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Unique Scripture-sharing vehicle makes the rounds in St. Martinville, Louisiana.
'Friar trucks' and a mobile confessional displayed from the Community of Christ Crucified and the Diocese of Lafayette. (photo: Courtesy photos)
Sound the alarm, and make way for the “Friar Truck” and its first official call: January’s “Bible Marathon” in St. Martinville, Louisiana. After this debut, it will continue carrying on its official duty — proclaiming the word of God from its eye-catching, antique mobile pulpit.
No one will be able to miss the message as the Friar Truck makes its rounds. It is the brainchild-innovation of Father Michael Champagne, superior of the Community of Jesus Crucified in St. Martinville. On the driver’s side of the truck are emblazoned Jesus’ words from Luke, “I have come to cast a fire upon the earth.”
Continued below.
Answering the Call: When a Fire Truck Becomes a ‘Friar Truck’
'Friar trucks' and a mobile confessional displayed from the Community of Christ Crucified and the Diocese of Lafayette. (photo: Courtesy photos)
Sound the alarm, and make way for the “Friar Truck” and its first official call: January’s “Bible Marathon” in St. Martinville, Louisiana. After this debut, it will continue carrying on its official duty — proclaiming the word of God from its eye-catching, antique mobile pulpit.
No one will be able to miss the message as the Friar Truck makes its rounds. It is the brainchild-innovation of Father Michael Champagne, superior of the Community of Jesus Crucified in St. Martinville. On the driver’s side of the truck are emblazoned Jesus’ words from Luke, “I have come to cast a fire upon the earth.”
Continued below.
Answering the Call: When a Fire Truck Becomes a ‘Friar Truck’
