Lord, Teach Us to Pray
Last Sunday our readings focused on prayer—specifically, persistence in prayer. At the heart of the Gospel is a simple yet... Read More
Church Father’s Focus
Loving God and Neighbor the Call of the Good Samaritan
One of the most well-known parables of Jesus is the story of the Good Samaritan. It begins when a scholar... Read More
An Introduction from Our New Parochial Vicar, Father Kevin Lix
Dear Parishioners of St. Francis of Assisi, Greetings! I am delighted and humbled that I am now one of your... Read More
An Introduction from Our New Parochial Vicar, Father Grant Huslig
Praised be Jesus Christ! My name is Fr. Grant Huslig, and I am very grateful to be one of the... Read More
A Welcome Message from Our New Pastor, Father James Schibi
Dear St. Francis of Assisi parish family, Peace and blessings to you! It is with great joy and deep gratitude... Read More
A Door Opened
A Knock and a Wave “Behold, I stand at the door and knock…” (Rev 3:20). This is the biblical... Read More
“This is My Home” – A Personal Farewell
This is my home. Nearly a year ago, I wrote a draft of this Father’s Focus. Now, I re-present it... Read More
It Takes Humility to be Human
IT TAKES HUMILITY TO BE HUMAN. Just think about those two words: humility and human. They both come from the... Read More
Resurrection and Hope
Easter Sunday Homily, 4.20.2025 Today is the day the Lord has made—let us rejoice and be glad! (Psalm 118:24). I remember... Read More
The Gospel Echoed in Every Good Story
Discovering Christ in the Pattern of Every Life & Every Tale Why Every Movie Feels Like the Gospel Every movie... Read More
Sanctity
Sanctity is being caught up in the love of the Father for the Son. This concept has recently been impressed... Read More
He is Risen – Live as One Caught Up in Love
Alleluia! He is risen indeed! In this sacred season of Easter, we celebrate not only a historical event but a... Read More