Feast of St. Francis of Assisi: October 4
The life story of Saint Francis is packed with so much inspiration and wisdom that anyone who learns about it is bound to be amazed and influenced, but how did this “Little Poor Man of Assisi” garner so many followers, millions over the last 800 years? We have all seen a statue or an image of Saint Francis of Assisi, and in many of the representations, he’s dressed in beggar’s clothes, not caring much for his physical appearance… clearly not an influencer for the fashion or beauty industry. Rather, he influenced others by preaching with his actions and by the way, he lived his life, bearing witness to love, charity, humility, and authenticity. His love for God was so impassioned that it spread to others who became his followers, who themselves became influencers, including Saint Clare, Saint Ignatius, Saint Bonaventure, Saint Anthony of Padua, Saint Padre Pio, Saint Maximilian Kolbe, and now, Pope Francis...
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Join us via Zoom on Sunday at 10 am to hear Michael Flahive share the relationship we develop with the Word through reading and living. This is a two-part presentation. Justin Brinkley will be sharing the following week.
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On Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at 5 PM, St. Edward's University will welcome Dr. Hosffman Ospino, Associate Professor of Hispanic Ministry and Religious Education and Department Chair of Religious Education and Pastoral Ministry at Boston College. Dr. Ospino will present his lecture, "Latinos and the Re-Creation of American Catholicism in the Twenty-First Century." Learn more and register here.
Be on the look-out for Fr. Paolo's study on The Law of Love. A six-week study looking at scripture passages, comparing and sharing the love from God of the Old Testament and the love of Jesus in the New Testament. We will be applying the love and Bible passages to the COVID period we are currently in.
