Penelope Bridges Today we celebrate the life and legacy of one of our most beloved saints, Francis of Assisi. Even though he lived over 800 years ago, we know quite a lot about his life. He lived from c.1181-1215 in central Italy. His family was wealthy, middle-class, merchants of fine textiles. As a teenager Francis … READ MORE…
Dear St. Paul’s family, Some time in the next few days you will find a letter in your mailbox from me, inviting you to make a financial pledge to St. Paul’s Cathedral, for the support of our operating budget in 2024. I will get a copy of the letter too, even though I wrote it, … READ MORE…
From Our Cathedral Simpler Living Creation Care and Sacred Ground in Action (SGIA) ministries: Sometimes we are blessed with a serendipitous opportunity: in this instance we can act in solidarity with our indigenous sisters and brothers by supporting an ecosystem they have creatively stewarded for many centuries. The Chumash (pronounced Shoo – maa- sh) Heritage National Marine … READ MORE…
Dear Members and Friends of St. Paul’s Cathedral: Once again, our recent “Homecoming” Ministry Fair spoke to the generosity of our members at the Cathedral to Love Christ, Serve Others, and Welcome All. We are truly blessed with a congregation inspired by the Holy Spirit to care deeply for one another, those in need, the … READ MORE…
From St. Paul’s Simpler Living Creation Care Ministry: As we approach the end of the Season of Creation, with October 8th’s Blessing of the Animals, please consider these additional creation focused offerings. This Saturday: Join Fr. Brian Petersen in his Season of Creation Chaparral Chapel walk September 30 at the San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge … READ MORE…
By guest preacher Lindsey Seegers at St. Paul’s Cathedral on September 24, 2023 There were more days than not this past week when I woke up in a funk. Everything felt harder and heavier than it needed to be. And even though those are the mornings when it’s hardest to get out of bed, it’s … READ MORE…
From the Sacred Ground in Action ministry Today is the International Day of Peace and Justice, especially relevant for those who have left their homelands seeking both justice and peace. While the welcome location has moved for the safety of our migrant friends, the situation at the border changes frequently and these, our neighbors, continue … READ MORE…
From the Simpler Living creation care ministry At this week’s Climate Ambition Summit in New York City, UN Secretary-General Antony Gutierrez told the audience, “Humanity has opened the gates of hell…. Climate action is dwarfed by the scale of the challenge…. But the future is not fixed…. We must make up time lost to foot-dragging, … READ MORE…
In 1981, The United Nations General Assembly declared the third Tuesday of September as International Day of Peace. This day coincided with opening day of annual session of the General Assembly. The purpose of the day was and still remains, to strengthen the ideals of peace around the world. I believe I was around 10 … READ MORE…
Saint Francis of Assisi, the founder of the Franciscan Order of Friars, has been called the most admired and least imitated of all the saints for his passion and determination to follow Jesus’ teachings. He was an Italian Catholic friar in the early 13th century whose love for nature and animals became the stuff of legend. … READ MORE…