- The Church Seeks A Shepherd | Friar Reflections | Fourth Sunday of Easter May 11, 2025 - My Good Friends, As you read this reflection, the Church may have already elected the successor of Pope Francis. In the event there is no new Bishop of Rome at this point in time, I offer my humble thoughts… As the Catholic Church elects a new pope, this moment coincides with Good Shepherd Sunday, offering … Read More The Church Seeks A Shepherd | Friar Reflections | Fourth Sunday of Easter
- Habemus Papam | Welcome Pope Leo XIV May 8, 2025 - “God loves us, all of us, evil will not prevail. We are all in the hands of God. Without fear, united, hand in hand with God and among ourselves, we will go forward.” These were a few of the first words we heard from our new Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV, during his initial address … Read More Habemus Papam | Welcome Pope Leo XIV
- Remembering Pope Francis | From the Desk of the Pastor | May 2025 May 4, 2025 - In 2013, Pope Francis uttered arguably his most famous quote: “Who am I to judge?” This quote reminds us that never once did Jesus ask us to judge one another. Rather, Jesus said “I give you a new commandment: love one another. As I have loved you, so you also should love one another. This … Read More Remembering Pope Francis | From the Desk of the Pastor | May 2025
