St. Francis Catholic Church, my home parish, has long had a relationship with the four Holy Family Catholic Churches in southwest VA. Mainly it was from money collections from Mass. The church has now established an Appalachian mission where item donations, such as clothes, household supplies, tools, and gift baskets, are collected and sent to […]
The Joy of Pope Francis
Dear brothers and sisters, Peace be with you as you reflect and give thanks for the life of our beloved Pope Francis today. “Christ is risen! These words capture the entire meaning of our existence, for we were not made for death but for life. #Easter ” -Pope Francis.
A Christmas Story
May you all enjoy this Christmas Story and have a wonderful Christmas Season. God bless you.
Pope Francis will sign new encyclical on human fraternity at the tomb of St. Francis of Assisi
“The words “Fratelli tutti” are from St. Francis of Assisi, just as were the words “Laudato Si’” which the pope chose as the title of his second encyclical. It is highly significant that the Argentine pope has decided to sign the encyclical at the tomb of St. Francis. As he has stated on numerous occasions, […]
Just Peacemaking
The challenge and promise of nonviolence is embodied and entrusted with the peacemakers of the planet. Will you be a peacemaker? Incarnation’s Just Peacemaking group will meet weekly on Wednesdays starting September 11. *Meeting dates: September 11, 18, 25; October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; November 6, 13, 20; December 4 To learn more or to […]