America 250 By Father Don Farnan on June 28, 2026 Perhaps the greatest birthday gift that our nation could receive this year comes from the ten million visitors who are roaming coast to coast, participating in World Cup festivities, and sharing experiences of how...
“Bring me my bow of burning gold, bring me my arrows of desire. Bring me my spear! O clouds unfold. Bring me my chariot of fire!” Those words from William Blake’s 1804 poem, “Milton,” reference the famous biblical story in 2 Kings where the Prophet Elijah, instead of...
Each summer the church commemorates the life of Saint Ignatius of Loyola on his feast day in late July. In conjunction with the memorial, and as pastor of Kansas City’s Ignatian parish, I will offer a two-hour mini retreat (or introduction to Ignatian Spirituality) in...
In the final analysis, the Catholic Church exists in a place of mystery in between two worlds: one that we live in now and one that lies beyond earth and awaits us after death, where God resides, and that we, periodically, sacredly touch. Some people, because of their...
While in our nation, the month of June is known for numerous causes: National Safety, LGBTQ-Pride, PTSD & Men’s Health, Gun Violence Awareness, etc., in the Catholic Church, June is dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. This ecclesial devotion focuses on...
The month of May is packed with activity and growth. Over the past century, from Kentucky Derby to Indianapolis 500, we have witnessed horsepower increase immensely. From May Day, that highlights the passing of seasons and atmospheric pressures, growth and fertility...
