In a few days. Pope Francis will be on American soil for his first visit to our. country. Many people will be listening carefully to what he will say to us. He has already made it clear' that he wants to experience the poor as well as the powerful during his visit. I am praying that the Lord will work through.' him to bring reconciliation wherever it is needed in our country. I am als praying that we will be open to his word's to us as a nation.
The feast of St. Francis of Assisi is coming on October 4th, a Sunday this year. For the third year in a row, the friars will be.'hosting a pet blessing on Saturday, October 3rd. The blessing will begin at 11:00am and will take place in the prayer garden. We are getting a bigger crowd every year, so come early for a good place.
On Saturday evening the celebration of the passing of St. Francis, which we call the Transitus will be held at the Felician Sisters' chapel in Livonia at 7:00pm in the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Convent, 36800 Schoolcraft, Livonia, MI 48154. All are welcome to come to this moving service.