Paulist Profiles

May 14, 2012
Humility: Reflection from Father Hecker

This is the fourth in a series of previously unpublished reflections from the 1854 spiritual notebook of Paulist Founder, Servant of God Father Isaac T. Hecker. The reflection series is being made public in conjunction with Father Hecker's cause for canonization. Following the reflection is a response from Paulist Father John Behnke, CSP.

 

Humility
May 14, 2012
Hail, Holy Queen!
Many Catholics have fond memories of May crownings and processions. This great faith tradition is alive and well in many Paulist parishes, including those in San Francisco and Austin. View photos of this year’s events that honor the Blessed Virgin Mary!
May 7, 2012
Missionary: Reflection from Father Hecker

This is the third in a series of previously unpublished reflections from the 1854 spiritual notebook of Paulist Founder, Servant of God Father Isaac T. Hecker. The reflection series is being made public in conjunction with Father Hecker's cause for canonization.

 

Missionary

A reflection from Isaac Hecker’s 1854 spiritual notebook
May 7, 2012
Men of gold
Meet the five Paulists celebrating 50 years of priesthood in 2012! Read about their inspiring journeys to the Paulist priesthood, and view photos of them along the way.
April 30, 2012
The Folly of the Saints

 

This is the second in a series of previously unpublished reflections from the 1854 spiritual notebook of Paulist Founder, Servant of God Father Isaac T. Hecker. The reflection series is being made public in conjunction with Father Hecker's cause for canonization.

The folly of the saints

From Isaac Hecker’s 1854 Spiritual Notebook
April 30, 2012
May: The month of Mary
The month of May is traditionally devoted to Mary in the Church calendar. In his reflection, Father Bruce Nieli, CSP, explores the significance of Mary in Paulist spirituality and as a pioneer in and example of our Catholic Christianity. Mary “is the model of the Spirit-filled disciple of Jesus,” Father Nieli writes.
April 23, 2012
True Life: A reflection from Father Hecker

This is the first in a series of previously unpublished reflections from the 1854 spiritual notebook of Paulist Founder, Servant of God Father Isaac T. Hecker. The reflection series is being made public in conjunction with Father Hecker's cause for canonization. Father Paul Robichaud, CSP - Paulist historian and postulator of Father Hecker's cause - is coordinating the materials and offers a response to each entry.

 

True Life
April 23, 2012
Reaching the Millennial Generation
As graduation season for graduations comes near, the issue of young adult spirituality comes back to the front burner. We must think outside-the-box and be living models of our Catholic faith in order to reach the Millennial Generation, says Father Thomas Ryan, CSP, in his reflection.
April 16, 2012
Come apart and rest at Lake George
St. Mary’s on the Lake is the Paulist retreat house on beautiful and historic Lake George, NY. Find about this summer’s retreat offerings!
April 8, 2012
Alleluia! He is risen!
Happy Easter from the Paulist Fathers! Paulist President Father Michael B. McGarry reflects on Mary Magdalene, a patron of the Paulist community and the first missionary. She is “a ‘natural’ for us Paulists … and for all of us,” Father McGarry says.
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