Saint Maria Goretti’s Holy Words
“Unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains just a grain of wheat; but, if it...
Keeping Custody of Our Hearts
During the season of Lent, many Catholics make a commitment to attend Mass more regularly than on Su...
The Ticking Clock
In many popular movies, there is a plot device called The Ticking Clock that is used to add suspense...
Fr. Joseph’s Mother Enters Eternity
Rose Marie (Leyendecker) Wolfe passed away January 4, 2024. Born on March 4, 1938, she was 85 years...
Friars’ Christmas & New Year’s Schedule
A Blessed Christmas to you all in this 800th Anniversary year of the first Creche of Saint Francis o...
25th Anniversary of the Passing of Br. Marion
December 6th, 2023, will mark the 25th anniversary of the passing of our Brother Marion into eternal...
Is the Catholic Church Liberal or Conservative?
“The Church is conservative because it opposes abortion and values the lives of the unborn. The Chur...
The Compassionate Heart of Our Lady
Yesterday the Church celebrated the feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, which in many ways is...
You’re Invited: EWTN Family Celebration BHM
Brothers and Sisters, We friars are inviting you to the EWTN Family Celebration in Birmingham, AL...
The Apostle of Unity
Today the Franciscan family celebrates the feast of St. Leopold Mandic, a Croatian Capuchin priest w...