Fr. Larry Zurek, OFM, celebrates Pope Francis’ Jubilee Year of Mercy in his talk, “The Mystery of Mercy” ~ When I returned home from being commissioned a Missionary of Mercy by Pope Francis on Ash Wednesday,…
Read MoreBr. Norbert Bertram (standing) visits friars Cyprian Berens, Valens Waldschmidt and their nurse at Little Sisters of the Poor Br. Norbert is one busy friar ~ Br. Norbert has always taken time to visit with the senior…
Read MoreCincinnati Bengal’s Andrew Whitworth and Dhani Jones signed footballs for the Friars Club Kids. They put their hearts into helping ~ Heroes come in all shapes and sizes. They are athletes who advocate for youth, activists…
Read More♪ “At the Old Ball Game!” ♬ ~ Fr. Stephen Cho from South Korea At noon on Opening Day, Fr. Stephen Cho is glued to his smartphone, thumbs churning out tweets and Facebook posts. By…
Read MoreWhile back in the States from Negril, Jamaica, Fr. Jim always visits with Jeff. Jeff Rapking loves Roger Bacon High School and they love him too ~ Jeff makes sure the cafeteria runs smoothly…
Read MoreFr. John Quigley, OFM, celebrates Pope Francis’ Jubilee Year of Mercy ~ “Jesus Christ is the face of the Father’s mercy. These words might well sum up the mystery of the Christian faith,” quotes Fr. John reading…
Read MoreImpossibly lost? Not when you ask St. Anthony for help! ~ Thank You St. Anthony! I have a cross and earring set that I made several years ago. The first time I wore the set was on a four hour shopping trip. …
Read MoreA fast-track to St. Anthony’s prayers ~ I call upon St. Anthony so often the he is on my speed dial. He is after all, my friend. After finding several things for me, my husband said, “That…
Read MoreExcept for a few scratches and the steel guard around the back of the scooter missing, all other things are intact. The engine is in perfect condition. My family gave up hope, but not I ~ Last…
Read MoreFocused Lenten Almsgiving ~ Br. Tim with his Missioning Crucifix The traditional practices of Lent are prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Sometimes it helps to give a focus to those practices. So this Lent, in an act of…
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