Ministry appointment
At our most recent meeting, the Provincial Council appointed
Fr. Sean Downing to serve as chaplain at Central Catholic High School in San Antonio beginning this summer.
Sean is presently in a pastoral year in San Antonio following his recent ordination. We are grateful to Sean for his generous and enthusiastic response to this call from the Province.
"What am I doing when I do what I do?"
Thanks to
Bro. Brian Zampier for sharing his reflections.
... At the National Archives Marianist Province of the United States
What I do day to day: Try to organize material, recycle duplicates, eliminate the non-essentials, preserve and present the historical, unusual, creative and inspiring.
What I believe I am really doing: I hope I am making it easier for someone in the future to learn more about the influence of the Society of Mary in the United States ... getting the word out about who we are and what we have done ... possibly inspiring future vocations to the entire Marianist Family and encouraging the sharing of the creative gifts of everyone.
... As an artist who is also a Marianist
What I try do day to day: Go for a meditative, explorative, wandering walk or bike ride (check out
thewandersociety.com) ... make marks in books ... take photographs ... record my dreams ... document my days ... place an origami peace crane out in the world ... post a creative find from the past or present on social media ... give an occasional sketchbook journal workshop.
What I believe I am really doing: Encouraging people not to be afraid to create, express themselves, and to be open to the workings of the Holy Spirit in their lives -- as was Mary. Some people express their appreciation to me for what I am really doing, and for that I am grateful.
