Welcome back from a week of respite! In the readings for this Sunday, we hear how God hears the cry of the poor. “The prayer of the lowly pierces the clouds; it does not rest till it reaches its goal, Continue reading →

“Return, my soul, to your rest; the Lord has been very good to you” – Psalms 116:7 Have a restful Fall break and reading week. Find time for silence, time in nature, quality time with a friend or anything that might Continue reading →

Two weeks ago, our new student leaders, were given a blessing at our FST liturgy. They are Joan Choi and Daniel Kaatz (receiving the blessing on zoom) from the MTS-FT (Online) and John Murcko and Nick Straub from our in-person Continue reading →

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 →