Feast of
Saint Francis of Assisi 2024
Dear Members
of Saint Patrick Co-Cathedral,
Today we are
celebrating the feast day of the great saint, Saint Francis of Assisi. When we
look at his life, we see one who had much but gave it all up to the service of
God. He heard the call of Christ to “Go, rebuild my church which is falling
down.” Saint Francis thought he was
talking about the small church of San Damiano which was in ruins. After
rebuilding the small church and a few others he came to the realization that
God meant the Church.
While He is
not so blunt with us, Christ wants each of us to “Go, rebuild my church which
is falling down.” Christ wants us to do what we can to evangelize the world.
God wants us to make a difference in what is happening in our community, in our
country and in the world.
As we
approach election day, it is important for us to ask ourselves if we are voting
in a way that promotes the greater glory of God or are we voting in a way that
promotes our own glory. Francis gave up fame and fortune to follow Christ. He
realized that when Jesus told his disciples that they would have to pick up their
crosses and follow him it would not be an easy task. Sometimes we must take on
a little sacrifice for ourselves in order for God’s will to be done. Let us ask
Saint Francis to pray for us today as we get ready to make important decisions
for our community, state and nation.
Yours in
Christ,
Father Leo McDowell
Pastor
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