by Franciscan Friars | Dec 22, 2016 | Friar Voices
22 DEC, 2016 On a silent, holy night long ago, on a midnight clear in the little town of Bethlehem, joy came to the world. Angels sang sweetly and proclaimed peace and goodwill to all, from heaven’s all gracious king. A star of wonder, shining with royal beauty,...
by Franciscan Friars | Dec 21, 2016 | Friar Voices
21 DEC, 2016 In this season of miracles and hope, it seems as though anything is possible. We asked friars, “If you had one wish this Christmas, what would it be?” Here’s how they responded. Fr. Robert Bruno, OFM With profound sadness and prayers for the...
by Franciscan Friars | Dec 20, 2016 | Friar Voices
20 DEC, 2016 Last year, when Provincial Minister, Fr. Jeff Scheeler, OFM invited me to consider assembling and directing a choir to present a program on the occasion of the Year of Consecrated Life, I don’t believe I hesitated a bit. After all, he was asking me to do...
by Franciscan Friars | Dec 13, 2016 | Friar Voices
Fr. Pat McCloskey tests his Fruit Cake Cookies 13 DEC, 2016 Recipe from Mary Kay (shared by Fr. Pat McCloskey) Ingredients (assemble before mixing) 1 Lb. chopped pecans 1 Lb. golden raisins 1 LB. candied cherries, half red, half green Candied pineapple, if desired 1/3...
