Advent is a Time of Actively Waiting

Advent is a Time of Actively Waiting

Season’s Greetings from the Province Center. To say that this time of year is special would certainly be an understatement. Sometimes, Advent is a season of our liturgical cycle that is somewhat overlooked. Christmas trees and lights go up after Thanksgiving and in...
Advent is a Time of Actively Waiting

Journey with Radical Hope During Advent

That’s the phrase coined by Campus Ministry staff members, as students, faculty and staff started a journey of “radical hope” this first week of Advent. They began by looking at different types of prayer, launched by Br. John Eustice, CSV, Vice...
New Baby Illuminates Meaning of Advent

New Baby Illuminates Meaning of Advent

Viatorian Associates David and Susan Surprenant welcomed their first grandchild on Nov. 25, but that’s just part of the story. Their son, Brendan, and daughter-in-law, Sarah, welcomed Margaret Rhea to the world amid great excitement. Her birth has inspired them...
Blessings on Thanksgiving

Blessings on Thanksgiving

“In our country we have so much for which to be thankful. Many of the blessings we have we sometimes take for granted. Thanksgiving gives us an opportunity to pause from our very busy lives to reflect on the blessings we have received. Loving God, you are the...
Viatorians Make Pilgrimage to the Holy Land

Viatorians Make Pilgrimage to the Holy Land

Viatorians traveled to Israel earlier this month and for most of them it was a first. Fr. Robert M. Egan, CSV, Superior General, led the pilgrimage, which included more than 50 people, including eight Viatorian associates, brothers and priests. “Encountering...