Quotation To Remember:
If love is the soul of Christian existence, it must be at the heart of every other Christian virtue. Thus, for example, justice without love is legalism; faith without love is ideology; hope without love is self-centeredness; forgiveness without love is self-abasement; fortitude without love is recklessness; generosity without love is extravagance; care without love is mere duty; fidelity without love is servitude. Every virtue is an expression of love. No virtue is really a virtue unless it is permeated, or informed, by love. -- Fr. Richard P. McBrien
It Was Love At First Sight!
View from the street late April 2021
Why Orange?
Orange has "small-town" feeling much like Rossmoor and it was close to everything Mary had known all her life so it was a natural.
The city of Orange is a fantastic example of what resident love about Southern California. With an equal balance of laidback SoCal character, plus all the charm of a small town, Orange has an appeal all its own.
The city's Old Town District features numerous antique homes, many dating back over a century — this gives the area a sense of living history that is unique among communities in this region. The area surrounding Orange Plaza Square serves as the city's downtown district, with an eclectic mix of boutique shops, specialty restaurants, and other small businesses in a walkable, open-air layout. Chapman University calls the area home, making it a perfect spot for a college apartment or first-time rental.