Bishop of Segorbe-Castellón de la Plana delivers homily on the VIII Centenary of the transit of Saint Francis of Assisi

The Bishop of Segorbe-Castellón de la Plana delivered a homily on October 4, 2026, at the San Francisco de Asís parish church in Villarreal to mark the 800th anniversary of the death of Saint Francis of Assisi.

During the service, the bishop noted that Saint Francis passed away on the night of October 3, 1226. He stated that the saint's life and legacy remain relevant to the Church's need for renewal and to people seeking simplicity, peace, and fraternity.

The bishop encouraged the faithful to move beyond mere remembrance by listening to the Gospel and contemplating Christ, as Saint Francis did. He used the day's scripture readings to reflect on the essential nature of the saint's life, specifically highlighting Jesus' words regarding the revelation of divine truths to the humble.