In the month of October, we dedicate our efforts to shedding light on the critical issue of domestic violence and to acknowledging the staggering statistics that reveal the prevalence of
Fr. Robert Mize Jr. founded Saint Francis Ministries 78 years ago because he believed in second chances. He had grown tired of watching troubled boys disappear forever into the criminal
Now, this is a story all about how My life got flipped-turned upside down And I’d like to take a minute Just sit right there I’ll tell you how I
When it comes to behavioral health, it’s tempting to focus on symptoms rather than the causes. But as Archbishop Desmond Tutu said, “There comes a point where we need to
Be strong, and let your heart take courage, all you who wait for the Lord. ~Psalm 31:24 (NRSV) One of my favorite podcasters, Roger Bennett, ends most of his shows—which
Hopefully, you were able to spend some time with the elder members of your family last Sunday. In case you missed it, September 10 was Grandparents Day. Saint Francis Ministries
Saint Francis began as a boys’ home in the small Kansas town of Ellsworth, Kansas. Fr. Bob Mize Jr., an Episcopal priest, had seen too many young men get into
Today, more than 150 million Americans are expected to take to the air and to the highways in anticipation of the Labor Day weekend. That’s about half of the adult
For most families living in the six states served by Saint Francis, a new school year has begun. That means more children and young people are now moving about in
School begins this month for many students across the U.S., including the six states in which Saint Francis Ministries serves. That means back-to-school sales for clothes and supplies. Yet, despite
