Safe Arrival in Phoenix

Hey everyone! We made it safely to Phoenix last night where we had a relaxing and enjoyable time with the friars in prayer and celebration. We have a lot more footage than I can share (or have time… Read More

Let The Journey Begin

And we’re off! At exactly 10:20 this morning, after five months of planning and three days exploring southern California, Edgardo and I finally left on our cross-country road trip. In just six days, we will have traveled more… Read More

The City of Angels

Day three was the highlight of our trip so far. Besides the fact that it was my birthday, we got a chance to have mass at the Los Angeles Cathedral with the Cardinal, had lunch in Santa Monica,… Read More

Tour of Mission San Luis Rey

How old is your church? Yesterday, I was given a tour of a church founded in 1798! One of the original missions of the Franciscans in the southwest, Mission San Luis Rey is the largest adobe church in… Read More

Staying Classy in San Diego

Greetings from San Diego! It was a long journey yesterday, but I am safe and sound at Old Mission San Luis Rey with Edgardo Jara, ofm. My trip started at 7:30am yesterday with a drive to the train… Read More