Leo XIV. Both served as provincials of their respective provinces and Pope Leo served as Prior General of the Augustinians.