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The Canaanite woman in Matthew's gospel begged Jesus for mercy, equating her lot in life to something less than human. As a Canaanite, she was detested by the Jews. She likened her request to a dog eating scraps from its master's table. She knew her place and exhibited great humility in presenting her request to Jesus. May God grant me the ability to strive for humility like the Canaanite woman.
The 82nd Annual Serra International Convention will unfold in Kansas City, June 26 - 29, 2025. The venue for the event is the Marriott Downtown Look inside for early details and a link to the convention's website - being curated by a group of local Serrans.
Suffering is a part of life. The greatest suffering of the human heart is its longing for God. St. Augustine said it best, "You have made us for yourself, O Lord, and our heart is restless until it rests in you." There is a great deal of suffering in our world today. Faith in our Risen Savior and hope in eternal life are vital in the worthy effort to overcome suffering.
Bob Rooney is a "senior" seminarian. Like many other priests-in-the-making whose vocation story involves a response to God's call a bit later in life than post-high school or college, Bob was an attorney for 30 years prior to his entry into seminary. Look inside for Bob's vocation story, and his perspectives about seminary life and transitional diaconate ordination, which he anticipates in May 2025.
With the help of long-time friend, Len Chmelka, we offer this tribute to Serran, Nancy Gibson, whose unexpected death on January 21, 2025, shocked the Serra Community.
Born in 1713 on the island of Majorca off the east coast of Spain, Miguel José Serra was ordained a Franciscan priest in 1737, taking the name Fr. Junipero Serra. At age 37, he landed in Mexico City, beginning the missionary work that would consume the rest of his life. Read on for more about the history of Fr. Serra's missionary work, and the development of the mission bells.
Psalm 51 is a prayer of repentance. Known as "The Miserere," it was the prayer of David after his affair with Bathsheba. We consider it here, its applicability to our lives in 2025. It is a beautiful, centering, and very helpful message.
The 2025 edition of the Great American Chili Cook-off was, by all indications, another great success! Check out the details inside!
At certain times in life, God pierces the heart and soul with wisdom. Some years ago, I learned about "letting Jesus love me" moments. These involve focus. Not that national campus ministry organization (FOCUS) but . . . focus - on the things at hand at the very moment. Read on for more.
A response to the Vocational Call to Holiness is to "do whatever He tells you." Read on for a reflection of Mary's words to the servants at the Wedding Feast of Cana.
