October 12-19, 2025
Friar's Footnotes by Fr. John Prenger, OFP
Greetings to all in the Holy Name of Our Lord Jesus Christ!
The coming weekend scriptures are Genesis 32: 22-31; Psalm 121; 2 Timothy 3: 14--4:5; Luke 18: 1-8. The Genesis reading is the account of the patriarch Jacob and his wrestling with God. Second Timothy, chapter 3 brings us a wonderful description of the value of the scriptures for growth in discipleship and holiness. It highlights how we come to instruction, challenge, correction for living the mission of Christ through the Church. Finally, the gospel teaches us how to stay at the task of prayer and hope for our world.
Chapel Schedule
Noon Eucharist (Tuesday October 14), Fr. Jim presiding
Noon Eucharist (Thursday October 16), Fr. John presiding
5 pm Eucharist (Saturday October 18), Fr John presiding
++++++Fraternity business meeting Saturday October 18 at 7:30 pm on GoToMeeting+++++++
SAYINGS OF THE SAINTS
"The human progress that Christ wants to promote is that of whole persons in their transcendent dimension and their historical dimension, in their spiritual dimension and their bodily dimension. Whole persons must be saved, persons in their social relationships, who won't consider some people more human than others, but will view all as brothers and sisters, and give preference to the weakest and neediest. This is the integral human salvation that the church wants to bring about--a hard mission! But the church knows what its revolution is: the revolution of Christ's love." St. Oscar Romero
"The significance of our smallest acts! The significance of the little things we leave undone! The protests we do not make, the stands we do not take....." Dorothy Day, in commenting on our muteness in not opposing evil when we see it in our world.
God bless you and keep you!
With love,
Fr. John ofp
Padre’s Pontifications by Fr. Jim McNeely
September 2025
A Pastoral Statement
September 16, 2025
As a community of people committed to following the example of Saints Francis and Clare, we are stunned by the senseless violence that occurred last week, which ended in the murder of Charlie Kirk. We condemn in the strongest possible language the use of violence and hate against anyone, regardless of their political leanings.
We call for all Christian people – and especially those who follow a Franciscan calling – to embrace the virtues of peace, love, toleration, and compassion. Pray earnestly for the repose of the soul of our brother, Charlie Kirk. Pray for his wife and family. Pray for those involved in this shooting. And most of all, pray for those who found pleasure in the senseless murder of an innocent person.
As a community of faithful followers of Jesus, we call all people to re-examine our hearts and find new ways to be Christian examples in our communities. And we renew our belief that real compassion is found not in loving those easy to love, but those who challenge our comfort zones and disagree with us on any level.
-Fr. John Prenger, OFP
Pastor and Protector of the Order
-Fr. Jim McNeely
Priest in Residence and Friend of Francis
