“Energy” is defined as the quantitative property transferred to a body or physical system, recognizable as the capacity to do work and produce change, heat, or light. In physics, “work” means the force to move an object—so energy is what causes movement. The law of...
One of my faith communities, Saint James at 39th Street and Troost Avenue, hosted its annual parish picnic last weekend, marking its 120th anniversary. Bishop Johnston presided over a Mass there to observe the occasion. Since 1906, much has changed in that region...
KCMO’s Catholic Colleges By Father Don Farnan on August 21, 2026 Saint Teresa’s Academy (STA) is Kansas City’s oldest high school, founded in 1866 on Quality Hill of our fledgling downtown. The girls’ school, operated by the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet...
Saint Augustine of Hippo (ancient city in modern-day Algeria) was famous for his great mind, remarkable conversion, and deep faith. His classic fifth century autobiography, Confessions, is less about his sins (though he reveals plenty) and more about God’s loving...
Legacy Gift By Father Don Farnan on August 7, 2026 As Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio of Argentina sat in the Sistine Chapel during the conclave of 2013 and realized that he would be the next pope, his friend, Cardinal Hummes of Brazil who sat next to him, leaned over and...
