In today’s Gospel, people come to Jesus with a question about the Galileans killed by Pilate and eighteen citizens killed by a falling tower. They ask if their deaths were punishment for their sins. No, says, Jesus, they did not die because of their sinfulness any more than we live because of our righteousness. Then, […]
This weekend (after 8 am, 10 am, 12 noon Masses) our Stewardship Committee is inviting us to consider the ways we give of our time and talent to this community in service. In particular, I encourage you to serve in one of the Liturgical Ministries. This is a very large parish and it takes lots […]
INSIDE: You know it is not too late for any of us. There is still time to change and with God’s help, a possibility of bearing fruit. Let us review our Lenten resolutions and initiate them if we haven’t done so. — Fr. Vince (pg. 3)
Click here for Pensamiento Franciscano – Reverencia, a copy of this article in Spanish. Reverence is an aspect of adoration. It is recognizing and honoring God and his word with adoring awe, fear and respect. How we conduct ourselves speaks of our reverence and our relationship with God. Franciscan spirituality manifests a profound reverence for […]
MY GOD AND MY ALL A Lenten Prayer Service Br. Rufino Zaragoza OFM and Friends Saturday, March 30, 2019 Mission Church | 7:00 p.m. Inspired by Franciscan spirituality, the music of Brother Rufino nourishes those who hunger for a meditative encounter with God. An ensemble of singers and musicians will join him to perform some […]
Faustina: Messenger of Divine Mercy, the live theatrical one-woman drama performed by actress Jennifer Pagano will be presented at Mission San Luis Rey Parish Serra Center in Oceanside on Monday, April 8 at 7:00 pm, Admission will be $10/ticket. Tickets are available online here or after masses or at the front office of the parish. […]
Enjoy our shared focus on Catholic Social Justice, activities for families, faith groups, ministries or individuals. Click here for a calendar of parish events, and join us on our shared Lenten Journey! Disfrute de nuestro enfoque compartido en la justicia social católica, actividades para familias, grupos religiosos, ministerios o individuos. ¡Únase a nosotros en nuestro […]
BEING FRANCISCAN: SUNDAY, MARCH 31, 2019 English: 9:05- 9:50 am St. Francis Hall Spanish: 10:50-11:45 am Join Br. Javier “Tito” Garcia as he shares reflections on Lent, Dialogue, and Reconciliation. Hear Br. Tito connect the story of St. Francis and the leper to his current ministry with families in need. He will talk about the […]
Traditionally on this Second Sunday of Lent, we hear the story of the transfiguration of Jesus atop a high mountain. In Luke’s version this year, this miraculous event is tied to the Resurrection. The Transfiguration gives us a glimpse of the Resurrection and a taste of the glory which is to be found on the […]
INSIDE: The Transfiguration gives us a glimpse of the Resurrection and a taste of the glory which is to be found on the other side of the cross. Fr. Vince (pg. 3)
