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

A Reminder to Repair What’s Broken

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…

The Renewal of Easter Friendship

February 11, 2026

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“It is with the same greeting that, on the evening of Easter, the Risen Lord addressed his disciples, afraid and locked in the Upper Room: ‘Peace be with you,’ that I greet you today. It…

A Safe Faith Environment for All

January 29, 2026

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We are called to share our Catholic Faith, and, at St. Francis, we heed this call in so many ways. From our various ministries, to our faith formation program and schools, to the parish athletic…

Improving Society Through Our Faith

January 15, 2026

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Catholic education is focused on our Catholic faith as an essential aspect of our students’ lives. However, Catholic schools aren't just "regular schools" with religion classes. Instead, its mission is to provide not only excellence…

Hidden Figures

January 1, 2026

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Sometimes we take for granted how well things work at St. Francis of Assisi. Everything flows relatively smoothly, especially given the number of ministries supported here. How does that happen? Who are the people who,…

In God’s Image

December 18, 2025

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Immigration and border enforcement are issues facing our country like never before. Before the celebration of Thanksgiving last month, Bishop Luis Zarama sent a letter out to the faithful of the Diocese of Raleigh, saying,…

The Friar of St. Francis

December 4, 2025

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It’s hard to have been at St. Francis Parish, or the schools here, for any length of time, and not know Father Jim Sabak. A “larger-than-life presence” doesn’t describe Father Jim adequately, but there may…

Advent: “To Come To” the Christmas Celebration

November 20, 2025

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Advent, as it states on the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) website, is a start in many ways. “The Advent season is a time of preparation that directs our hearts and minds to…

A Reminder to Repair What’s Broken

Let the Little Children Come to Me

Welcome to the Catholic Church

The Renewal of Easter Friendship

A Safe Faith Environment for All

Hidden Figures

In God’s Image

The Friar of St. Francis

Advent: “To Come To” the Christmas Celebration

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