Today was a full day, the school hosted a men’s conference, which was well attended by more than 150 men of the Archdiocese. The day culminated with mass presided by Archbishop Edwin O’Brien. I got to spend some time with him before mass and I was impressed by how friendly and warm he was. He [...]

This week was a shortened week because of President’s Day on Monday and a snow day today. Packed in this shortened week, I gave and graded almost 100 sophomore test on the Introduction to the Liturgy and the Liturgical Calendar. I thought it was a good test and the students did a pretty good job [...]

I think one of the coolest things about being in formation is that the whole process is geared towards us growing in holiness and maturity. There are so many tools to help us in the process. One of the main ways this is done is through regular formation meetings with a director who has been [...]

the Memorial of Ss. Cyril and Methodius…
My sophomore class lesson plans were pushed back because of inclemant weather yesterday. In class today we reviewed for our upcoming test (Friday and Tuesday.) We played a resounding game of liturgical Jeopardy. It is EXACTLY what it sounds like, a game of Jeopardy when all of the questions [...]

Oh happy coincidence!
During the last couple classes my sophomores and I covered the liturgical year and calendar. It was great that I was able to cover what we had scheduled with what I hoped to cover: Lent!
The lesson and discussion was quite good. Why do we fast and abstain? What can we do to make [...]

On Saturday, the Church celebrated the feast of the Presentation of the Lord a day which Pope John Paul II deemed as the day to remember those who are in consecrated and religious life in the Church.
The friars from my house went to join the Little Sisters of the Poor for a celebraton for [...]

Highlights of the week:
1. Br Michael talking to some of my classes about missionary life.
2. Friday, three sports events (Basketball, Wrestling and Hockey) and three Curley wins.
3. Some good classes, especially for my sophomores on liturgy and worship.
4. Feeling better after being sick!
peace and prayers,
friar Matt