Icon of Bl. János Brenner
Cistercian recently received a large and beautiful icon of Bl. János Brenner – the Cistercian monk martyred for refusing to stop serving as a priest in communist Hungary.
How to know what Jesus would do
String bracelets with the code WWJD? became a pious fashion trend in the late 90s, and they remain visible today on many teenage wrists. Coming in a variety of bright colors, the bracelets are a visible examination of conscience to the wearer: “What Would Jesus Do?” is a fruitful question to ask oneself in a moment of temptation. Those who wear the bracelet do well to make Jesus their standard of virtuous living as they prudently ponder the proper action to take.
Freshman Launch
The Freshman Form Master makes a splash! Fr. Philip joined his Form V boys in the annual tradition of being initiated into the High School by being tossed into the pool.
Friday Football
The team played with grit and heart. The community came out to cheer and support the Hawks. The weather was perfect.
Reflecting on Epigenetics and the Eucharistic Revival
Last month, 60,000 Catholics gathered in Indianapolis for the 10th National Eucharistic Congress in the USA (and the first in 83 years). I couldn’t be there, but I heard wonderful things about it from those who were.