Learning to live the Gospel of Jesus Christ in the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi.

An Invitation From Our Bishop

As a public service, NBC San Diego and Telemundo20 will be broadcasting Mass on Christmas to households throughout the San Diego diocese.   Bishop McElroy will preside at the English-language Mass and Bishop Bejarano will preside over the Spanish.  Both Masses take place at The Immaculata.   Mass can be seen in English starting at Read More

“Annunciation”

This is the full version of the poem written by Denise Levertov, cited by Fr. Sam in his Associate Pastor’s letter. ‘Hail, space for the uncontained God’From the Agathistos Hymn,Greece, VIc We know the scene: the room, variously furnished,almost always a lectern, a book; alwaysthe tall lily. Arrived on solemn grandeur of great wings,the angelic Read More

¡SOMOS FRANCISCANOS!

DE NUESTRO PÁRROCO ASOCIADO En esta Fiesta de San Francisco, solo quiero recordarles que ¡TODOS ustedes son Franciscanos! Puede que no lleven el hábito marrón como lo hacemos los frailes, pero al ser miembros de esta parroquia Franciscana, también son Franciscanos. ¿Qué significa eso? Aquí hay un resumen de los valores Franciscanos, adaptado de la Read More

We Are All Franciscans

On this Feast of St. Francis, I just want to remind all of you that you are ALL Franciscans! You may not be wearing the brown habit like we friars do, but by being members of this Franciscan parish, you too are Franciscans. What does that mean? Here is a summary of Franciscan values, adapted Read More

Celebrating St. Francis

At Mission San Luis Rey Parish, we are blessed to be surrounded by Franciscans. Our Franciscan Brothers of the Order of Friars Minor live right next door to us at the Mission. They preach, serve the poor and sick, work as priests, pastor us, mentor our children, and walk beside us as equal partners to Read More

Map to Pet Blessing / Bendición de Mascota

Saturday, October 3, 2020Sábado, 3 de octubre de 2020 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.10 a.m. a 1 p.m. Drive‐Thru StationsEstaciones estilo Drive‐Thru Mission and Parish GroundsMisión y Parroquia Join us on Saturday, October 3rd, with your beloved pet for a blessing from your vehicle. Multiple stations will be available. Please note, blessings will only be Read More

Spiritual Communion / Comunión Espiritual

Spiritual Communion /Comunión Espiritual My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.  I love You above all things,  and I desire to receive You into my soul.  Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally,  come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already Read More

Pope Invites Catholics to Pray Rosary Together for Feast of St. Joseph

Join our Holy Father and Catholics around the world on a special day of prayer for St. Joseph’s Feast day, Thursday, March 19, 2020, at 1 pm PST, reflecting on the Luminous mysteries. Here is a translation of the pope’s remarks: Tomorrow we will celebrate the Solemnity of Saint Joseph. In life, work, family, joy, Read More

Dejar Ir

San Francisco de Asís usó “Dejar ir” como una forma de acercarse a Dios. Dejó a su familia, sus posesiones, su sueño de ser un caballero y su miedo a los leprosos. No fue hasta que Francisco dejó de lado estas cosas que fue capaz de entregar su vida por completo a Dios. San Francisco Read More

Letting Go

St. Francis of Assisi used “Letting Go” as a way to get closer to God. He let go of his family, his possessions, his dream of being a knight and his fear of lepers. It wasn’t until Francis let go of these things that he was able to fully give his life to God. St. Read More

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