May 31-June 7, 2026
Friar's Footnotes by Fr. John Prenger, OFP
Love and Greetings to all in the Name of Christ!!
There is one more celebration the liturgical year calls for as we settle into Ordinary Time--CORPUS ET SANGUIS CHRISTI--The Body and Blood of Christ! Our scriptures are Deuteronomy 8: 2-16; Psalm 14; 1 Corinthians 10: 16-17; and John 6: 51-58. The first reading is a reflection on how God provided Manna in the wilderness to the people leaving Egypt for the promised land. The second reading speaks of the one bread and one cup at the Eucharist that is our participation in the BODY and BLOOD of Christ. And the gospel is Jesus speaking of Himself as the LIVING BREAD come down from Heaven--His flesh and blood for our spiritual life and nourishment.
CHAPEL SCHEDULE
Noon Eucharist, Tuesday June 2, Fr. John presiding
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Noon Eucharist, Thursday June 4, Fr. John presiding
5 pm Eucharist, Saturday June 6, Fr. John presiding
SAYINGS OF THE SAINTS
"I myself can come up with nothing as magnificent as the beauty and amplitude of the soul...The fact that the soul is made in the image of God means that it is very difficult for us to understand its sublime dignity and loveliness." St Teresa of Avila
"It is a lesson that we all need--to let alone the things that do not concern us. God has other ways for others to follow him; all do not go by the same path. It is for each of us to learn the path by which God requires us to follow." St. Katherine Drexel
"Cast yourself into the arms of God and be very sure that if He wants anything of you, He will fit you for the work and give you strength" St Philip Neri
Enjoy the week as we dive into all the stuff of summer. Blessings to all!
Fr. John, OFP
Padre’s Pontifications by Fr. Jim McNeely
September 2025
A Pastoral Statement
September 16, 2025
As a community of people committed to following the example of Saints Francis and Clare, we are stunned by the senseless violence that occurred last week, which ended in the murder of Charlie Kirk. We condemn in the strongest possible language the use of violence and hate against anyone, regardless of their political leanings.
We call for all Christian people – and especially those who follow a Franciscan calling – to embrace the virtues of peace, love, toleration, and compassion. Pray earnestly for the repose of the soul of our brother, Charlie Kirk. Pray for his wife and family. Pray for those involved in this shooting. And most of all, pray for those who found pleasure in the senseless murder of an innocent person.
As a community of faithful followers of Jesus, we call all people to re-examine our hearts and find new ways to be Christian examples in our communities. And we renew our belief that real compassion is found not in loving those easy to love, but those who challenge our comfort zones and disagree with us on any level.
-Fr. John Prenger, OFP
Pastor and Protector of the Order
-Fr. Jim McNeely
Priest in Residence and Friend of Francis
