Brothers

Ted Kennedy is one of the most inspiring Christian men that I know—and I say this even after living with him in close quarters for more than ten years. At first glance, Ted comes across as an impressive, efficient, and cheerful fellow. He is the do-everything vice-president of strategy and special operations at Service Brands …
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The ball was moved swiftly down the field with poise and bursts of speed by a man who dodged the defense with a feint, or rapid acceleration, until he took the ball over the line to score. Eroni could have played any sport well, but coming from Fiji rugby was natural to him and his …
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In August, The Servants of the Word appointed Jim Orbe as an elder and member of the assembly of brothers that takes governing responsibility for our brotherhood. The first Filipino brother to take on that role, Jim has a special concern for our brothers in formation. Among our Servants of the Word in Manila, Jim …
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In the early hours of the morning, the light at the Kairos office in North America can sometimes be seen burning. Neighbors may occasionally wonder if someone accidentally left the office light on. Those who know Mike Shaughnessy can tell them otherwise. There is a high degree of probability that Mike is “burning the midnight …
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As I sit in my office on the first floor of our house in Belfast, and the smells of roasted almonds, cinnamon, and apple crumble coming from the kitchen tell me that Martin is home from one of his many trips. Raised in Vienna, Austria, Martin excels in gourmet cooking, just one of the many …
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It’s dishwashing time here in our household in Manila . We brothers take our customary posts by the kitchen sink to begin the daily after-dinner routine of washing the dishes, the pots and pans, and silverware. There’s some small talk and a bit of bantering. But overall, the whole routine takes no more than 12 …
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There is a long list of interests and accomplishments which set our good brother Don DeSmith apart: born and raised on a rural Michigan farm, he earned his private pilot’s license by the age of 17. He holds a Master’s degree in computer engineering along with an MBA. For five years he co-owned a cutting-edge …
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George Nicolas Maurice Angleys – whom many know as Nico – is a brother richly blessed with many names and even more talents. Nico has an exciting history. Born in Geneva, Switzerland, he spent some years as a toddler in Saudi Arabia but soon settled into a more picturesque life in France near the Swiss …
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