2025 Week of Prayer Theme Announced – “Do You Believe?”
The international scriptural theme for the 2025 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is "Do You Believe?” from the Gospel of John 11:17-27.
Statement of Solidarity with the Church of Jerusalem
The Franciscan Friars of the Atonement deeply lament the escalation of war and violence now taking place in the Holy Land and in the fullness of communion with His Beatitude and Eminence Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, call for a cessation of what may become a much wider conflict with the attack on Israel by Iran and the drawing of Israel’s allies into possible armed retaliation.
The Pope’s April Intention: For the Role of Women
Each month, the Holy Father offers a special prayer intention. In April, Pope Francis asks all Catholics to pray for women around the world.
Ecumenical Dialogue: Synodality, Ecumenism, and the Future of a Church in Process
Aaron Hollander, for Ecumenical Trends - “Synodality, Ecumenism, and the Future of a Church in Process”: The Atonement Franciscan Legacy at 125 Years and Beyond
Obituary Notice for Fr. Arthur Gouthro, SA
Fr. Arthur passed into eternal life on April 6, 2024 at Cabrini of Westchester Nursing Home in Dobbs Ferry, NY.
Not Your Typical Sister: Mother Lurana
Etched into the stone above her final resting place, you’ll find the words: "Repairer of the Breach." A fitting legacy for Mother Lurana Mary White. She didn't just preach At-One-Ment, she lived it. Mother Lurana was always unique, even as a little girl.
Manuela Molinelli in Concert
A concert of Sacred Music "Sorelle Molinelli" will be given by Gina Molinelli and Manuela Molinelli at Our Lady of Atonement Chapel on Sunday, May 5.
St. John Paul II and Divine Mercy Sunday
As feast days go, Divine Mercy Sunday is relatively new. Established in 2000 by Pope St. John Paul II, Divine Mercy Sunday was first revealed to St. Faustina Kowalska in the 1930s. During a series of apparitions, the Lord told Faustina, in part:
Celebrating Young Adult Formation on the Holy Mountain
We're delighted to share a recap of the recent Building At-One-Ment Messengers (BAM) program hosted at the Holy Mountain Franciscan Retreat Center at Graymoor.