Tom Faranda's Folly

Wondering if his father is in heaven. Watch all 4 and a half minutes.

She's made a decision to forego additional hospitalizations and will be entering "comfort care" which is now another term for hospice. She mentions Robin, the daughter the Bush's lost to leukemia as a young child. This is from a 2013 C-span interview.  

"Devastated" when she lost.

Of course he will – he's from Bavaria. Evidently his body is frail and failing but his mind is still very sharp. Here he is on his last birthday. Pope Benedict celebrates his 90th birthday in fine fashion –    

Ok the Mets are off to a great start – as of yesterday they were 10-1 and in first place in the NL East (Subway Series, anyone?). Just to keep all the Mets fans feet on the ground – here's a little bit about one of their legends. Marvin Eugene "Marvelous Marv" Throneberry (September 2, … Read more

A mini-controversy. But really much ado about nothing.

This is a fine short (7-8 minutes to read) essay from the past weekend Journal. Unfortunately there is a pay wall – sometimes you can get in and sometimes not. If you would like a whole copy just email me. An excerpt is below. The Easter Effect and How It Changed the World. The first … Read more

Courtesy of the Magnificat Prayer Book email. The Risen Christ, Rosa Salvator (1615-1673), Conde Museum, Chantilly, France © Bridgeman/Giraudon   The beating heart of the Risen Lord is given to us, and we are asked to give it in turn as a transforming force, as the leaven of a new humanity…. That is what this night calls us … Read more

From my friend Graham – easy to guess the ending A woman arrived at the Gates of Heaven. While she was waiting for Saint Peter to greet her, she peeked through the gates. She saw a beautiful banquet table. Sitting all around were her parents and all the other people she had loved and who … Read more

The late Fr. Groeschel – official Faranda family Guru