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  • Fueling the Missions of Hope (10/1/2025)

    On October 4th we celebrate the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi. Many think of animals or nature when they think of St. Francis. Another thing to keep in mind is that he is our secondary patron of the Diocese of La Crosse. Therefore, it is always good to turn to him and ask for his intercession. St. Francis also had a great love for the Holy Eucharist. Even if a church was locked he would stop outside the front doors to pray for a moment when he was on a journey.

    As you notice, this weekend is our start of the Diocesan Annual Appeal. It reminds us that we are a part of something bigger than our parish and we are called to work together in making known the Gospel. “Fueling the Missions of Hope” is the title of this year’s Appeal. It reminds us that we are all a part of the mission of Jesus. As we clearly see in the news, we need hope. The negative can be overwhelming so we do need hope on so many levels.

    Death is an area that can drain our hope. There is a presentation on October 7th at 6 pm at St. Casimir by one of the local hospice groups. I encourage everyone to learn more about what hospice does not only for the individual but families as well.

    From Patrick Kelly, the Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus, Columbia magazine August 2024; he reflects on the Eucharistic processions that were going on around the country. “In his desire to teach, heal and transform us, Jesus has also given us the sacraments, through which he remains present. We become spiritually and physically united with him when we receive him in holy Communion in the Mass. He is always waiting for us to spend time with him in Eucharistic adoration. And when there is rupture in our relationship, due to sin, we go to him in confession to offer a heartfelt apology and receive forgiveness. But if we truly want Christ to transform us, we must actively surrender our entire will to him. Indeed, his words to the Father must become our own: ‘not my will but yours be done.’ (Lk 22:42).” God is so good in giving us the saints but even better by giving us Himself in the Holy Eucharist. May our lives reflect that reality to the world.

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