Mike Watson, Author at The Catholic Community of St. Francis of Assisi

A Franciscan Perspective on Mission in the 3rd Millennium

September 3, 2026

Since Jesus and the Apostles, the Church has been “on mission.” It was true then and remains true today. It is the purpose of the Church, perhaps best said by Pope Francis: To…

Values in Action

August 19, 2026

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Ever since the Franciscan beginnings of St. Francis of Assisi Parish, under the leadership of David McBriar, we have been committed to service; service directed toward the entire Raleigh community. Many years ago, when the…

The Legacy of a Love of Learning

August 5, 2026

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The St. Francis Preschool has been serving the families of the Catholic Community of St. Francis since 1991, providing a loving learning environment for our youngest parishioners. As the Preschool celebrates its 35th anniversary, it…

The St. Francis Who Led Us Here

July 23, 2026

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“Francis changed the church by refusing to give in to the prevalent view of the time that all creation was riddled with sin and ugliness. He helped remind the Church of God’s goodness inherent in…

A Farewell and Celebration of Father Joseph

June 25, 2026

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In every family, every group of friends, every business, and in every other kind of community, there are welcoming and parting commemorations. We have embraced different priests as they joined our community with celebration and…

Papal Jubilee Decree: A Special Year of St. Francis

June 10, 2026

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Pope Leo XIV has proclaimed a “Special Year of St. Francis” to commemorate the 800th anniversary of our patron saint’s death. This Franciscan Jubilee Year, running from January 10 th , 2026, to January 10…

Seek and You Will Find

April 30, 2026

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In the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 7, verse 7-8, it says, “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone…

A Reminder to Repair What’s Broken

April 16, 2026

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Many of us have busy lives and do not always have a focus beyond our family's needs and our responsibilities. It isn’t that people don’t care, and especially at St. Francis, where we have had…

Let the Little Children Come to Me

March 12, 2026

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In the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 19:13-14, Jesus admonishes his disciples: ‘The children were brought to him that he might lay his hands on them and pray. The disciples rebuked them, but Jesus said, “Let…

Welcome to the Catholic Church

February 24, 2026

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The Order of Christian Initiation for Adults, or OCIA, is a welcoming program that fosters community and faith growth, inviting adults interested in joining the Catholic faith to learn more. Initially, this was…

A Franciscan Perspective on Mission in the 3rd Millennium

Values in Action

The Legacy of a Love of Learning

The St. Francis Who Led Us Here

A Farewell and Celebration of Father Joseph

Papal Jubilee Decree: A Special Year of St. Francis

Seek and You Will Find

A Reminder to Repair What’s Broken

Let the Little Children Come to Me

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