Earthquake Relief in the Philippines
An Earthquake Swarm The recent earthquakes in the Philippines, on the island of Mindanao, is described as an earthquake ‘swarm’ by the Philippine Institute of [...]
Christmas in Syria
At this most wonderful time of the year I hope you know of my gratitude and love for you and the love and gratitude of [...]
Long have we prayed for this day
You and I have prayed for vocations for a generation. Our loving God’s response seems to ring in the words of the prophet Isaiah, “See, [...]
As Thanksgiving Approaches
“Let the little children come to me for the reign of God belongs to them.” ~ Luke 18:16 You bring the reign of God just a [...]
Would You Look Away?
As a young man, Saint Francis always looked away when he came upon a stranger who was sick. He went out of his way to [...]
Precious Gift of Water
Water is a precious gift that sustains life! For the poor in the missions, a plentiful, clean supply of water is not a given. At [...]
1200 Children Need Your Help
In the coastal city of Beira, home to about 530,000 people, ninety percent of the infrastructure has been blown or washed away. On Thursday, March [...]
We Can Change The World
You and I can change the world one child at a time. Recently, Father Francis Mbuvi, OFM and I visited St. Mary Nursery and Primary [...]
Who Will Shelter Them
Growing up—even surviving childhood—in impoverished East Africa is difficult. Now imagine the plight of children orphaned at a young age because of the HIV/AIDS epidemic [...]
Finding the Franciscans
Do you know where to find the Franciscans? I do not just mean where we live or minister or pray. The Franciscans have always been [...]
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