Centro Pro Unione Announces Annual Summer Course, Other Events
Centro Pro Unione, Rome’s ecumenical research and action center and a ministry of the Franciscan Friars of the Atonement, is now taking applications for its summer course.
Good Friday – The Saddest of Days
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.
Holy Thursday – Love One Another
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.
Fr. Bob’s Homily – Easter Sunday 2022
When Judas arrived at the Garden of Olives to arrest Jesus, Jesus asked him, “Why are you here?”
Easter Sunday – Rejoice in Christ!
"In the midst of the trials and troubles that come upon the people of God, these things cannot destroy our hope; we look beyond."
Fr. Bob’s Homily – Palm Sunday 2022
Two men are facing each other. One is only 10 hours away from death; the other just told a group gathered around a fire that he did not know the man who was going to His death.
Palm Sunday – Dare to Believe
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
Graymoor Book and Gift Center Offers More than Just Books
Graymoor Book and Gift Center offers more than just books: it is really connected to every aspect of the Friars’ ministry.
Fr. Bob’s Homily – Fifth Sunday in Lent
Many years ago I was asked to visit a patient in a psychiatric hospital. When I arrived, the patient was with a nurse so I had to wait.
Fifth Week of Lent – Victory on Calvary
This is the last Sunday in Lent. Today we reflect upon the 40 days to repent, and believe in the Gospel. Lent will end in Holy Week.