St. Peter Claver

FOCAL POINT:

“Let there be unity of heart and mind between a religious and those in authority. This union implies a common responsibility for the present and future good of the Congregation. Unity promotes the exercise of fraternal correction and prevents fear and human respect from deterring a religious from sharing with his brother and, if necessary, with the proper authorities his certain knowledge of serious defects in one of his confreres.” (Con. 157)

First Vows:

Br. Nucinaldo Bezerra de Arruda, 2011, Brazil

1. For fidelity to our charism and religious vows, and for the spirit of the resurrection.
2. For couples and families who face difficulties in their relationship.
3. That the missionary zeal of St. Peter Claver may inspire us to ever greater service in the name of the Risen Lord.

FURTHER REFLECTION:

“Let us underscore again how important it is that candidates build a personal relationship between themselves and God. It needs to be a relationship based on an experience of God’s love for them.” (Eight Principles of Resurrectionist Spirituality, 42)