Franciscan Joy: Finding His Hobby Was a Stroke of Luck
Detail of an abstract watercolor by Fr. Jim Van Vurst, OFM
BY FR. JIM VAN VURST, OFM
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Friars Visit Africa
Br. Vince Delorenzo, Br. Tim Lamb, and Fr. Jeff Scheeler at the equator.
8 days in Africa Immersed in a missionary’s world
BY FR. JEFF SCHEELER, OFM
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Three Recent Deaths
Fr. Rock Travnikar, Fr. Ed. Lammert, and Fr. Ted Hattrup
BY FR. JEFF SCHEELER, OFM
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Joy to the World: Message from Fr. Jeff Scheeler
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...
Christmas Wishes from Friars
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...
Franciscan Joy: Directing Singers ‘Lights up My Life’
Last year, when Provincial Minister, Fr. Jeff Scheeler, OFM invited me to consider assembling and directing a choir to present a program on the...
Fruit Cake Cookies
Fr. Pat McCloskey tests his Fruit Cake Cookies
Recipe from Mary Kay (shared by Fr. Pat McCloskey)
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Baking With Br. Chris: Tips and Techniques
'Beard on Bread' by James Beard is Br. Chris' favorite cookbook
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Tips and techniques
We asked Br. Chris Cahill to share some...
Baking With Br. Chris: Great Way to Start the Day
Sweet N Savory Sour Cream Muffins
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Great way to start the day
This trio of sweet breads,...
Baking With Br. Chris: Bread, Fresh from the Oven
Br. Chris Cahill kneading bread dough
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Bread, fresh from the oven
Br. Chris Cahill recommends this as a good all-occasion dinner bread....
Baking With Br. Chris: When Guests Drop By
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When guests drop by
Think fast: Company’s coming! When you need something sweet and you need it fast, these two staples fill...
Baking With Br. Chris: Give the Gift of Bread
Br. Chris' Date & Nut Bread recipe card
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Give the gift of bread
People just like to get homemade things, says Br....
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