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Sunday's Gospel Reflection
 The hidden Christ in every heart, waiting for an embrace: One of the most transformative moments in St. Francis’s life was his encounter with a leper—someone he feared and avoided. Yet Francis drew near and embraced him with compassion. In the person he once feared, Francis discovered Christ. What was once bitter became sweet. This is the mystery of Franciscan spirituality: the brokenness we try to avoid may become the very place where Christ chooses to reveal Himself.
A hidden Christ lives in every heart. Sometimes He shines through kindness and joy; sometimes He is hidden beneath wounds, loneliness, anger, or fear—even behind someone who seems difficult, distant, or grumpy. Perhaps the question is not simply, “Where can I find Christ?” Perhaps the deeper question is: “Can I recognize Christ where I have learned not to look?” Human beauty is not found in perfection, but in what love awakens. Patience can uncover tenderness, compassion can restore dignity, and forgiveness can bring peace. Our calling is not to judge people by what we see, but to love them toward who they can become. As we celebrate the 800th anniversary of St. Francis of Assisi's death (1226–2026) The challenge remains: Can we look beyond brokenness and appearances to recognize the hidden Christ waiting to be loved? Where we least look, Christ waits: the hidden beauty of every heart. Happy feast of St. Francis to all and let us pray that may the spirit of St. Francis accompany us on our life journey. Blessings in Christ,
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Rosary, Saturdays at 3:00 pm in the Mission garden.
