This Sunday’s readings move with a clear rhythm: God brings light where people are burdened, Christ calls us into a united community, and Jesus begins his public ministry by announcing a kingdom that touches real life. Isaiah declares that God breaks “the yoke… the bar… the rod of their oppressor”…

As an Old Catholic community rooted in the apostolic tradition yet responsive to the signs of our times, we gather this Second Sunday in Ordinary Time with hearts open to the Spirit’s movement in our world. The words of our Responsorial Psalm echo through our liturgy: “Here am I, Lord; I come to do…

A beloved child of God is dead. On January 8, 2026, Reuters reported that a 37-year-old Minnesota mother and U.S. citizen, Renee Nicole Good, was fatally shot by a U.S. immigration agent in Minneapolis during a large federal operation, as protests spread in Minneapolis and other U.S. cities. The…

We gather in the stillness and shadow of Christmas Midnight Mass to tell a story the world keeps trying to silence. It is not a story of comfort or control. It is not a story about power winning through force. It is the story of a child born into danger, poverty, and political violence. A ... Read…

Las lecturas de este domingo nos llevan más profundamente al corazón del Adviento, esa temporada en la que la Iglesia sostiene la tensión entre el anhelo y la esperanza, entre lo que está roto y lo que Dios está sanando. Isaías anima a un pueblo cansado: “Fortalezcan las manos débiles y afiancen…

This Sunday’s lectionary readings bring us deeper into the heart of Advent, that season when the Church holds tension between longing and hope, between what is broken and what God is healing. Isaiah encourages a weary people: “Strengthen the weak hands, and make firm the feeble knees” (Isaiah…

Hello, beloved community of Saint Francis Parish and Outreach! As we gather this week, whether in the sanctuary, over coffee, or in the quiet corners of our lives, let’s take a moment to reflect together. I want to invite you into a conversation, a gentle, honest one, about what our sacred…

Welcome, dear friends and neighbors! At Saint Francis Parish and Outreach, in the heart of Augusta, Georgia, we gather as a community committed to walking in the footsteps of Jesus, the one true King. This week, our hearts and minds are drawn to the scripture lessons of 2 Samuel 5:1-3, Colossians…

Hello, friends and family of Saint Francis Parish and Outreach in Augusta, Georgia! I hope this week finds you well and hopeful, even as the world seems stormy and uncertain. Our scripture readings for this Sunday are timely reminders of what it means to live as people of faith in a world that is…

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Hello, beloved friends and family of Saint Francis Parish and Outreach! I hope this finds you well and ready to step into another week together, rooted in prayer, action, and love. I’m grateful to share a few reflections with you as we look at our Sunday readings. The passages this week, 2…

Scripture, Community, and Outreach in Challenging Times Hello, Saint Francis family! As the leaves turn and the calendar brings us to the beautiful feasts of All Saints and All Souls, I invite you to join me in reflecting on what these special days mean for us, not just as individuals, but as a…

Dear friends, This week at Saint Francis Parish, the readings have provided meaningful insight, and I wish to offer a formal reflection to our community. The passages from Sirach 35:15b-17, 20-22b, 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18, and Luke 18:9-14 together emphasize the significance of humility, the…

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Greetings, beloved community of Saint Francis Parish and Outreach in Augusta, Georgia! As we gather this week, our lectionary readings call us to deeply reflect on what it means to stand up—not just in faith, but in action against injustice, racism, and hatred in our world. Keeping Faith When the…

Join us Sunday, October 5, 2025 for the Twenty Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Mass and the Blessing of Pets at 3:00 PM. If you cannot join us in person, you can join us virtually here on Facebook (www.facebook.com/SaintFrancis...) and YouTube (youtube.com/@SaintFranci...). We hope you will join!

October marks the Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi, beloved for his compassion toward all creatures and his embodiment of humble faith. This week’s lectionary readings, Habakkuk 1:2–3; 2:2–4, 2 Timothy 1:6–8, 13–14, and Luke 17:5–10, shine a light on the perseverance, faith, and service that Saint…

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#ATTORNEYS in #Georgia: We are in need of help. We have no money to pay for an attorney, but we are need your help. OUr parish is active in helping the local homeless in Augusta, GA. We are trying to do a breakfast one Saturday a month at the church for the homeless. GDPH is refusing to give us...

Facing the Challenge of Our Time Recent national headlines have raised troubling questions for Christians and communities of faith. The President’s designation of anti-fascists as terrorists brings to the fore deep concerns about justice, resistance, and our moral calling as followers of Jesus. For…

In the hush of Sunday morning, the familiar cadence of scripture calls us into a deeper awareness of society’s vulnerable: the marginalized, the overlooked, and those whose voices are too often drowned by the clamor of power and privilege. This week’s lectionary readings (Amos 8:4–7, 1 Timothy…

Sunday, as we celebrate the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, we will gather at the intersection of suffering and salvation, of brokenness and redemption. The Cross, a symbol once synonymous with shame and brutality, has become, through Christ, the supreme sign of healing, hope, and…

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Every so often, the readings presented in the Lectionary converge in a way that invites us to consider the weight and beauty of discipleship anew. This week, the wisdom of Scripture calls us to reflect on what it truly means to carry our cross and to share in the burdens of those most in need. ...…

What does it mean to be truly inclusive as a church? The question is as old as the concept of community itself, and as urgent now as ever in an age defined by migration, diversity, and the ongoing struggle for justice and dignity for all. When we turn to scripture—Sirach 3:17–18, 20, 28–29; Hebrews…

Let’s be honest—standing up for the marginalized isn’t a glamorous calling. It’s rarely comfortable. Sometimes it’s awkward, even painful, like trying to squeeze through a narrow door while carrying a suitcase full of privilege and bias you didn’t realize you packed. But the lectionary…

In the tapestry of Christian life, moments of challenge and division are woven side by side with threads of perseverance and hope. For the community of Saint Francis Parish and Outreach in Augusta, Georgia, these scriptural themes offer both a mirror and a compass—reflecting our reality and guiding…

Today, on this Feast of Saint Maximilian Kolbe, who died during World War II in a concentration camp, we release a statement on Homelessness and the use of the National Guard on United States soil. The parallels between those events in Germany and those unfolding on our shores is very disturbing.

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In the tapestry of Christian faith, the threads of hope, perseverance, and vigilance are woven through every era and community, from the earliest followers of Christ to present-day parishes like Saint Francis Parish and Outreach in Augusta, Georgia. The readings from Wisdom 18:6–9, Hebrews 11:1–2,…

We are working to raise enough to cover this month's parish needs. We are in need of $100 to pay everything this month. If you can help, you can donate below: Venmo and CashApp: saintfrancisparish paypal.me/saintfrancis... liberapay.com/saintfrancis... Thank you for your help! #mutualaid #donate

If you walk through the doors of Saint Francis Parish on any given Sunday, you’ll find more than stained glass and sacred hymns. You’ll encounter a community anchored in hope, wrestling honestly with the questions life throws our way. This week, as we reflect on scriptures from Ecclesiastes,…

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What does it truly mean to live the gospel? When we read the passages of Genesis 18:20–32, Colossians 2:12–14, and Luke 11:1–13, we are invited into a deep reflection on mercy, intercession, and the boundless grace of God. In these scriptures, we encounter the heart of the gospel—a call not only to…

Let’s start with a simple question: *What does it mean to be a Christian in today’s world?* It’s a question we all wrestle with at some stage—sometimes quietly in prayer, sometimes in the middle of a busy week, and sometimes when we see someone in need. If you’ve spent time at Saint Francis Parish…

Have you ever wondered what it feels like to truly belong? To walk through a door and be welcomed, not just with a handshake, but with open arms and genuine joy? That’s precisely what you’ll experience at Saint Francis Parish and Outreach in Augusta, Georgia—a spiritual community rooted in…

What a cool set of readings this week! Sometimes, the Bible smacks us in the face with big, lofty ideas, and sometimes it feels like it’s speaking right to our day-to-day, messy, ordinary lives. Isaiah, Galatians, and Luke—these three readings are like different voices in a chorus. Let’s see how…

When talking about Saints Peter and Paul, you’re diving into two of the most influential figures in the early Christian Church. But what’s fascinating is how their stories—and their writings—give us profound insights into what it means to lead in faith, whether you’re an apostle starting the Church…

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The celebration of the Body and Blood of Christ is one of the most meaningful aspects of faith for Christians. It ties together stories from the Old and New Testaments, showing us just how much God’s love and care for humanity have always been a part of the plan. Melchizedek’s Offering: A Hint of…

The doctrine of the Most Holy Trinity occupies a pivotal place at the heart of Old Catholic belief, revealing the profound mystery of God as one Being in three Persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. This profound concept, though difficult to fully grasp, illuminates the unique and…

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Join us starting June 5th at 8:00 PM ET for our weekly Bible Study. We will be streaming it on www.younow.com/BishopGreg. To sign up for the handouts, please register at gaggle.email/join/saint-f.... Hope to see you there! #oldcatholic #biblestudy #virtualbiblestudy

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Join us Sunday, June 1, 2025 for Ascension Sunday Mass at 3:00 PM. You can join us virtually here on Facebook (www.facebook.com/SaintFrancis...), and YouTube (youtube.com/@SaintFranci...). We hope you will join us! #oldcatholic #religion #faith #spirituality #CatholicMass

A Powerful Start Acts 1:1–11 opens the exciting story of the early Church, and honestly, it’s epic. Picture this: Jesus spends His last moments with His apostles, gives them a life-changing mission, and ascends to heaven in a cloud. oursaintfrancis.org/the-ascensio...