Brothers in Initial Formation


Prepare Our Way

The Gospel for Palm Sunday is Matthew 26:14-27:66 “My Father, if it is possible,let this cup pass from me; yet, not as I will, but as you will.” (Mt....


Walk Freely Again

The Gospel for the fifth Sunday of Lent is John 11:1-45 Over the last few weeks, our hearts and minds have become consumed with thoughts of the rapid spread...


Light of Faith

The Gospel for the fourth Sunday of Lent is John 9:1-41 “In the light of faith you see things quite differently.” – Saint John Baptist de La Salle (Letter...


Drink of the Water

The Gospel for the third Sunday of Lent is John 4:5-42 This week’s Gospel passage has two significant moments for our reflection. As we read the Scripture passage, like...


This Little Light

The Gospel for the second Sunday of Lent is Matthew 17:1-9 There is a familiar Christian hymn that echoes the verse above and it goes, “This little light of...


How Family and Friends Support My Vocation

How have family and friends been significant in your discernment? The invitation of family and friends to consider discerning was very important. Additionally, I found that the kinds of...


3 Lessons I Learned About Discernment

For most of my twenties, I pretended to discern. I don’t say that proudly, but that is the truth. Whenever friends, colleagues or brothers would ask me if I...


Postulant Profile, Bro. Joseph (J.D.)

Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA Current Ministry: La Salle College High School My first connection to the Brothers was… I attended a Lasallian high school. I first met the Brothers in...


Postulant Profile, Bro. Kyle

Hometown: Washington Heights, New York Current Ministry: West Catholic Preparatory High School My first connection to the Brothers was… My first connection to the brothers was through Br. Edward...


Young Brothers Follow the Footsteps of the Founder

Brothers in Initial Formation from the District of Eastern North America spent July 23 to August 3 on a pilgrimage in the “footsteps of the Founder” journeying prayerfully through...