The neighborhood I grew up in was lots of fun at Halloween — at least it was in the late 60’s and 70’s. There were lots of kids and a quite a few adults who would go all out to scare us. The street looked like a block party with the numbers of trick-or-treaters. When I think [...]
Archive for October, 2008
Yucky Lime Halloween Sucker
Posted in Faith Journey, My Life, tagged Candy, Eternity, Halloween, Heaven, Treasure on October 30, 2008 | 5 Comments »
God Beyond All Praising
Posted in Faith Journey, Franciscan, tagged Catholic, deacon, ordination, priesthood, Vocation on October 17, 2008 | 3 Comments »
Last week, I was in Rome to attend a dear friend’s ordination to the Order of Deacons. It is not every day that you have the opportunity to attend an ordination at the Basilica of St. Peter. My friend is one of 25 who were ordained from the North American College (NAC). While it will [...]
Transitus & Feast of St. Francis of Assisi
Posted in Franciscan, tagged Transitus on October 4, 2008 | 1 Comment »
This evening we commemorated the Transitus of St. Francis of Assisi. It always occurs on Oct 3, the eve of his feast day. This year we had readings that dramatized the relationship Francis had with several important people in his life. We were blessed with a relic and shared bread.I’ll be up early to attend [...]








