Fr Don’s Blog: Avila U

There are about 220 Catholic colleges and universities in the United States, a number that has diminished over the past decade with several closings each year.  The most famous schools are those known for their sports teams, like football powerhouse Notre Dame, or...

Fr Don’s Blog: Kids & the Easter Story

Kids & The Easter Story Dr. Ralph Wilson, director of Joyful Heart Renewal Ministries, once wrote: “If you ask your average heathen youngster what Easter is about, he’ll tell you about the Easter bunny and finding decorative baskets filled with annoying plastic...

Gmail Announcement Easter Sunday March 31 2024

This Sunday is Easter Sunday – The Resurrection of the Lord. Fr. Don Farnan shares his Easter message. Please see attached Easter Sunday Bulletin. May we invite those who can attend the Sunday Mass in-person to join us in the celebration of the Holy Eucharist in St....

Fr Don’s Blog: Week Called Holy

Week Called Holy             When fishes flew and forests walked, and figs grew upon thorn,             Some moment when the moon was blood, then surely, I was born.             With monstrous head and sickening cry and ears like errant wings,             The devil’s...

Fr Don’s Blog: Inexplicable Irish

UPON THIS ROCK Read on blog or Reader Inexplicable Irish A group of friends I know happen to be pretty good singers.  They discovered this reality one night at a new south Kansas City bar, Corner Cocktail, some forty-five years ago.  One of them was forced by his dear...