A Friar on the Border
A Friar on the Border by friar Joseph Bach, OFM Conv. I am a Conventual Franciscan Friar; but not first by habit, not first by title, not first by the…
Ash Wednesday 2026: The Jubilee of St. Francis
Ash Wednesday 2026: The Jubilee of St. Francis Homily by friar Mario Serrano, OFM Conv. If you are still wondering which penitential practices to undertake during Lent, Pope Leo has…
Day 7 — Our Lady’s Shrine at Knock, County Mayo
Day 7 — Our Lady’s Shrine at Knock, County Mayo by friar Bob Roddy, OFM Conv. Sadly, four members of our band of pilgrims were under the weather today. Conor,…
Day 6–The Cliffs of Moher and the Franciscan Friary in Ennis
Day 6–The Cliffs of Moher and the Franciscan Friary in Ennis by friar Bob Roddy, OFM Conv. Today, we journeyed to one of the most spectacular sites on Ireland’s west…
Day 5 Galway—City of Tribes – City of Seagulls
Day 5 Galway—City of Tribes – City of Seagulls All of us are coming to grips with the noise of the seagulls that are numerous here. My friend, Len Browne…
Day 4: St. Ciaran’s Monastery (Clonmacnoise), Homecoming & Galway
Day 4: St. Ciaran’s Monastery (Clonmacnoise), Homecoming & Galway By friar Bob Roddy, OFM Conv. We left Dublin today and journeyed to the ruins of a monastery, university and church…
Days 2 and 3–Local Friars—Greyfriars and Blackfriars
Days 2 and 3–Local Friars—Greyfriars and Blackfriars by friar Bob Roddy, OFM Conv. Despite our haggard state from Friday and Saturday travel we very much looked forward to attending a…
Pilgrims Progress…or lack thereof
Pilgrims Progress…or lack thereof by friar Bob Roddy, OFM Conv. Our band of caravans left Mount Saint Francis at 9:30 am on Friday, July 19, bound for Chicago to meet…