http://dev.fraternus.net/forum Take the Challenge Tue, 07 Sep 2010 21:24:56 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en FRAT Night #1 on the Bayou saw great success when over 80 boys joined forces from the towns Golden Meadow, Galliano, Cutoff, and Larose.  The registration sheets were flying around and pizza being stuffed down as they made their way into St. Joseph’s rec center to join in some fun. ... http://dev.fraternus.net/forum/?p=428 What is it that attracts the masculine heart to the sword? Is it the power of having a weapon within our hand, or is it the battle that is logically assumed when we see this noble piece of steel? Living life involves battle and it is no coincidence that when ... http://dev.fraternus.net/forum/?p=427 Well... here's to you, America, on this great holiday. And here's to you, faithful blog reader... in case you were wondering what captains are really like during their annual trainings... P.S. Click below. ;-) http://dev.fraternus.net/forum/?p=426 The other day, while I was sitting at a lunch table at Assumption Elementary Catholic School with some of my newest best friends, the following scene arose. 8th Grade Boy #1: (In the middle of a mouthful of pizza) “So why are you here?” Me: (Taking a break from my sandwich) “Well, ... http://dev.fraternus.net/forum/?p=425 With 15 returning captains and 5 newbies at our Cathedral Chapter, this past Saturday's training (which began with 8am Mass in the Bishop's Chapel) could not have been more of a blessing. We are currently in the process of training some of our new missionaries as well, with hopes of ... http://dev.fraternus.net/forum/?p=423 Football is finally back at John Paul II Catholic High School in Tallahassee, FL.  17 gridiron warriors have decided to strap on the pads, tighten up the chinstraps, and wear the Panther blue and gold in the Friday night battles.  I am very grateful to these young men because they ... http://dev.fraternus.net/forum/?p=422 Can you imagine what a house of young adult men who are seeking holiness could do to transform a city? My thoughts are that it will start a groundswell of renewal that will propagate through a city, a community and ultimately a culture. The starts of a Mission House are being ... http://dev.fraternus.net/forum/?p=421 Behold. How good and how pleasing it is when brothers dwell together in unity. To give you a snapshot into the beauty of brotherhood, here's a glimpse into a day with a FRATERNUS Mission Director: Saturday, Aug. 21st 6:45am Men's Bible Study with 25 potential captains at our new Chapter in Hendersonville, TN 9:00am ... http://dev.fraternus.net/forum/?p=420 Dear faithful blog reader, September is a busy month for us.  It's also a strange juxtaposition of ups and downs.  We have the ups of kicking off and the downs of a very difficult month financially. The beginning of the year always brings in news from excited Chapters who had a bigger ... http://dev.fraternus.net/forum/?p=419 Their mission is truly bold. The anti-culture out there exposes children to pornography everywhere; if you doubt this, you have not recently been to a pharmacy, a bookstore, or a grocery store, nor have you taken a good look at the "spam" folder in your e-mail. So ... http://dev.fraternus.net/forum/?p=418