We are blessed to have Lawrence from Oklahoma and Barbara from Arkansas visiting and sharing a meal with us. On Saturday morning, Barbara and Lawrence walked into our Pauline Books and Media on Bishop Street. He introduces himself as Br. Pascual's brother. Br. Pascual who lives in Canfield, OH is a member of the Society of St Paul. Who are the Society of St. Paul? Our Founder, Blessed James Alberione founded the Society of St Paul in 1914 and the Daughters of St Paul in 1915. This is how the Society of St Paul describes themselves:
The Society of St. Paul is a religious congregation in the Catholic Church made up of brothers and priests dedicated to using the media to bring Christ to the world. The vision started at the beginning of this century and will be valid through the next millennium. Consecrated men are needed for the arduous global media ministry.
Working together with the whole Pauline Family the brothers and priests strive to be lights for the good news. They speak a word of conscience to the world and address the needs of the human spirit and the soul of the world's cultures. They promotes justice for all, peace among nations, tolerance among peoples, respect for human dignity, and a reverence for the God who is love.
The brothers and priests in the Society of St. Paul take four vows: poverty, chastity, obedience, and fidelity to the Pope in matters of the Apostolate. We minister to the world through our use of every aspect of the media. We utilize books, magazines, tapes, videos, radio, television, the internet, etc. in spreading the Gospel, promoting justice and furthering human understanding. Our bookstores and media centers are designed to nurture the human mind, heart and soul.
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