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chapel at the new/old novitiate I returned to California last week. I have wanted to update this blog, but I have not felt the inspiration until tonight. I supposed it is appropriate, as it is the feast day of Our Lady, and tomorrow is Don Bosco’s birthday. Camp ended beautifully, but with more tears than I expected [...]

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You know that saying, “Time flies when you are having fun”? That is my life right now. I did not think that I would be a “camp Salesian”, but I am. I love it more than anything I have ever done. It is totally exhausting, completely draining, and absolutely wonderful. The quality of interaction with [...]

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… because Camp is in full swing and I am having way too much fun with my group of girls! I wish I had been able to go to somewhere like this place when I was a kid. In the meantime, ponder this: It is Jesus that you seek when you dream of happiness; he [...]

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Hometown:: Chicago/Wisconsin-ish, IL

About Me:: I am a believer in meeting people, especially young people, where they are at. That means not rejecting or condemning their culture, their music, their clothing, beliefs, or non-beliefs. We have to be level. We have to be real. If we want to have an impact on the lives of young people we have to be authentic, and as Don Bosco said, "Love what the young love and they will love what you love." Salesians are not preachers. We are teachers, but not only in the physical classroom; life is our school. Love is our rule. Reason our tool. Religion, fool - its in the heart, not the words. Preach always, but speak only when you must. What my dossier? I'm Salesian; its my DNA.
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I love being a Salesian. I love the charism. I love working with the young.
I guess it all boils down to what Cagliero said:
Monk or no monk... I'm staying with Don Bosco.

How did you hear of the Salesians?: I read a book about Don Bosco when I was a teenager and I was deeply moved by his confidence in the goodness of young people. I needed his message of optimism and faith in the young. Knowing Don Bosco and learning more about his outlook changed my life and I can honestly say that I would not be here today without him. After that, I got to know some SDBs and it has been one adventure after another!

What do you think God is calling you to?: Religious Life as a Salesian Sister (currently a candidate - 1st yr)... and I am already a Salesian Cooperator, but who knows what God is planning. I'm open.

Website:: http://intothedeep.wordpress.com

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At 8:40pm on August 10th, 2008, Judy Kallmeyer said…: Hi Brittany,
Hi!

How are things going?

I've had a bad week with three wakes and funerals. Fr. Paul Avallone's, the mother of a friend, and my former pastor who was also my spiritual director. Today I learned that a fellow Rosarian and member of the Parish Council suffered a brain aneurism yesterday and had surgery. I don't know her condition yet. Please keep her, Debbie Pouch, in your prayers. I pray that she has no brain damage. Last week started out so beautifully with the Jubilee celebration. I know that good days are ahead. And I firmly believe that those who have died are enjoying the full presence of Jesus. It's just kind of hard to wrap my mind around the fact that they are not here anymore. Hope that they are helping to prepare a place for me!

What is occupying your time these days? Where are you now? Are you at Newton or have you still to move in there. Newton is such a beautiful place. I was on a Cooperators' retreat there a long time ago and I just love the chapel!

Keeping you in prayer as I hope you are keeping me in yours.

Peace and blessings,
Judy

At 11:15pm on August 3rd, 2008, Trong Phuoc said…: It seems we lost the scroll bar for the Blogroll...

At 10:15pm on August 2nd, 2008, Trong Phuoc said…: Brittany,
Silly me broke the Salesian Blogroll Pipe. Can you please restore it? Thanks! :-)

At 4:46pm on July 29th, 2008, Judy Kallmeyer said…: Yes, that is the one. I'll see you there!

At 5:05pm on July 28th, 2008, Judy Kallmeyer said…: Hi Brittany,

Yes Brother John and I have been friends since 1977. He told me a lot about you. I am so glad that your health has improved so that you can pursue your vocation. I actually met you at New Rochelle when you came East for your interview. You had lunch at the same table as I did. Will you be at the Jubilee celebration on Sunday? If so, perhaps I will see you there.

God bless!
Judy

At 12:10pm on July 16th, 2008, Don Bosco said…: Hey Girl, a lot of stuff is being published but not everything is being read. So chill!. I got this little article I came across which says a ton.
Will forward the email to you.

At 9:21am on July 15th, 2008, Don Bosco said…: Hey Brittany, the booklet should have been out somewhere in October of last year. It was complete but sitting on the desk of the priest who said he'd edit it. It is old news now. However, it is already ready, edited, but not with the printer yet. When it is done, I'll give you a copy. No problem at all.
God bless

At 2:59pm on June 24th, 2008, Vincent Castaldi said…: yes

At 2:49pm on June 24th, 2008, Marc T. X. Stockhausen said…: haha i think i need to work on patience. =P

At 2:49pm on June 24th, 2008, Marc T. X. Stockhausen said…: enjoy the time in Newton. Time will pass and so will the work. but i just well... lol i don't want to wait.

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