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Mothers Day at the Mission
As Mothers Day approaches, my thoughts turn to Mary. Knowing the love of my own mother (one of my many blessings), my heart breaks as I think of Mary watching the suffering of her Son during the passion and not able to help Him or comfort Him. And what unspeakable grief she must have experienced…
Read MoreBob Urian Receives Highest Honor
On March 23rd, Bob Urian, former President of the CFO, was conferred with the Franciscan Spiritual Affiliation Award. This is the highest honor bestowed on a lay person and brings with it the privilege of sharing all the spiritual aspects of the Province of Santa Barbara. When asked what was his greatest memory of the…
Read MoreFifty Mayans Rescued
While enjoying a late lunch, Br. David informed me that about fifty indigenous Mayan migrant farm workers from Chiapas, the southern-most state in Mexico that borders Guatemala, showed up in the central plaza of Guaymas around midday. Someone from the municipal government called Casa Franciscana to see if we had enough food to feed them.…
Read MoreOctober 2017 Pilgrimage
A pilgrimage is a journey to a holy place. However, one does not have to go abroad to Rome or Assisi or Fatima for this life changing experience. Guaymas at sunset If you are seeking an affordable opportunity to renew or deepen your relationship with God, to grow spiritually or to witness Christ at work, join us October…
Read MorePartnership with Sky Cross
Sky Cross, founded in 1995 by Terry and Kathy Bliquez, a retired Air Force couple, is a non-profit organization with 8 board of directors. It provides food to the very poor families in Mexico, “so parents can send their children to school rather than to beg in the streets”. The Casa Franciscana Mission is one of the…
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