St. Francis Room

Holy Father’s Message for the 58th World Day of Peace

Without gratitude, we are unable to recognize God’s gifts. Yet in his infinite mercy the Lord does not abandon sinful humanity, but instead reaffirms his gift of life by the saving forgiveness offered to all through Jesus Christ. That is why, in teaching us the “Our Father”, Jesus told us to pray: “Forgive us our trespasses”
Love Heals and Unites

Quote: St Thomas Aquinas said Faith had to do with things are not seen, and hope with things that are not at hand.” The grace filled words of the centurion we pray just before we receive the Holy Communion “Lord I am not worthy to receive you, but you say the word, I will be…
Jesus Challenges Us to Respond with Hope, Faith and Love

First Sunday of Advent Theme: AWAKE Year C: Jeremiah 33.14-16; 1 Thessalonians 3.12-4.2; and Luke 21.25-28, 34-36. Story: There is a story of a typical last-minute Christmas shopper, a mother who was busily running from store to store when suddenly she realized that her three-year-old son was no longer holding her hand. In…