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Temperance is a cardinal virtue, along with prudence, fortitude, and justice. Read on to learn more about the importance of temperance in our lives and the necessity of practicing temperance in our culture today.
We connected at Pilgrim Coffee in south Overland Park on a warm July 2025 morning. (There is a theme here: coffee and conversation with a seminarian!) Andrew Cunningham shared his vocation story - and some great pearls of wisdom - over a cup of Joe. An hour whizzed by and I bid him goodbye, thanking the Lord for the opportunity to connect. Read Andrew's story!
In July 2025, seminarians Drew Stanley and Jimmy Mendoza undertook a pilgrimage to California to close out the summer's experience prior to returning to seminary life and to explore a part of the country where neither had previously traveled, seeking God's presence in every encounter. Before departure, the men requested prayer intentions from Serrans, which they carried with them during their travels. They were in for more than a few surprises. Read the story of their experience!
There is nothing more practical (or more beneficial!) than spending a few minutes with the Lord. Every. Day.
The June JOCO Serra General Membership meeting included a visit to the Catholic Radio Network headquarters, a visit to Mercy Park, and a terrific Mexican fiesta at Manny's on Southwest Blvd! Read on for details and reactions of attendees.
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.
