Franciscan priest, Murray Bodo, once said, “God’s love, when it comes to us through other people, overwhelms us so. The reason is, I think, that God is always more convincing enfleshed, and that is what incarnation is all about. The incarnation was not a once upon a...
The Direction of Perfection By Father Don Farnan on October 17, 2026 As we approach the annual feast days of all saints and all souls, we recognize reminders of our journey from earth to heaven, from here to eternity. Just as particular saints inspire us personally,...
By Father Don Farnan on October 12, 2026 This week the church honors Saint Teresa of Avila (Spain). Earlier this month, we celebrated the feast of Saint Therese of Lisieux, who entered the Carmelites and chose her name (originally Marie Francois) to honor the...
October begins with the Feast of Guardian Angels and ends with the eve of All Saints. In this month we get reminded through holy scripture, traditional beliefs, and stories handed down that we are connected to and united with blessed spirits that can light our way as...
This Thursday evening, October 1, the Farnan Spirituality Center (FSC) will host a fall gathering at Blue Hills Country Club. I, along with a great team of amphitryons (fancy term for gracious hosts), hope that you can come by. This is our second FSC fundraiser; the...
