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Featured Articles & UPCOMING EVENTS Our Restless SocietyBy Peter G. Federico “It is a gloomy moment in history. Not for many years…has there been so much…apprehension…Never has the future seemed so incalculable…In France the political caldron seethes…Russia hangs…like a cloud…on the horizon…All the …resources …of the British Empire are sorely tired…Of our own troubles (in the United States) no man can see the end.” Harper’s Weekly, October 10, 1857 Yes, the above was written more than a century and a half ago. Yet, those who follow the news, electronically or in print, can easily be placing themselves in harm’s way. Depression, paranoia, loneliness can easily result from the kind of perspective reported by the media. Many turn to the sports or entertainment pages for some respite from the slings and arrows of the daily misfortunes, tragedies, wars and violence heaped upon us. Yet, we all know we find little if any fulfillment in those pages. Perhaps, a fleeting and vicarious getaway. Read More Sanctuary Announces Advent Concert Series Sanctuary, a sacred music ensemble from Villanova, PA, offers an "Advent Series of Prayer, Sacred Music & Reflection." The series takes place on the following Sundays of December. Click here for concert schedule and information. Read More News from Vocations  Welcome Richard Jasper On August 15, 2008, the Augustinian Community at Blessed Stephen Bellesini Friary welcomed Richard Jasper into the Pre-Novitiate program. Rich, a native of Drexel Hill, is a 1992 graduate of Monsignor Bonner High School and a 1996 graduate of Cabrini College. The past several years he has taught at Saint Charles in Drexel Hill, then at Saint Mary Magdalene in Rose Tree - Media. During his Pre-Novitiate year, Rich will take some philosophy courses at Villanova University and also teach once a week at Sacred Heart School in Manoa. The Pre-Novitiate is the first year of formation in the Augustinian community and is meant to introduce the candidate into Augustinian religious life and prepare him for his novitiate year. To learn more about the formation process for the Augustinians, check out the vocations section of the website or contact Fr. Kevin DePrinzio, OSA, at vocations@augustinian.org. Augustinian Press  Christmas Cards and Gifts from the Artisans of augustinianPress.org Christmas is not that far away. This year we invite you to celebrate it Augustinian Style. Select Books, Music, Art and Cards that were made to draw into remembrance of who we are, Who created us and calls us back to enjoy in union with Himself. Explore our website for even more spiritual gifts. Read More News from the Missions This year instead of yet another tie or video game, give a gift that changes a life. The Augustinian Friars serve the poor in South Africa, Peru & Japan lending support to those who live in dire poverty. You can support their work with a Christmas Alternative Gift Card. These featured cards were designed by the children at St. Leo’s School in Durban, South Africa and Señor de los Milagros School in Peru. This year instead of yet another tie or video game, give a gift that changes a life. To support this critical ministry, by obtaining a Christmas Alternative Gift Card, please call 610.527.3330 x.278 or visit us at www.augustinianfund.org A minimum donation of $10.00 is suggested. |
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