May 10, 2018
The first three days of this week were filled with bright sunshine and flowers and a softness in the air. It is as though all of nature is excited to be around and blooming. It is a time when, seeing all the flowers, you recognize and begin to appreciate all that...
May 1, 2018
The past four weeks have been stressful because I was under a lot of pressure to get our new website up and running. Somehow or other I managed and now I feel rather happy with myself. I am fortunately or unfortunately one of those people who do well under...
Apr 30, 2018
How we live each day is so dependent on how we feel about ourselves. We are made in the image and likeness of God. God has made us GOOD. And the unconditional love and mercy of God showers us each day with gifts. Despite that we are often unable to see or believe...
Apr 24, 2018
As a Franciscan there is little doubt that we recognize the need to care for creation. Earth Day 2018 has focused us on the devastating effect that plastics have had on mother earth. Plastisc are poisoning and injuring marine life, littering our beaches and...
Apr 19, 2018
Laudato Si and our Earth Day call us to live simply Happy Earth Day! This year once again we ponder the strength and wisdom of Pope Francis’ encyclical, “Laudato Si: On Care of Our Common Home.” Pope Francis seems to be looking at our world through Franciscan eyes....
Apr 11, 2018
On April 19, 2018 we had our annual volunteer dinner. We had an amazing evening. You’ll know why when you look at our volunteers. Terri Guillements. a quotation anthologist, says “the world is hugged by the faithful arms of volunteers.” Let me tell you, we are...
