BROTHERS OF THE PACIFIC

We live to bring God’s light and love to others.

The Brothers of the Pacific blog series aims to provide insight and perspective as to what it means to be a man and disciple of God. The nine brothers of the 2018-2019 Pacific Area Core share their experiences in learning more about the Catholic faith, and becoming more like Christ.

Brothers of the Pacific: The Longest Way Round is the Shortest Way Home

Brothers of the Pacific 2018

Many are called, some are chosen, but even fewer are willing to endure. In the end, those who endure this call will grow as bannermen of the charge that move the mission forward. A brother once told me, "You will suffer and you will be crucified,…

Brothers of the Pacific: Men of Virtue

Brothers of the Pacific 2018

Have you ever wondered what makes a boy grow into a man? Reflecting upon this question during the past month, I thought about all the people in my life who exemplified as men: my dad, teachers, couple coordinators, priests, and saints whom…

Brothers of the Pacific: Time Well Spent

Brothers of the Pacific 2018

“Then he came to the disciples and found them sleeping; and he said to Peter, “So, could you not stay awake with me one hour?” – Matthew 26:40 The other day, I decided to make a spontaneous Holy Hour at Our Lady of Good…

Brothers of the Pacific: The Storytellers

Brothers of the Pacific 2018

When I was a child, I used to love being read stories by my parents and teachers, regardless of whether they were being read before bed or out loud during class time. I was not sure if I loved listening to stories because I did not need to make…

Brothers of the Pacific: Heeding The Call

Brothers of the Pacific 2018

“So that, with the eyes of your heart enlightened, you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance among the saints” - Ephesians 1:18 I started high school eight…

Brothers of the Pacific: The Light of Hope

Brothers of the Pacific 2018

Pursue true hope. Hold on to it, stoke its flames, don't let go, and don't compromise. In my journey so far, I've learned faith to be the most mysterious and mystical virtue and charity to be the most visible and practical. In the…

Brothers of the Pacific: Destined for Heaven

Brothers of the Pacific 2018

As Jesus was walking along, he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax booth; and he said to him, “Follow me.” And he got up and followed him. – Matthew 9:9 The call to be a missionary is not reserved for only certain…

Brothers of the Pacific: The Adventure Begins

Brothers of the Pacific 2018

The command for greatness is for the masses; only a fraction rally to it. How many times have I experienced the call for more only to embrace less than which He has called me to? Yet how pleasant it is to earnestly desire and painstakingly…

Brothers of the Pacific: The Longest Way Round is the Shortest Way Home

Brothers of the Pacific 2018

Many are called, some are chosen, but even fewer are willing to endure. In the end, those who endure this call will grow as bannermen of the charge that move the mission forward. A brother once told me, "You will suffer and you will be crucified,…

Brothers of the Pacific: Men of Virtue

Brothers of the Pacific 2018

Have you ever wondered what makes a boy grow into a man? Reflecting upon this question during the past month, I thought about all the people in my life who exemplified as men: my dad, teachers, couple coordinators, priests, and saints whom…

Brothers of the Pacific: Time Well Spent

Brothers of the Pacific 2018

“Then he came to the disciples and found them sleeping; and he said to Peter, “So, could you not stay awake with me one hour?” – Matthew 26:40 The other day, I decided to make a spontaneous Holy Hour at Our Lady of Good…

Brothers of the Pacific: The Storytellers

Brothers of the Pacific 2018

When I was a child, I used to love being read stories by my parents and teachers, regardless of whether they were being read before bed or out loud during class time. I was not sure if I loved listening to stories because I did not need to make…

Brothers of the Pacific: Heeding The Call

Brothers of the Pacific 2018

“So that, with the eyes of your heart enlightened, you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance among the saints” - Ephesians 1:18 I started high school eight…

Brothers of the Pacific: The Light of Hope

Brothers of the Pacific 2018

Pursue true hope. Hold on to it, stoke its flames, don't let go, and don't compromise. In my journey so far, I've learned faith to be the most mysterious and mystical virtue and charity to be the most visible and practical. In the…

Brothers of the Pacific: Destined for Heaven

Brothers of the Pacific 2018

As Jesus was walking along, he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax booth; and he said to him, “Follow me.” And he got up and followed him. – Matthew 9:9 The call to be a missionary is not reserved for only certain…

Brothers of the Pacific: The Adventure Begins

Brothers of the Pacific 2018

The command for greatness is for the masses; only a fraction rally to it. How many times have I experienced the call for more only to embrace less than which He has called me to? Yet how pleasant it is to earnestly desire and painstakingly…

Brothers of the Pacific: The Longest Way Round is the Shortest Way Home

Brothers of the Pacific 2018

Many are called, some are chosen, but even fewer are willing to endure. In the end, those who endure this call will grow as bannermen of the charge that move the mission forward. A brother once told me, "You will suffer and you will be crucified,…

Brothers of the Pacific: Men of Virtue

Brothers of the Pacific 2018

Have you ever wondered what makes a boy grow into a man? Reflecting upon this question during the past month, I thought about all the people in my life who exemplified as men: my dad, teachers, couple coordinators, priests, and saints whom…

Brothers of the Pacific: Time Well Spent

Brothers of the Pacific 2018

“Then he came to the disciples and found them sleeping; and he said to Peter, “So, could you not stay awake with me one hour?” – Matthew 26:40 The other day, I decided to make a spontaneous Holy Hour at Our Lady of Good…

Brothers of the Pacific: The Storytellers

Brothers of the Pacific 2018

When I was a child, I used to love being read stories by my parents and teachers, regardless of whether they were being read before bed or out loud during class time. I was not sure if I loved listening to stories because I did not need to make…

Brothers of the Pacific: Heeding The Call

Brothers of the Pacific 2018

“So that, with the eyes of your heart enlightened, you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance among the saints” - Ephesians 1:18 I started high school eight…