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Serving Seaside Poor

Friars and the Members of St. Junipero Serra Parish work together to help those in need in Seaside Heights and Seaside Park, New Jersey In Seaside Park and Seaside Heights,…

A Special New Year’s Resolution

Of the very many teachings emanating from the documents of the Second Vatican Council, one relates to the 'call to holiness'. All the People of God are called to holiness.…

Mystery of the Incarnation

He became human so that we might share in his divinity The Mystery of the Incarnation is the Mystery the Human Person Transformed in Christ The Franciscan theological instinct finds…

The Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe houses the original cloak with the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

The Beauty of God’s Creation: Our Lady of Guadalupe

Anyone familiar with Saint Francis knows of his love for creation. This love and respect was not for creation’s own sake; rather, creation is a reflection of God’s eternal and…

Friar Phil Ley and Posada Guadalupe Recognized by UNAM for Immigrant Work

On Monday, December 6, 2021, Conventual Franciscan Friar Phil Ley was one of seven individuals and service organizations who received the annual ‘Alfonso Garcia Robles Recognition for 2021.’ Held on…

The Immaculate Conception in Verse

We are fast approaching one of the Church’s great solemnities: the feast of the Immaculate Conception, celebrated on the 8th December. In many countries this day is a holy day…