Saint Francis of Assisi Ministry

Advent

  • Dreaming of a Green Christmas

    According to the Stanford University recycling center, Americans make 25% more trash between Thanksgiving and New Year’s than at any other time of the year. Much of it, of course, is caused by the waste produced by decorating and gift… Continue reading

  • Advent is a Time for an Ecological Conversion

    Advent is a time of anticipation, a time to prepare for something better that will be arriving soon. As Christians, Advent is a time to prepare for the anniversary of Christ’s birth into the world. We spend time praying and… Continue reading

  • A Simpler Advent to Prepare the Way

    The Advent season consists of the four weeks preceding Christmas. This is a time of renewal, a time to prepare for the coming of the Lord. A time to take stock of what is important in our lives and how… Continue reading