Please turn JavaScript on
Claretian Missionaries—USA-Canada Province icon

Claretian Missionaries—USA-Canada Province

Is this your feed? Claim it!

Publisher:  Unclaimed!
Message frequency:  0.34 / day

Message History

wonder
wonder

[Noun]

What does living in wonder mean? A feeling of awe, surprise or admiration caused by the ability to see the extraordinary in the ordinary. Like Moses and the burning bush, wonder finds us when we encounter God through creation, prayer, and the mysteries of faith.

Awe is not something res...


Read full story

Sitting at his desk at Saint Joseph School in Orange, California, 9 year old Larry Moen listened intently as one of the nuns spoke about the life of Saint Martin de Porres, the Peruvian saint who dedicated his life to humility and service to others. “I wanted to be like him because he was so caring toward other people, and he was so active in helping others.” It’s been 60 yea...


Read full story

The grass-covered hill leading up to the entrance of Rancho Dominguez is filled with fond memories of John Crowe’s youth. Crowe now chairs the Claretian Alumni Association which hosts a gathering every August to honor the Claretian Missionaries and the strong impact they had on their lives.

More than sixty years ago, during his years as a seminarian, Crowe’s job wa...


Read full story
dialogue
dialogue

[Noun]

Why is dialogue the opposite of conflict? The practice of dialogue is an exchange of ideas and opinions between two or more individuals, groups of people, countries or governments that gives us the opportunity to clarify, rectify, and come to an understanding. Open and safe dialogue leads to healing and change for all invol...

Read full story
saint
saint

[Verb]

What is a Catholic saint? A holy person, is a servant of God whose imperfect human life blossomed into holiness. In Catholic faith, a saint bore witness to Christ and, in the communion of the Catholic Church, intercedes for us in heaven. We are all called to sainthood. Is a life...

Read full story