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

A Dragon’s Tale

January 2, 2024

There once was a Dragon, giant and colored green, who delighted so many children; it made quite a scene. For years, he watched the preschool playground for all, ensuring the kids were safe and didn’t…

Well, I made a difference for that one!

December 13, 2023

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Many of you have heard the story of the starfish on the beach. While indeed an imperfect analogy for this story, here is the tale: A young girl was walking along a beach where hundreds…

The Christmas Creche, 800 Years of Tradition and History

December 3, 2023

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Do you remember setting up a nativity as a child? Do you recall putting the stable, the shepherds, the animals, and Mary and Joseph in place but waiting until Christmas to put baby Jesus out?…

Continuing Education: Adult Faith Formation

November 16, 2023

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As Catholics, formation in the faith is not just for the ‘pre-confirmation’ crowd of children, those being formed at home, in Catholic schools, in faith/youth formation, and adults in RCIA. Our faith is a continual…

For the Lord heareth the poor, and despiseth not his prisoners. Psalm 69:33

November 2, 2023

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Our faith calls us to help the poor, the immigrant, the stranger, those who hunger and thirst, and the prisoner. As it relates to the latter, it is a delicate balance when considering societal ills,…

How Can Creation Not Point To The Idea Of A Creator?

October 7, 2023

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“Faith and reason are like two wings on which the human spirit rises to the contemplation of truth; and God has placed in the human heart a desire to know the truth—in a word, to…

Educated in Faith

September 22, 2023

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At St. Francis of Assisi, the primary focus of formation is the education of families in the Catholic faith and the development of faithful followers of Jesus Christ. Two keystones of these faith formation programs…

There’s Something About Mary

September 8, 2023

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Mary has a special place in the life of the Church. Yet, her role can seem confusing to both members of the Catholic Church and those who are Christians of other traditions or unfamiliar with…

Women in the Church: The Guidance of St. Phoebe

August 26, 2023

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It was very early in Catholic Church history when deacons, bishops, and presbyters were understood to hold a special place in the community. According to the Archdiocese of Newark website’s article on the diaconate in…

Summer of Faith

August 14, 2023

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Every summer, parents search for ways to get their children some experiences during their summer break that are engaging and interesting. What is more interesting than our faith and more engaging than the chance to…

A Dragon’s Tale

Well, I made a difference for that one!

The Christmas Creche, 800 Years of Tradition and History

Continuing Education: Adult Faith Formation

For the Lord heareth the poor, and despiseth not his prisoners. Psalm 69:33

How Can Creation Not Point To The Idea Of A Creator?

Educated in Faith

There’s Something About Mary

Women in the Church: The Guidance of St. Phoebe

Summer of Faith

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