Skipping Communion – A Sign of Reverence
At many Sunday Masses, it can feel like everyone goes forward to receive the Eucharist. For Catholics who remain in... Read More
Faith Formation
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
Overcoming Anger & Seeking Reconciliation
Focus: Anger, if left unchecked, can damage the soul; reconciliation brings healing and peace. Catechism: 2302-2303, 1431 | Scripture: Ephesians... Read More
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
The Spiritual & Corporal Works of Mercy: Battle Armor Against the Sin of Indifference
There’s nothing that kills love more effectively than indifference. If you think about it, even anger or sorrow shows that... 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
Motherhood
Our Role as Spiritual Leaders When I think of the phrase “spiritual leader of the family,” I immediately think of... Read More