by Dave Nimmer,* Guest Blogger “Be who you are and be that well.” — St. Francis de Sales Tweet It’s been a decade since Brian Mogren quit a long-held job at Target Stores to heed the call of St. Francis de Sales to “Be Who You are and Be That Read more
by Brian Mogren, St. Jane House Director and Visitation Companion February 14-18, 2014 St. Jane House, 1403 Emerson Ave. N., Minneapolis For five days in February, the St. Jane House will become a Pop-Up SAORI Weaving Studio! The fun begins with a special Valentine’s Date Night event on February 14th, and includes a Read more
He’s making the news, this time being seen for his role in supporting our northside brothers and sisters. We couldn’t be prouder of our dear friend, lay companion and brother, Brian Mogren, who was honored this week with the Virginia McKnight Binger Human Service Award. “I accepted the award on Read more
by Phil Soucheray, Visitation Companion God invites. Are we willing to listen? Be still and know that I am God. That’s what the psalmist wrote in Psalm 46. Like many of the psalms, the context of the lyrics refers to a powerful God in whom humanity is urged to find Read more
By S. Mary Margaret McKenzie in collaboration with Brian Mogren Five years ago in our long range planning we envisioned a third house. This was inspired by our need to respond to many persons who were drawn to enter into our neighborhood ministry more than into our monastic lifestyle. This Read more