The Church's Mission and Ministry
In this sermon, delivered by Father Stuart Bates on October 5, 2025, in observance of the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, and the 75th anniversary of the St. Francis mission in West Houston, Father Bates emphasizes that the church's foundation is Jesus Christ, who is the head of the body, and that the parishioners of St. Francis are members of this body. The core of the sermon centers on the church's mission—to restore unity with God and one another—which is carried out primarily by laypersons (the ministers of the church). The sermon concludes by urging the congregation to prioritize prayer and service, drawing inspiration from St. Francis's spiritual transformation.
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