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.
Peace. The power of reconciliation.
God’s House is all of Creation
As Francis of Assisi looked out of his cave and down to Assisi from the heights of Mount Subasio, it was as if the whole of creation were spread out beneath his cave, and God’s goodness rushed in upon him. He could only think of that pure Goodness and how God shares his life with […]
Retreat on Gospel Nonviolence
Retreat on Gospel Nonviolence: Breaking Barriers, Binding Wounds, Healing Nations Appropriate for individual or small group reflection, this retreat is based on the December 2020 virtual gathering that brought together more than 500 people from around the world for a three-hour retreat on gospel nonviolence. The video brings together the wisdom of distinguished speakers […]