Father's Focus
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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
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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
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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
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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
Morality Matters
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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
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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
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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
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Motherhood
Our Role as Spiritual Leaders When I think of the phrase “spiritual leader of the family,” I immediately think of... Read More