the gray robes: advent 2013
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soc i e t yof our l ady of t he mostholyt r i n i t y ADV EN T 2013
The
Gray Robes
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NEW CH APTER S : A
FOUR-FOLD BEG INN IN G
Dear Friends and Benefactors of SOLT,
It is with great joy that I greet yo for the rst time as Rector
of the American Region Hose of Formation for SOLT! After
spending the rst ten years of my priesthood in or beloved mission in Bene
Viejo del Carmen, Belize, Central America, I embar with a sense of awe and en-
thsiasm on this new phase of ministry: serving men in their formation in religios
life and towards priesthood.
Last smmer saw two signicant events that directly affected or hose in Detroit.
The rst was the ordination of six of or men to the transitional diaconate. This
academic year, for of the new deacons are serving in or missions while two oth-
ers have retrned to Detroit for their nal year of theological stdies. Their pres-
ence in the hose is a continal sign of hope and encoragement to all. It is exciting
to experience their yothfl joy as they discover the thrill of ordained ministry.
The second event was the election of Father Peter Marsaleto the position of
General Priest Servant. Father Peter moves from Rector here in Detroit and leaves
a noticeable hole in his absence. However, his intellectal gifts, clarity in decision-
maing, and his love for commnity life particlarly cltivated dring his years in
Detroit, help mae him a most welcome choice to lead SOLT.
One nal element adds to the sense of newness and growth this year: the addi-
tion of three newly professed brothers to or commnity. These new brothers
inagrate a development in formation, in that two of them are on the vocational
path towards Permanent Brotherhood. Having completed two years of forma-
tionaspirancy and novitiatethey arrive for two years of in-hose intellectal
formation. Their presence ronds ot the commnity here, helping s to live to
a greater degree the Ecclesial Team aspect of or charism, whose essence is the
different vocations living and serving as one.
As for me personally, the shift ot of mission life has been a challenging yet
welcome one. A good priest friend said to me, Yor rst parish is lie yor rst
loveand I do believe hes right. It is with the assrance of hope that I loo
forward to growing deeper in love for God and His Chrch in the ministry of
formation: to watching, catalyzing and participating in the Holy Spirits beatifl
wor of preparing men after His own heart and servants for or Fathers vineyard.
Yors in Christ,
BACk L TO R: BR. NICHOLAS, BR. JEREMY, BR. BEAu, DN. TRISTAN, DN. MICHAEL, BR.
JOHN FRONT L TO R: BR. JuLIO, BR. NICk, BR. RICHARD, BR. TIMOTHY, BR. DANNY
GR AY ROBESF ORMAT I ON PROGRA M
Supporting SOLT Brothers ofthe American Region
D I SC E RN I NG P R I E S T HOOD
Deacons in MissionDn. Al, The PhilippinesDn. Jan, MexicoDn. Michael Mary, MontanaDn. Patric, Michigan
Theology IVBr. Bea, Idaho
Dn. Michael, TexasDn. Tristan, Cayman Islands
Theology IIIBr. Jeremy, kansas
Philosophy IIBr. Richard, EnglandBr. Timothy, Canada
College IIBr. Jlio, Belize
College IBr. Nicholas, Texas
Language StudiesBr. Friset, Haiti
D I SC E RN I NG P E RMANE NTBROT HE RHOOD
Year IVBr. Peter Mire, Ireland
Year IIIBr. John, CaliforniaBr. kyle, Minnesota
Year IIBr. Ryan, Texas
Year IBr. Danny, MississippiBr. Nic, Missori
CONTACT SOLT
SOLT House of Formation
1721 Jnction St.Detroit, MI 48209
313.842.3450
Rector/Vocations DirectorFr. Mar Wendling, SOLT361.767.9567
Gray Robes Formation ProgramSr. Mary Mediatrix of All Grace, SOLTPO Box 4116Corps Christi, TX 78469361.289.9095 Ext. [email protected]
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Born and raised in Burlington,
Ontario, Canada
Nationally ranked tennis player
in his youth Graduated magna cum laude
in Biochemistry, University of
Toronto
Two years volunteer teacher in
Belize, Central America
Seminary formation at The
Angelicum in Rome
Ordained a priest of Jesus Christ
on May 11, 2003
Ten years priestly ministry inBenque Viejo, Belize, Central
America
FR. MARk WENDLING, SOLTWAS
ORDAINED A PRIEST AT ST. PETERS
BASILICA, ROME, BY BLESSED JOHN PAuL II.
I N T R ODUC IN G T H E GR AY R OB E S FOR M AT ION P R OGR A M
SOLT has begn the Gray Robes Formation Program, a program that helpspeople spport the formation of SOLT Brothers in the American Region.
Thirteen of s discern life as priests; six of s discern a lifelong commitment
as consecrated brothers. We all need assistance to flll or vocations.
If yo give to the Gray Robes Formation Program (nless yo specify a
particlar vocational trac), yor generosity will serve the needs of the
entire band of brothers. The vast majority of contribtions address or
greatest expense, seminarian tition.
In addition to sharing the brdens of bills and the joys of donations, both
vocations share a common life of commnity and prayer. Annal promises
of poverty, chastity and obedience let s share in intimacy with Jess. Afterve years, we may mae these promises again, not for one year, bt for life.
Please pray for Brother Beaand Brother Jeremyas they discern maing
Perpetal Promises throgh which they wold become lifelong brothers of
the Society of Or Lady of the Most Holy Trinity.
After Perpetal Promises, some brothers are ordained, rst as deacons,
then as priests. Priests norish or Christian life by serving as ministers of the sacraments. Permanent Brothers perform
specialized ministries and open their lives to others so as to commnicate the fraternal friendship of God. Throgh part-
nership with yo, the Gray Robes Formation Program helps men offer themselves to Christ and His Chrch.
ON THE MAR K : A PROF ILE OF OUR NEW R ECTOR
CLOCkWISE: SOLT FOuNDER FR. JIM
FLANAGANBLESSES BR. MICHAEL, BR.
TRISTAN, BR. PATRICkAND BR. ALAFTER
THEY MAkE THEIR PERPETuAL PROMISES .
THREE DAYS LATER THEY WERE
ORDAINED AS DEACONS.
NO LONGER DO I CALL YOu SERVANTSI HAVE CALLED YOu FRIENDS. JN 15:15
from Fr. Marks ordination card
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S I NG T H E SON G
OF THE POOR
Elizabeth, lled with the Holy Spirit, blesses Marys life, her
faith, and the frit of her womb (L 1:4145). Marys response
is nown as the Magnicat (L 1:4655), and it is from thisprayer that we learn mch abot Marys spiritality. In
light of the Magnicat, it seems tting that SOLTs Marian
charism sends s to areas of deepest apostolic need.
When she receives Elizabeths blessing, how icly Marys
thoghts trn otward toward both God and the poor!
First, Mary acnowledges that God has given her a most
special love. Second, Mary sings in adoration while gazing
at God. She does not sing of a God who lives ot there,
distant and cold. Her womb proclaims that God draws near
to save s. Third, for the majority of her song, Mary cel-
ebrates that God comes to save the poor. The prod will be
broght down while those who hmbly entrst their lives
to God will receive salvation. Mary sings in thansgiving.
Becoming pregnant with the Savior does not distance her
from those who sffer. With maternal care, Marys prayer
moves with God toward the hmble. She rejoices that al-
mighty God wold come down to save sinners lie sthe
poor, the mee, and the lowly!
Why do we sing the Magnicat? We now God personally
loves s. We gaze at the Trinity in adoration, and we move
with joy to help hmble people respond to Gods love. The
Holy Spirit who lls Mary with love now gives s a mission.
SOLTs charism ass s to be Gods love for people in areas
of deepest apostolic need. As a Marian commnity, how
beatifl it is to trn with God toward the poor. With Je-
ss, we get to mae haste to serve or brothers and sisters
in spirital and material poverty. These bonds of service
and friendship help all of s respond to Gods mercy. With
Mary, let s sing the Lords name. Jess is the only song
that saves.
THE C HAR I SM S TAT EMEN T O F
T HE SO C I E T Y O F O uR L ADY O F THE
MOST HOLY TR IN ITY :
Disciples of Jesus through Mary
living in Marian-Trinitarian
communion serving on ecclesial
family teams in areas
of deepest apostolic need
A CHOIR OF SOLT MEMBERS SINGS AT THE ORDINATION MASS
T HE M AG N I F I C AT
Every evening, every Catholic priest, sister and brother
throghot the world prays the Magnicat.
Join s and millions of lay Christians in singing the
Song of the Chrch.
Luk E 1 : 4 6 5 5
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OR DA INED TO B E S ERVANTS OF A L L
Six SOLT Brothers were ordained to the Diaconate on Jly 16, 2013. Than
yo for spporting them so that they may serve the people of God.
Please contine to pray for Deacons Al,Jan, Michael Maryand Patric. Yo
are invited to their ordination to the Priesthood on Janary 24, 2014 in Cor-
ps Christi, Texas.
Where do they serve?
Deacon AlCorps Christi, Texas
Deacon JanBene Viejo del Carmen, Belize, Central America
Deacon MichaelDetroit, Michigan
Deacon Michael MarySan Lis Valley, Colorado
Deacon PatricTrtle Montain Indian Reservation, North Daota
Deacon TristanDetroit, Michigan
Throgh yor spport, Deacon Michaeland Deacon Tristanplan to complete
their academic formation by receiving a Masters Degrees this spring.
ABOVE: DEACON PATRICkLEADS CHILDREN IN A EuCHARIST PROCESSION.
BELOW: WHILE MINISTERING AT THE BAPTISM OF SEVEN CHILDREN, DEACON TRISTAN
CONDuCTS THE PRE-BAPTISMAL ANOINTING.
TOP: SIX SOLT BROTHERS LIE PROSTRATE DuRING THE LITANY OF THE
SAINTS. MIDDLE: FRIENDS AND FAMILY JOIN TOGETHER IN PRAYER
AS THE NEW DEACONS ARE PRESENTED DuR ING THE ORDINATION
CEREMONY. BOTTOM: DEACON MICHAEL MARY PRESENTS HIMSELF
FOR ORDINATION.
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S U M MER S ERV IC E. . .W ITH A SM I L E
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BROTHER BEAUAND BROTHER RICHARDR AN AN ADULT FAITH
FORMATION PROGRAM, PROVIDED SPIRITUAL CARE IN A
HOSPITAL AND HELPED IN A CATHOLIC SCHOOL. THEY ALSO ENJOYED
AR IZONAS BEAUTY WITH THE ECCLESIAL FAMILY TEAM.
Phoenix,
Arizona
BROTHER BEAU &
BROTHER RICHARD
IN MEXICANTOWN, DETROIT, BROTHER JEREMYAND BROTHER JOHN
HELPED GUIDE A BIBLE CAMP, DISTRIBUTED FOOD TO
THE POOR, MIN ISTER ED TO THE S ICK AND LED A YOUTH GROUP.
Detroit,M
ichigan
BROTHER JOHN &
BROTHER JEREMY
AT ONE OF OUR MISSIONS IN BEL IZE , CENTRAL AMERICA,
BROTHER JULIOAND BROTHER TIMOTHYSERVED BY TRAINING ALTAR
BOYS, WORKING IN SCHOOLS AND MISSIONING IN SMALL VILL AGES.BenqueViejodelCarmen,
Belize
BROTHER JULIO &BROTHER TIMOTHY
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Questioning the ProfessorDr. Martin on His
New Evangelization Class
HOW DOES YOuR CLASS EquIP SEMINAR-
IANS TO SERVE IN T HE CHuRCH TODAY?
This class clearly establishes what exactly the
gospel message is and what Jess and the
apostles told s to commnicate.
WHY DO YOu THINk SAC RED HEART
MAJOR SEMINARY REquIRES SEMINARIANS
TO TAkE YOuR CLASS?
Evangelization is the central mission of theChrch. So it wold be pretty crazy not to
reire seminarians to now abot evangeliza-
tion and re-evangelization.
WHAT IS THE GREATEST JOY IN TEACHING
THIS GRADuATE LEVEL CO uRSE?
What is most enjoyable is being able to reect
on the amazing things that God has revealed
for the salvation of the world, to grow in
nderstanding of it and in the desire to com-
mnicate it to others.
WHAT DO SOLT BROTHER S CONTRIBuTE
TO YOuR CLASSROOM EN VIRO NMENT?
Its a joy to see the SOLT Brothers in their
habits, paying carefl attention to the content
of the class, and joyflly witnessing to their
total dedication to living for Christ and maing
him nown.
L TO R: BR. BEAu, DN.
TRISTAN, DR. RALPH MARTIN,
FR. MICHAL ZAMkOVSkY, DN.BOHuS ZEVCAk AND DN.
MICHAEL. GuESTS OF DR.
MARTIN, FR. MICHAL AND
DN. BOHuS, VISITED CLASS
TO SHARE THEIR CHRISTIAN
EXPERIENCES uNDER
SLOVENIAS COMMuNIST
RuLE AND THEIR MINISTRY
AS MISSIONARIES IN
EuROPE, AFRICA AND ASIA.
Who is Dr. Martin?
Appointed by Pope Benedict XVI as an expert for the Synod
of Bishops on the New Evangelization
Appointed as a Consltor for the Concil for the New
Evangelization by Pope Benedict XVI
Freent gest on EWTN, speaer at Stebenville confer-
ences, and conferences on evangelization arond the world
His latest boos are Will Many Be Saved? What Vatican II
Actually Teaches and Its Implications for the New Evangelization
and The Fulllment of All Desire
Teaches in the areas of systematic theology, spiritality and
evangelization and is Director of Gradate Theology Pro-
grams in the New Evangelization at Sacred Heart
STL degree from the Pontical Faclty of the Immaclate
Conception at the Dominican Hose of Stdies in Washing-
ton, DC
MEET ONE OF Ou R P ROFESSORS
DR . R A L PH MART IN
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