February 9, 2005

This update contains a talk given by Brother Kevin Laws in St Patrick's Province, Australia, entitled the Essendon Talk.  It is a personal reflection on the changes he has experienced over the years.

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December 25, 2004

This update we complete the presentation given by Brother Matthew Walderman of EUS that deals with Edmund Rice as Servant-Leader.  Both halves of the presentation are on the same page.

This section of the website 'The Heart of Being Brother' is set aside for contributions coming from our readers and constituents relating to the vision articulated by Congregation Chapters of 1996 and 2002.

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