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Be Drunk with Love! SERVANTS OF CHRIST JESUS BE DRUNK WITH LOVE! ong of Songs is full of surpris- from the dead, does the Bridegroom than a fulfillment Ses: romance, sensuality, rendez- romance the Bride in an intoxicat- of the prophets; vous, intimacy. The Bride pines for ing and exuberant way? His myste- you are invited to her Bridegroom. The Bridegroom rious appearances and mischievous this exuberant and woos his Bride. In re-reading Song vanishing leave Mary, John, Peter, lively party as well! of Songs in the Augustine Bible the apostles, and the disciples on Perhaps this ex- (ESV), I stayed a long time with the road to Emmaus in wonder, as- plains, too, the another surprising line: Be drunk tonishment, and yearning for more: crazy love of the by Fr. John Ignatius with love (5:1). Questions arise: Have you seen him whom my soul English martyrs, Are we drunk with love for You, loves (3:3)? Is the Bridegroom so in some of whom smile and laugh on Lord? Have You been drunk with love, that He cannot help himself in their way to the scaffold, as if they love for us? wooing His Bride? hear their Bridegroom’s wedding invitation: Arise, my love, my beau- On Good Friday, the Bridegroom Perhaps His drunken love is con- tiful one, and come away (2:10). offers his body and blood for the tagious. After all, the bride seems They seem to hurry to the honey- Bride, and he promises, “It is con- to be following her Bridegroom’s moon. summated. It is finished.” He example when the disciples, after shows us from the Cross another 40 days of resurrection, and the As we feast through Easter toward verse from Song of Songs: Love is intoxication of Pentecost in praise Pentecost, may the Glorious Mys- strong as death (8:6). He spends all and tongues, are thought to be “full teries imbibe your soul with the his breath and his blood to rescue of new wine” (Acts 2:13). While Spirit. And may you receive and His Beloved. His committed love is St. Peter insists “these people are reciprocate such love, that you get relentless, sacrificial and strong. not drunk,” St. Peter also hastens to accused of being “full of new wine.” explain how their vibrant love and After all, the Word of God com- On Easter Sunday, when he rises joyful expressions are even more mands us: Be drunk with love! www.scjesus.org Spring 2021 MISSION & MINISTRY Br. Peter Xavier preaching to a group of young Texas A&M men EXCERCISING SPIRITUAL FATHERHOOD AT TEXAS A&M often reflect on the gift pf God in calling me to religious life and specifically to this community. Not every seminarian has the gift of traveling on the weekends to minister to youthI and young adults. Through our formation and the witness of our priests, we brothers also receive a gift not always offered and not explicitly teachable - spiritual fatherhood. The Lord in His generosity offers me tastes of that Fatherhood that He will one day ordain me into permanently, and my trip back to Texas A&M was one of those tastes. By Br. Peter Xavier Being a former student of Texas A&M, I was returning to the place where my journey into fatherhood began. When I was a student, I was consistently involved in a parish youth ministry program and was an associate youth minister the year before I left. Now, three and a half years out of college, those students with whom I walked every week for several years are now upperclassman at A&M. Suddenly returning with a new name, a black cassock, and a shaved head, many of my teens did not recognize me at first. It was beautiful to see their faces light up when they realized who I was. I quickly saw that God was letting me father these students whom I love. Whether through sharing my experience of penance with a man in spiritual direction, or going for a walk and praying with a man about loneliness, or sharing stories of Jesus speaking to me, God allowed me to Father them - not from a place of exalted confidence due to years of experience, but from a place of compassion. The Holy Spirit prompted me to speak from my own experience of the pains and struggles that the students shared with me, allowing me "to suffer with" (compatio) them in a very real way. The Lord taught me that this gift of fatherhood is not only reserved for after my ordination, but is my fatherhood here and now if I am willing to open myself up to it. If Our Father is willing to reveal Himself in this way to me as His son, knowing that I will reject Him at times, how could I not be willing to enter into the vulnerable role of fatherhood? There is no better place for masculinity to flourish than fatherhood. UNIVERSITY OF DENVER WOmeN'S MINISTRY TEAM e have a lot to offer for the DU men, but being men, we can only offer so much to the women,” Brother Peter Xavier told me as we were hiking down a mountain in Evergreen, CO this past October. This conversation got"W my wheels turning, and it took the Holy Spirit only a few months to pull it together. Maddy, Emily, Sarah, and I are young adult women who are passionate about Jesus and want to share Him with others. In late December 2020, Maddy and Emily, needing practicum hours for their studies at the Augustine Institute, reached out to Fr. John Ignatius to see if they could help with DU ministry. With an eager and joyful “yes,” Fr. John then connected Maddy and Emily to Sarah and me. Since then, our team has run full force with the excitement of By Betty Goodwin sharing Christ with the women of DU. Our goal is coming to know Christ more intimately through prayer, scripture, and community. Maddy and Sarah lead a weekly formation night that includes anything from practicing Lectio Divina to watching talks from Catholic speakers. Emily and I lead a small group in the evening called "The Room" - a space for sharing our hearts, checking in with one another, and diving deeper into prayer. Sarah also leads a morning Bible study on Friday mornings for the early birds. The DU Women's Team: Sarah, Maddy, Emily, & Betty During my short time with DU, I have constantly found myself in awe of how much I have learned ministering alongside the Servants of Christ Jesus. The Holy Spirit is very alive in them, and the students are so receptive to what they preach and share. They have taught me how to be bolder in prayer, how to love college students through their mess, and how to have a lot of fun doing it. Simply put, I love ministry at DU and with the Servants of Christ Jesus. I am completely certain that the Lord wanted this ministry to happen, and I am filled with hope and freedom as we move The DU women leading a day retreat at Camp Malo in January. The retreat was focused on the Visitation. forward, opening our hearts and hands to what He has in store! Please pray for us! Spring 2021 SACRAMETNS OF INITIATION Fr. John Ignatius preaching to the young families gathered during the McDevitt Baptism Mass COmmUNITY SACRAmeNTS OF INITIATION lthough pandemic conditions temporarily suspended our “great feasts,” the growing families A of our extended community continue to give us opportunity to celebrate “great sacraments." In December 2020, Joe and Erica Ferdani welcomed child number four, Giuliana, and honored the Servants with a request to celebrate Holy Baptism at the Church where Joe and Erica were wed, Holy Ghost Catholic Church in downtown Denver. In the Advent Season, several Patriarch Families gathered for Mass and Baptism in the beautiful marble Church, thanks to the hospitality of the Oblates of the Virgin Mary. Later in December, Carl and Amy Perez visited with their three sons from San Angelo, Texas, for a Colorado Christmas. Their sons had been already prepared for the Sacrament of Confirmation, so during the Octave of Christmas, Fr. John was pleased to confirm Joseph and Philip Perez in the presence of their parents, their older brother, and the Servants in our Oratory. In January, our residence saw two baptisms. Fr John presided at a weeknight baptism for Sean and Alyssa McDevitt’s sixth child, Matthew Stephen, on January 28, in the midst of a gathering including godparents Joe and Erica Ferdani, as well as Patriarch and Third Order families. Fr. James presided at a weekend baptism on January 31 of newborn Gianna Fisher, firstborn child of Noah and Savannah Fisher. Cameron Cashiola, a new novice and AMDG brother, became godfather for the first time. Fr. John Ignatius with McDevitt Family Joe & Erica Ferdani with Servants, godparents Hannah & Andrew, Fr. John confirms Philip Ignatius ELIJAH Perez (left) and newborn Giuliana. and Joseph Benedict PAUL Perez (right). Fr. John Ignatius pouring the waters of Baptism over Fr. James Claver celebrating Baptism for Gianna Fisher. Matthew Stephen McDevitt. Pictured here are Gianna's parents, Noah & Savannah Fisher. www.scjesus.org POVERTY Br. Andrew and Greg encountering the homeless LIVING THE VOW OF EVANGELICAL POVERTY SERVANTS STATS ait, Br. James, you don’t own your own stuff? You don’t have The Servants "W internet or TV at your house? You only get $30 a month?!” Budget 1$ per I remember students at Bishop Machebeuf High School asking me this as I Servant, per meal.
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