Pray and Fast for Peace

Pope Francis asks people across the world to pray and fast today, Ash Wednesday, in solidarity with the people of Ukraine. From friar Antonio Moualeu's 2021 Ash Wednesday reflection:Just as…

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Longing For The Mother
An evening vigil in Lourdes, France, where Mary appeared to St. Bernadette Soubirous in 1858.

Longing For The Mother

Ecumenism We live in a world where ecumenism has become an important movement. I believe the drive for ecumenism was one of the prophetic voices of the Second Vatican Council.…

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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,…

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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.…

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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…

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

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