From a Brother
There’s hardly anything more rewarding than a few days around the vision and vitality of the volunteers. The Brothers who live and work at Saint Paul’s School were re-charged by the laid-back intensity of everyone making the retreat. You see, for most of the Brothers in our district, the LVs are known only in print. For us, to interact with men and women who imbibe our passion for serving God in others is a “spiritual Red Bull.”
It’s pretty darn good timing to come to the Deep South while the majority of the country is in deep winter. Not only was the sun shining, but the revelry of Mardi Gras was warming up, and we were delighted to share both. And, we were delighted to share in the prayer and to socialize at the meals. Evidence: our smiles were almost as broad as the Causeway bridge is long. About the only thing we couldn’t/didn’t share in was the mini-concert, though we enjoyed watching the dancers hit the floor. Maybe we’ve chaperoned a few too many school dances.
We’re very proud of one of our grads, Daniel Maher, for his life and ministry in Albany. And we’re very proud of the St. Paul’s parents and Lasallian Student Leaders whose hospitality was a relished opportunity to “pay it forward.” It’s good to remember that hospitality is never a one-way street—we received as much as we gave. When the dust settled in Covington and New Orleans, there weren’t any hungry stomachs or hungry hearts left unfed.
Brother Tim Coldwell, FSC
Provincial, New Orleans-Santa Fe District 