Tom Faranda's Folly

A huge crowd. Here's the story of the Miracle of the Sun at Fatima, on October 13, 1917.

This is actually off an ad from Crisis magazine – “How old did our Lady appear to be?” “Perhaps seventeen,” said Sister Lucia, the last surviving visionary of the apparitions at Fatima. Father Thomas McGlynn was visiting the girl (now a nun) who had spoken with Mary, the Mother of God. He had sculpted a … Read more

“A pilgrimage.”

UPDATE: Good article in the NY Post: Coral Sea also halted Japan’s advance toward Australia — and it is something the Aussies have never forgotten. This is the event the President and the Prime Minister of Australia (we love Australia!) attended together last night on the Intrepid. The Battle of the Coral Sea was an … Read more

I love this guy – his life is a wonderful story. Back when I was having my chemotherapy a friend of mine gave me a third class relic. Must have helped! He died July 31st, 1957. Solanus Casey was a miracle worker in his own life. Pope Francis approves miracle attributed to beloved friar’s intercession, … Read more

Off the Outside Magazine website – "The good news? They're all pretty simple to reverse—or prevent entirely." #5 is "Grumpiness takes over". Correct in my case for sure. ♥ When a planned rest day turns into a rest week or a nagging injury keeps you out of the game for longer than anticipated, you expect a … Read more

I know Patrick Mahoney, although I haven't seen him in years. He's an Evangelical Minister working in Washington and a Democrat. He's a promoter of the consistent ethic of life and has been involved in pro-life activism for decades. I picked up the quote off the Consistent Ethic of Life weekly email. Quotation of the … Read more

This past Saturday as his school STAC (St. Thomas Aquinas College) won the men’s championship. 4th in the javelin was a little disappointing, but 2nd in the shot – that is great. Two short videos, including his best shot throw of the day which was a personal record for him (41 ft in non metric) … Read more

Courtesy of Mike and Karen Riner for getting the tickets. We had a bird’s eye view. The Gang of four  – here’s two and two more In the Yankee Museum before the game – who wore #42? Or #2? Yogi got this right – As I said, Bird’s Eye seats Meanwhile despite Luis Severino throwing … Read more

With a beer.  UPDATE: 2nd. video added below Here’s more