Living the Gospel: Lessons from St. Francis | The Rev. Paige Blair-Hubert

In this sermon celebrating the Feast of St. Francis, Mother Paige challenges believers to reflect on whether their lives are truly recognizable as those of Jesus' disciples. Emphasizing the radical and transformative nature of the gospel, the sermon contrasts the domesticated version of Jesus as a mascot with Jesus as the Messiah who calls for profound change. Using stories from St. Francis' life, including his encounter with the Sultan and the wolf of Gubbio, Mother Paige underscores the importance of living out the good news not only for humanity but all of creation. Listeners are encouraged to embrace the deep, transformative love of God and to question how their actions align with the teachings of Jesus and St. Francis.

00:00 Opening Prayer and Introduction

00:09 The Gospel of St. Francis

01:12 Living the Radical Gospel

04:22 St. Francis: A Life of Transformation

05:36 Stories of St. Francis

09:38 The Message of Incarnation

12:13 Conclusion: Jesus as Messiah, Not Mascot