atonementfriar, Author at Franciscan Friars of the Atonement

15 Apr 2021

Remembering Cardinal Edward Cassidy (1924-2021)

April 15, 2021

Cardinal Edward I. Cassidy, President Emeritus of the Pontifical Council for the Promotion of Christian Unity, passed into eternal rest on April 10, 2021. He was a faithful servant to God and the Catholic Church and a friend of the Friars of the Atonement for many years.

11 Apr 2021

Fr. Bob’s Homily – Second Sunday of Easter

Includes Video

April 11, 2021

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Fr. Bob's Weekly Reflections 1

Many years ago there was a movie called the “Seventh Seal.” In one scene, death takes the form of a human person, and appears to a man.

4 Apr 2021

Fr. Bob’s Homily – Easter Sunday

Includes Video

April 4, 2021

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Fr. Bob's Weekly Reflections 1

Upfront, it is hard for me to resist preaching a sentimental homily about butterflies and bunnies or a family Easter Sunday that would send you home smiling.

4 Apr 2021

Easter Sunday – Rejoice in Christ!

April 4, 2021

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Lent Reflections

"In the midst of the trials and troubles that come upon the people of God, these things cannot destroy our hope; we look beyond."

2 Apr 2021

Good Friday – The Saddest of Days

April 2, 2021

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Lent Reflections

As we come to the end of Lent, we arrive at what is the saddest of days-Good Friday. On Good Friday you cannot avoid the Christian issue.

1 Apr 2021

Holy Thursday – Love One Another

April 1, 2021

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Lent Reflections

We have so much in our liturgy. We commemorate the beginning of the priesthood. The days we celebrate are the holiest time for our church.

30 Mar 2021

GEII to Participate in Ecumenical Webinar, “Being a Eucharistic People in Digital Space”

March 30, 2021

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News

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected how people worship worldwide. The impact has been especially pronounced for Christians for whom the Eucharist is a central act of worship.

28 Mar 2021

Fr. Bob’s Homily – Palm Sunday

Includes Video

March 28, 2021

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Fr. Bob's Weekly Reflections 1

Today we start the holiest week of the year, and the week moves from Sunday to Saturday. The mood of the gathered assembly will also move, from adulation and adoration to murder, mourning, and mayhem.

28 Mar 2021

Palm Sunday – Dare to Believe

March 28, 2021

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Lent Reflections

Jesus looked so weak on that hill that day He had no sword and no spear, not even one soldier on His side. All of the cards were stacked against Him

26 Mar 2021

Spring Brings New Life to San Damiano Farm

March 26, 2021

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News

As the weather begins to warm, the garden beds at Graymoor’s San Damiano Farm will soon spring to life. Farm manager Bob Conboy notes that this year the 246 raised beds.

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