Monthly Archives: November 2011

Forming a New Secular Franciscan Order

Posted on November 30, 2011 by John Clem

            I am excited to be involved with helping to start a new Secular Franciscan Order (SFO) fraternity here in Charlottesville, Virginia.  I have always been drawn to St. Francis and Franciscan Spirituality, and was … Continue reading →

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Christendom College

Posted on November 24, 2011 by John Clem

I had the pleasure of meeting my friend, Father Donald Planty, at Christendom College in Front Royal, Virginia last week. Fr. Planty is the Head Chaplain at Christendom and is a professor of theology.  Fr. Planty loves his work as … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Abbey–Berryville, Virginia

Posted on November 22, 2011 by John Clem

          I had the pleasure of taking a retreat to Holy Cross Abbey this past weekend before Thanksgiving.  The Abbey is located in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley.  It was a wonderful retreat that brought me solitude … Continue reading →

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A Book of Saints for Catholic Moms

Posted on November 7, 2011 by John Clem

There is a wonderful new book that I have been enjoying reading called A Book of Saints for Catholic Moms: 52 Companions for your Heart, Mind, Body, and Soul by author Lisa M. Hendey.  I had the pleasure of meeting Lisa … Continue reading →

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Faithful Citizenship in Virginia

Posted on November 6, 2011 by John Clem

With the upcoming elections this Tuesday, November 8th, there are some good resources to help guide faithful citizens.  The two bishops of Virginia have a very good website called the Virginia Catholic Conference that offers information about Social Justice, Life … Continue reading →

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