Fr larry richards biography of abraham

Father Lawrence R. Richards, also known as Father Larry, (born March 26, ) is a speaker, Catholic priest, retreat master, and author.

The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham ” Matthew The God of the Universe incarnated Himself.

The things that made Abraham's life rich was not his possessions, and it wasn't the great age which God had granted him, but rather it was his relationship with.

Abraham was promised a son from God for YEARS.

Father Larry Richards is the pastor of St. Joseph's Church Bread of Life Community in Erie, Pennsylvania.

As he aged, he developed a debilitating skin disease which robbed him of his physical ability to serve; he turned to prayer and spent the rest of his life.

He is currently the pastor at Saint Joseph Church/Bread of Life Community and the Founder of The Reason for Our Hope Foundation, both in Erie, Pennsylvania.^[1]

Early life and education

A native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Father Larry attended St.

Mark Seminary in Erie, Pennsylvania while attending college at Gannon University. He graduated from Gannon University with a Bachelor of Science in Mental Health in Fr. Larry continued his studies at the major seminary in St.

Vincent in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, where he received his Masters of Divinity in ^[2][3]

Priesthood

On April 21, Fr. Larry was ordained to the priesthood in the Diocese of Erie and celebrated his 25th Anniversary in {^[4]}} After his ordination, Fr.

Larry was appointed the parochial vicar at Our Lady of Peace Parish in Erie, Pennsylvania. Later