In the gospel for the fifth Sunday in Lent, Jesus, in his response to an accused woman, challenges us to recognize in others our shared humanity. Compassion and forgiveness are connected. Ilia Delio, OSF in her book, Compassion: Living in the Spirit of St. Francis, gives us a glimpse of how Christ invites us to change our hearts:

“Compassion transcends isolation because the choice to be for another is the rejection of being alone. The compassionate person recognizes the other as part of oneself in a way that is mystical and ineffable. It is not rational caring for another but a deep identification with the other as brother and sister.”

Upcoming Events

• Wednesday, April 2nd — FST’s weekly liturgy at Founders Chapel at 4:30pm followed by a community meal with an Italian feast.
• Zoom rosary each Saturday at 4:30pm PDT. All are welcome to participate by clicking here.

Advising Week, Course Schedule, Fall Registration

The Fall 2025 course schedule (in-person) is now available! Please review the offerings and schedule an appointment with your advisor to plan your semester. Advising week is March 31-April 4 and registration will open April 7.

Click here to view the Fall course schedule.

Student Retreat Opportunities

The student leadership team will be hosting two retreats in the coming months:

1. Saturday, April 5th, 9-11am, Coronado Hall (room 132B). “Transformative Wounds: A FST Lenten Retreat.” This hybrid offering will look at how we might see the five wounds of Christ in our world today and be pilgrims of hope as we journey through this jubilee year in the Church. RSVP here by Monday, March 31.
2. Saturday, May 10th, 9am-5pm – “Sowers of Hope: An Immersive Day of Recollection in the Spirit of Laudato Si.” Led by Br. Keith Warner and Mark Ceder, students will visit four locations along the Tijuana River estuary experiencing the land, ecological destruction and taking time to reflect on how we can be sowers of hope. The day will include lunch and transportation for only $15.00. Spots are limited so RSVP here as soon as possible.

Join US for a Special Ministry Fair

Saturday, May 3rd, 9:30am-3pm, Good Shepherd Catholic Church (8200 Gold Coast Dr., San Diego, CA 92126).

FST will host a day of inspiration and reflection, with the theme of Rebirth. The event is FREE and includes breakfast and lunch! All are welcome. Click here for more information and to register.

Employment Opportunity

The Saint Francis Center in Los Angeles, California is seeking to hire an Executive Director. For more information and to apply, please click here.