Author: Tom Faranda

Hit the link and scroll down for the photos. Thanks to Maria fro sending me this. EDWARD F. CARTER WEBSITE: NICHOLAS BOWEN SPRINGER NOTICE OF DEATH, EXTENSIVE FAMILY PHOTOS AND TRIBUTE VIDEO AT https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/croton-on-hudson-ny/nicholas-springer-10163907

No one should own four homes. Three is OK and the right number. MONTPELIER, VT—In an address from one of his homes, Bernie Sanders condemned BLM co-founder Patrisse Cullors for getting rich off politics and buying four homes. After it came out that the co-founder of the movement had purchased multiple large homes, Sanders quickly…

This was sent to me by my friend Regina and is off lohud. you should be able to access the whole article through the link. Gary Springer remembers the day his son, Nick, announced he was switching from a motorized wheelchair to one he’d have to physically power himself. Electric wheelchairs were for people who…

UPDATE: Nick Springer and his family were parishioners of my church when he contracted meningitis. Nick Springer was a 14 year old when in 1999 he contracted meningitis. A heroic story – among other accomplishments, two time medal winner in the Paralympics. Well worth reading this entire short tribute. Two-Time Paralympic Medalist, Nick Springer Has…

I wouldn’t be posting this, but last February – right before the pandemic – Brigid and I were spending the weekend in Manhattan and walked past the Center. Very interesting – we went into the chapel where Mass was going on, and then had a look around. I think the Center was funded by a…

99 years old. Some sadness in Farandaville. But a long life well lived PRINCE Philip has died aged 99, Buckingham Palace announced today. The Duke of Edinburgh, who had been married to the Queen for 73 years and described as her constant strength, passed away "peacefully" at Windsor Castle this morning.

The destroyer was found over 21,000 feet down.  “We located the front 2/3 of the ship, upright and intact, at a depth of 6456 meters. Three of us across two dives surveyed the vessel and gave respects to her brave crew.” Only 141 of the ship’s 327 crew survived, according to US navy records. Not…

The firefighter who died trying to rescue residents in the Rockland county nursing home 11 days ago. In the early hours on Tuesday, March 23, after repeatedly entering the Evergreen Court Home for Adults to evacuate elderly residents from a raging blaze, Columbian Fire Engine Company firefighter Jared Lloyd issued a “Mayday, Mayday” distress signal.…

I found this touching. Of course it’s really four Marys …  

The painting is a famous one of St. Teresa of Avila – I've put her prayer – first on the list – below. Hit the link for the rest. Here are 10 prayers that ask God for healing, bringing us the peace and serenity we seek. Serenity prayer of St. Teresa of Avila: Let nothing…