- Emphasizing the San Damiano Cross | Friar Reflections | 29th SIOT October 18, 2026 - Saints of God… the Lord be with you! Instead of my usual letter, this October, alongside our recent celebrations of the 800th Anniversary of the Transitus, I wish to share with you a poem inspired by the scholarship of Michael D. Guinan, OFM and his 2006 book, The Franciscan Vision and the Gospel of John, … Read More Emphasizing the San Damiano Cross | Friar Reflections | 29th SIOT
- Rooted & Rising | From the Desk of the Pastor | October 11, 2026 October 9, 2026 - Dear Parishioners, As the oldest Catholic church on the west, central coast of Florida, Sacred Heart has seen a lot of change throughout the years. Founded in 1859 as St. Louis Parish, generations who came before us witnessed the Civil War, Yellow Fever epidemics, and the Spanish-American War. Under the leadership of the Jesuits, they … Read More Rooted & Rising | From the Desk of the Pastor | October 11, 2026
- Living the Charism Today | From the Desk of the Pastor | Feast of St. Francis, 2026 October 4, 2026 - Reflecting on the Feast of St. Francis and the 800th Anniversary of His Passing… Dear Parishioners, As autumn opens before us and we gather as a faith community on this first Sunday of October, our hearts turn naturally to the great patriarch of our tradition: St. Francis of Assisi, whose feast day we celebrate on … Read More Living the Charism Today | From the Desk of the Pastor | Feast of St. Francis, 2026
