Faithful Fools

The holiday lights are lit. The weather is chilly in many places, perhaps snowing or rainy. There are also places where the sun is out,...

The mere act of sitting down to write what one is thankful for emits a powerful energy of gratitude. Enjoy Silena's piece on gratitude.

It's wonderful whenever students who participate in street retreats eventually find their way back to us. Enjoy reading Brandon's journey.

Carmen Barsody's reflection on citizenship from the 2018 Fools Fables

UC Berkeley students share their experience and what they’ve come to love about the Tenderloin after spending a week with Faithful Fools

Max Jerez writes about his long relationship with Faithful Fools and his experience of street retreats in Nicaragua and the United States.

As Faithful Fools' 25th year anniversary approaches on April 1st, co-founder Carmen Barsody reflects on what it means to live out loud.

Faithful Fools hosted UC Berkeley students for a week of immersion in the Tenderloin. Learn their thoughts on their experience.

Get to know some of the women who have shaped the life of Faithful Fool, Leah Laxamana.

The year 2021 is coming to a close. The sun is lower in the sky. The northern axis of the earth is tilted away from the sun. For those of...

November immediately pops into our mind as the month to celebrate gratitude and thanksgiving. Thanksgiving, as a US holiday, is...

Three years ago, Carmen Barsody (co-founder of Faithful Fools) was walking the Camino de Santiago in Spain. Over the course of 42 days,...

Circumambulation is a practice of love. It is a practice of devotion. When circumambulating Mt. Tam, I embrace the mountain with my...