The “Transitus of St. Francis” commemorates the passing of St. Francis of Assisi from this life to eternal life with God. Celebrated on the evening of October 3rd, the vigil of his feast day, it is a solemn not mournful observance, Continue reading
For the twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary time, we will hear Jesus’ story about the poor man named Lazarus and the rich man (Luke 16:19-31). This Gospel passage coincides with National Migration Week – September 22-28, 2025 culminating with the World Day of Continue reading
This Wednesday is the important Franciscan feast of the Stigmata of St. Francis. St. Bonaventure in his Major Legend, gives some context: “In all things he wished without hesitation to be conformed to Christ crucified, who hung on the cross poor, suffering, Continue reading
Welcome Back! “For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.” – Matthew 18:20 As we embark on another school year, may we always find joy and comfort in these words from Continue reading
Welcome to our new students (pictured above) who begin a new chapter in their spiritual journey. Please join us in offering them a warm reception to the FST community. As St. Francis bestowed on his brother Leo, we greet our Continue reading
Monday, September 1 will be the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation. Please take some time to read Pope Leo XIV’s official message, Seeds of Peace and Hope for the tenth celebration of this important day for the Church Continue reading
The readings for the eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary time remind us of our ongoing need of conversion. “Stop lying to one another, since you have taken off the old self with its practices and have put on the new self, Continue reading
The readings for the sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary time are about being present to God by providing hospitality. “Sir, if I may ask you this favor, please do not go on past your servant. Let some water be brought, that Continue reading
In the Gospel for the fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary time, Jesus encourages his disciples to lead with a greeting of peace and even if it is not received, to leave in peace. St. Francis mirrored this action of Christ with Continue reading
This Sunday, we celebrate the feast of Corpus Christi, the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. The gospel passage speaks of the abundance of Christ. “Then taking the five loaves and the two fish, and looking Continue reading
