Two days ago, the secular monastery where Catholic musician John Michael Talbot and others live and pray suffered a horrible fire and two buildings, the worship space and the common space mostly burned to the ground. You can read more here and here. The losses were great, physically and spiritually. They hope to rebuild, and…
Category: announcements
announcements, friends
Congrats!
Oddwalk friends Sarah Bauer (featured on “Walk Away Different“) and Chris Sansone just got married! Here a pic of them at the reception with another Odd-Friend, Joia Farmer.
announcements, holiday
Happy Earth Day to . . . All of Us!
Today is Earth Day – and it is a very Catholic thing to protect all of God’s creation through stewardship and environmental justice. Read more here! Or here! And maybe we’ll see all of you at Our Lady of the Snows for their Earth Day for Schools this Thursday and Friday! Earth Man and The…
announcements, odd
Happy Birthday Miriam!
Last week was Miriam’s 2nd birthday – Miriam was adopted by Jason and Corinne, friends of Orin and Erin. Sunday was the big birthday party, at Tower Grove Park in St. Louis. Orin and Erin brought Miriam a nice flower, which mom put in her hair. This is a picture of Miriam just before she…
announcements, holiday, oddwalkia
Oddwalk breaking up
OddFriends, After nearly four years of a successful ministry together, Shannon and Orin decided earlier this week to break up the act. We’ve enjoyed bringing our message of “Community, Participation, Mission” to many folks around the country, but in the end, our personal differences are just irreconcilable. Shannon likes to eat yellow snow, Orin never…
announcements, prayer
Support for Flood Victims
As many of you undoubtedly know by now, much of the midwest, including a large section of Southeastern Missouri, had been devastated by recent flooding. Many families have been forced from their homes and many businesses have been lost. During this Easter weekend, when most of us are making plans to spend time with family…
announcements, family
Orin’s Mom, More Info
Orin’s mom Eva’s obituary and arrangements can be found online here along with a guestbook to sign if you wish. Orin mad it home safe late this afternoon and plans to stay through the funeral monday morning next week. Thanks to everyone for continues prayers and well-wishes.
announcements, family
Sad News
Orin’s mom, Eva Johnson, passed away this morning in Tyler, MN. She was 80 years old. Please keep everyone in prayer.