George Gordon cfc
Christian Brother
What is a Religious Brother?
I am a Christian Brother and have spent most of my life as a teacher in English schools. Today, Christian Brothers like me are working in mainline schools; with marginalized children; with those in need of basic education in Third World countries; and with street-children and victims of war in Africa.
I’m often asked: What is a Brother? It is not just a title. What is striking about the term brother is that it is relational. For me, the life of a Brother is about a relationship with God through prayer; with my brothers living in my community; and with those whom I serve in my ministry.
Our title brother excludes distinction or hierarchy among us. Our presence among people is as brother to others. You can’t spell brother without spelling ‘other’. To be brothers for the church is to live and proclaim the relationship we all have with Jesus as our brother.
Are you feeling a quiet but persistent tug towards something you can’t quite name? You may be looking for something, but have little or no idea what. That is what happened to me all those years ago. I encourage you to heed that call. It may be from God!
Email: gordoncfc@yahoo.co.uk
Websites: www.christianbrothers.org.uk www.edmundclt.org