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If you happen to be near Milwaukee on May 10. #Franciscan #drama #saintfrancisofassisi

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(1/2) "One day when Abba John the Dwarf was sitting in front of the church, the brethren were consulting him about their thoughts. One of the old men who saw it became a prey to jealousy and said to him, 'John, your vessel is full of poison.'

submitted 51 days ago • 1 comment

Please pray for a regular guest of our soup kitchen who was stabbed this morning. His condition is serious, as far as I know.

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A disciple asked Abba Charles about Instagram. The old man asked to see it and, observing a young woman dancing in her underwear, he began to weep. "Why are you weeping, Father?" asked the disciple. The old man replied, "Because I am not so concerned to please God as she is to please horny dudes."

submitted 61 days ago • 1 comment

Around 20% through gilding of a big icon just to realize every gold leaf is tarnished along the edges. That gifted gold leaf seems to be an imitation after all. Time to wipe it all off again.

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I got invited to an Armenian Christmas liturgy and they asked me to sit in the sanctuary. It was a true honor and delight, but you can imagine how I stood out in my Capuchin habit. Also, I’m 6’7” (200cm).

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You've been kidnapped. The characters from the last TV show you watched are trying to rescue you. Who is coming to save you?

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“So you live at the monastery on Mount Elliott? I go there from time to time to confession.” “Nice. I’m at the soup kitchen, though. Don’t worry, you won’t find me in the confessional.” “What if I wanted to?” ❤️

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I’m ready for 2025. I hope 2025 is ready for me. (Photo: Disappointing Affirmations)

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One of those days when you give what you believe a very mediocre homily and you’re actually embarrassed it’s not better, but then a person comes to you after mess crying (!) and thanking for those words. 🤷🏼‍♂️ “… the holy Spirit will teach you at that moment what you should say.” —Luke 12:12

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After nearly three decades, a Minnesota summer camp for kids with HIV/AIDS is closing and up for sale... because retroviral drugs are so effective that there aren't enough campers. Science works, y'all. www.startribune.com/closure-of-n...

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At the soup kitchen: –Hey, brother, are you married? –No, I’m not. We friars don’t marry. –That’s right, you’re a religious. Well, if there weren’t that religion thing I would marry you.

submitted 96 days ago • 1 comment

The Midwest be like, “It has mayo/miracle whip in it. Of course, it’s a salad.” Here: jello salad. Served on lettuce.

submitted 97 days ago • 1 comment

One of our brothers from Ukraine just sent me this. Right after midnight mass. Lord, have mercy.

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I wrote a thing. www.focolaremedia.com/magazine/con...

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Icon painting retreat in Washington, MI February 16-22, 2025

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I miss this city.

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Little Psalm whom I baptized last year on the rez was admitted to the hospital with rhinovirus and pneumonia. He just turned one last week. Keep him in your prayers, y’all.

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It’s #Feuerzangenbowle time at the friary. This time I made sure not to put the pot under a sprinkler.

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“Red One” is now the worst movie I’ve seen this year. It’s not just dumb but also incredibly boring. I wanted to give up after 20 minutes. I should have.

submitted 108 days ago • 1 comment

Almost every time when I type fast on a computer I type “Untied States” and maybe it’s a sign.

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Please, let us continue to pray for peace! War is a human defeat; it does not solve problems but only brings destruction. So many children and innocents die! Let us pray for all countries at war. Let us always pray for peace.

submitted 118 days ago • 14 comments

On the feast of St. Nicholas let me remind you Black Elk's cause for canonization is very active. He was both fully Lakota and fully Catholic (he baffles both communities!). In fact, he anticipated a Catholic openness that's yet to fully flower...

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You know it’s Advent when it’s time to bake your Stollen for Christmas.

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“Do you wanna go to a rap concert?” “I don’t like rap. Except Ukrainian ethno-rap.” “Ukrainian what?” “Listen to this.” youtu.be/EQ--PX7_PI0 … one minute later … “You’re weird.” “Thank you.”

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Just got a text from a young man who wants to volunteer for the Capuchins in Ukraine. Keep him in your prayers.

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Nothing to see here. Just two Franciscan pups who decided to fight capitalism.

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