I haven’t seen it for a while, but I remember in the past seeing signs on televised sporting events that said “John 3:16”.  The sign holders hoped that those seeing the signs would be curious enough to look up the […]

Why do we pray, fast and give alms for Lent? The true focus of Lent is conversion and repentance. If we are distant from God, we pray to grow closer. We are called to be merciful, so we give alms […]

On February 10-11, we had our monthly second collection for Saint John’s debt reduction. The collection was $626. However, our debt is $646,036. This is a substantial reduction from the original debt. In fiscal year 2021-22 we paid $100,000; in […]

Last year was the 800th anniversary of Saint Francis’ creation of the first Nativity scene at Greccio in 1223. In December, our Saint John’s Secular Franciscan fraternity marked the Greccio anniversary with a prayer ceremony in our lower church. In […]