January 1, 2023 is the 61st anniversary of the death of twenty Spiritan confreres – nineteen Belgians and one Dutch – who were killed in Kongolo in the present-day Democratic Republic of Congo.
Love is the gift of Christmas. From the very beginning of creation, God was always concerned for all creation. With joy and love, we celebrate God’s presence among us.
On this fourth Sunday of Advent, the liturgy focuses on Mary the mother of Jesus who is instrumental in preparing the way for Jesus to enter human history.
The ministry of the Spiritans isn’t limited to just professed priests and brothers. Inspired Lay people have been a part of the Spiritan community for much of its history. In the U.S. Province, we recognize several levels of Spiritan Association for lay people including Spiritan Friends, Spiritan Fraternities, and Lay Spiritan Communities.
In 1983, the Congregation of the Holy Spirit (Spiritans) joined with two other Catholic Missionary Congregations to found the advocacy organization Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN). This year, the organization celebrated its 40th Anniversary.
Each year on the 2nd Sunday of Advent, John the Baptist calls us to prepare the way of the Lord. A major theme of Advent is preparing a way for the Lord.