JMJ September 2026 “But Mary treasured all these things, pondering them in her heart.”  (Luke 2:19) Dear Alumni of Chaminade and Kellenberg Memorial, In the summer months – and in the spring and autumn as well – when the weather permits, I like to take my laptop into the courtyard and do my writing, my…

JMJ August 2026 Dear Friends, Ever heard of Old Monroe, Missouri?  Me neither.  But, on January 9, 1930, in that little town was born a man who has had a profound impact on the way I live my life.  His parents named him Quentin, and when he was old enough, they sent him to boarding…

July 2026 Dear Alumni of Chaminade and Kellenberg Memorial,  This July 4th, we celebrate something truly unique and truly profound – the 250th Anniversary of the birth of these United States of America.  It is a proud day for all of us Americans, and rightfully so.  Our noble experiment in democracy has endured for two-and-a-half…

June 2026 Dear Alumni of Chaminade and Kellenberg Memorial,  As another school year ends, I have been thinking often about the bond that connects generations of students and alumni across our Marianist schools.  Though your days as students may now be behind you, you remain an important part of a living tradition rooted in faith, community,…

May 2026 Dear Friends, Dear Friends, I hope all is well with you.  I write to you in an air of Easter joy.  I want to speak to you about the importance of family.  Family is important to us and is a central theme of our life as Catholics. Family is a theme one can…

April 2026 Dear Friends, Happy Easter! “The Light of Christ . . .  Thanks be to God.” As you might imagine, whoever writes these reflections must have them completed and submitted to Bro. Stephen well in advance of the date the Magnificats get mailed out to you.  So, I’m writing this on Sunday, March 8,…

March 2026 Dear Firebirds and Flyers, My dad always had just the right outfit for every event, situation, and type of weather. He was all about proper protection from the elements. No matter where we were going, he made sure my three siblings and I had all the right equipment and clothing. So, if we…

February 2026 Dear Graduates of Chaminade and Kellenberg Memorial, You’ve heard the expression, “Go big or go home.”  But for this month’s reflection, I’d say, “Go big and go home!”  You see, Easter is early this year, April 5th, so that means that it is already time for us to think about the great season…

January 2026 Dear Graduates of Chaminade and Kellenberg Memorial, As we begin the new year, let’s start with a few questions.  Do you find yourself becoming angry more frequently than you had in the past?  Are you tending to take out your frustrations on those closest to you – your parents and your siblings?  Have…

December 2025 Dear Graduates of Chaminade and Kellenberg Memorial,           Well, we have made it to another Advent season, with the wonderful Feast of Christmas soon to follow.   Of course, we are all encouraged to stay focused on “the reason for the season,” despite the ever-growing distractions of the “Holidays.”  And, yes, we know that all…