May 2025 First Friday Friars Announcement
 

We invite you to join us for an inspiring and timely First Friday gathering on May 2, 2025. This month, we are honored to host Noelle Mering, a prominent Catholic author and speaker, who will address a pressing issue for families and the Church today: why so many adult children are drifting from the faith—and how we can respond with hope and understanding.

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Featured Presentation: “The Spirit of the Age: Why Adult Children Are Leaving the Faith” with Noelle Mering
Noelle Mering, a Fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, will explore the cultural forces pulling young adults away from their faith and family roots. Drawing from her upcoming book, she’ll offer insights into this “spirit of the age,” emphasizing that this trend is not always a reflection of parental failure but a broader challenge we face as Christians. Her talk will blend faith, cultural analysis, and practical wisdom for navigating these difficult times.

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Schedule – Friday, May 2, 2025
St. John Maron Maronite Catholic Church – 300 S. Flower St, Orange, CA 92868
 

• 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Confessions, Rosary, Act of Reparation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

• 12:00 Noon: Angelus

• 12:00 - 12:30 PM: Holy Mass, Litany to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

• 12:45 - 2:00 PM: Monthly Meeting - Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Lunch & Presentation 

• 2:00 - 2:30 PM: Q & A, Raffle, and Closing Announcements

 

About Noelle Mering

Noelle Mering is the author of Awake, Not Woke, co-author of the Theology of Home series, and editor of TheologyofHome.com. A frequent contributor to Newsweek, The Federalist, and National Catholic Register, she has appeared on Fox News, EWTN, and in the film Jesus Thirsts. A wife and mother of six from Southern California, Noelle is currently writing a book on why adult children are leaving the faith, offering hope to parents and the Church.

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Guests Are Welcome – Bring Your Families!

We encourage you to invite your spouses, family, and friends to this thought-provoking event. It’s a unique opportunity to gain insight into a challenge facing so many Catholic families today.

RSVP ASAP – This Event Will Sell Out!
With Noelle’s compelling perspective and widespread appeal, we anticipate a full house. Please RSVP as soon as possible to secure your spot.

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Join us as we deepen our faith and seek wisdom for the challenges of our time. 

 

Yours in Christ,
Jean-Paul S. Afif
President, First Friday Friars

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