The Brother Hut | Ep. 35 - Encountering the “leper-chaun”

The Brother Hut

Have you ever encounter a Leprechaun? A leprechaun, no. But a Leper probably!

Welcome to the brother Hut. In Today's episode we combine Saint Patrick's Day with Francis’ experience of embracing the leper. Brother Brandon and the people of Denver recover from snowmageddon. Brother Vinny recovers from a few days of illness.

What is a Leprechaun!? Per Wikipedia, they are “diminutive supernatural beings, solitary fairies, or little bearded men with coats and hats that like to cause mischief. They are often depicted as shoemakers and with a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow.”

Sure these are they mythological figures that we hear in Irish folk tales, but in our episode we want to share of our experience of encountering the LEPER. In this episode you’ll hear from Br. Vinny, who met a homeless man named was Felix, who encouraged brother Vinny to keep pursuing God in ministry. You’ll hear Br. Brandon talk about his encounter with a mysterious Christy, a name meaning “of Christ” for example, as in Lumen Christi, “light of Christ”, or Mater Christi, “Mother of Christ”. Although Br. Brandon was patient with her the situation did not end well, and she was forced to go off into the cold night.

Don’t miss this episode as we talk about Francis’ experience of the leper, his desire to do more and reach out to the leper. This is our experience in serving the poor, and the demands that has on us – to be lovers, to be relational and be present. The brothers read and pray Saint Patrick's breastplate. This prayer reminds us of Christ’s presence in the leper and Christ’s presence among us.

This week’s shoutout goes to the Irish Community! Br. Brian Sullivan, Fr. Simeon Gallagher and the Irish sisters with the Holy Spirit and Mary Immaculate in San Antonio, Tx.!! See you next time!

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