Seeing Challenges as Opportunity

This episode is a deep dive into the realities of religious life today, offering insights into faith and resilience.

We had the pleasure of interviewing Fr. Ives de May, C.Ss.R. and Fr Andreas Krahnen, C.Ss.R. who are currently the only 2 active Redemptorists in Belgium. Both Fathers spoke about their early calling to the Redemptorist way of life, emphasizing the importance of community.

Fr Ives' journey is particularly inspiring. Despite joining a community that was aging and declining, he embraces the challenges as opportunities for renewal and growth, the Christian Hope and a renewal of the church. This attitude of seeing potential in adversity is something we can all learn from, especially in our changing world. Fr Andreas is originally from Germany but that did not stop him from learning new languages in spite of his age. Fr Andreas is also a wonderful musician. Spot him singing the Dutch version of Ku Mau Cita Yesus in this episode! Comment what is your takeaway for this episode. Is it faith and resilience or be humble and trust God or both? Let us know. Show notes: 1. Clemenspoort in Ghent, Belgium - https://www.clemenspoort.be/ 2. Fr. Andreas Krahnen, C.Ss.R. blog - andreaskrahnen.blog 3. Diaconate Ordination of Antony Charles Prabhu, C.Ss.R. - https://youtu.be/UoIPTDUqpfA 4. 14th August 2024 (Wednesday): Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Vigil mass at 7.30pm 15th August 2024 (Thursday): Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary at 12.15pm (noon) & 7.30pm 5. 16th August 2024 (Friday): Meditative prayer with Songs of Taize at 8.00pm (old Church Sanctuary) 6. 18th August 2024 (Sunday): Migrant Realities & Our Faith from 2.00pm to 5.00pm (Scala Canteen); https://novenachurch.com/events/ 7. Triduum to Annual Novena Procession (ANP) 2024 28th August 2024 (Wednesday): Family evening: Family, their Mission; mass 7.30pm 29th August 2024 (Thursday): Candlelight Evening - Prayer and the Word, the Strength of Missionary Zeal; mass 7.30pm 30th August 2024 (Friday): Novena Youth Rally: The Missing Piece, LOVE; mass 7.30pm 8. Further information can be found at: Latest Update: https://novenachurch.com/updates-2/ 9. Program & donation details for Annual Novena Procession 2024: https://novenachurch.com/annualprocession/ 10. ANP Consecration form - https://forms.gle/VXSxmo4e8DjZYr6R9 11. Podcast: https://novenachurch.com/podcasts/ Podcast Tags: Novena Preaching @ Novena Church 圣雅丰索堂永援圣母敬礼 Chinese Novena @ Novena Church Sunday Homilies with the Redemptorists Redemptorist Friendship Circle contact: secretariatcssr@novenachurch.com