Father Vince Corso

10/10/2026

Our soulmate is the one who makes life come to life. ~ R. Bach

10/09/2026

10/08/2026

I was a grief counselor in the aftermath of 9/11. The event itself was traumatic for school aged children but even more disruptive was the fear of it possibly happening again.

Children don't have the capacity to fully understand the complexities of national politics or the rantings of a madman president. They do however feel and experience fear of what might happen to them and their families and friends when threats like these are spewed from the mouth of an imbecile. Enough. Will our elected representatives do something? Anything?

San Diego Education Association represents over 6,500 educators. We are done being polite about this.

When national rhetoric treats San Diego as a punchline, it does not stay on a stage. It walks straight into our classrooms. Our educators spent this morning sitting with young students who heard their home mocked on national television, answering questions no child should have to ask, and holding their own fear quietly so a room full of kids could feel safe.

That is not in any job description. Nobody pays our educators enough to carry that weight. They do it anyway, because that is what showing up for this community looks like.

More than 115,000 active-duty military personnel call this region home. They are the parents of the children sitting in our classrooms. San Diego has paid real prices in service to this country. Nobody gets to call that small. Nobody gets to call it a joke.

San Diego Education Association will not sit quietly while political theater puts fear in our students and extra weight on the educators holding them steady. Our members show up for our communities every single day. We expect the same respect in return, and we will keep saying it until somebody listens.

Children at the Heart. Educators at the Center. Justice at the Core.

- Monique Barrett
President, San Diego Education Association

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10/08/2026

I was a grief counselor in the aftermath of 9/11. The event itself was traumatic for school aged children but even more disruptive was the fear of it possibly happening again.

Children don't have the capacity to fully understand the complexities of national politics or the rantings of a madman president. They do however feel and experience fear of what might happen to them and their families and friends when threats like these are spewed from the mouth of an imbecile. Enough. Will our elected representatives do something? Anything?

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10/03/2026

No matter what, when you go out into the world, it is best to hold hands and stick together. ~ Robert Fulghum

10/03/2026

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10/03/2026

Saint Francis, who died on October 3, 1226, is celebrated for his teachings on peace, community, and respect for the environment. This year is the 800th anniversary of his death. His legacy continues to inspire millions around the world, making this anniversary a significant occasion for reflection and action in the spirit of his values. Simply put, Francis pointed to the connectivity between all beings, all of creation.

Our human family is in a difficult time. Global conflict, the rise of and the deadly impact of authoritarian figures at home and abroad, the ascension of fear and mistrust of neighbor, violence against immigrants, hatred of non-straight-folks, basically the abuse of the Gospel - all these false flags are windows into the darker side of our humanity. In the old days, we used to call it "evil."

Such manifestations distract us from our most fundamental human calling: to be human and to be a reflection of Divine Compassion and Goodness. Francis challenges us to embrace everyone regardless of race, ethnicity, gender. Everyone.

Such an attitude might seem unattainable because of what we might need to give up -- power, a preconception, a judgement, a thought, a falsehood spread about another. It cannot be that way if we are to be followers of Compassion.

I share a favorite passage from the biography of Francis: "Francis: A Model for Human Liberation" written by Brazilian liberation theologian Leonardo Boff whose words help me to celebrate who Francis continues to be for me: “We can dance in the world because it is the theatre of the glory of God and of God's children. Francis of Assisi, more than an idea, is a spirit and a way of life. The spirit and way of life are only manifest in practice, not in a formula, idea, or ideal. Everything in Francis invites practice: 'exire de saeculo' – to leave the imperial system, in an act that makes real more devotion towards others, more gentleness with the poor, and greater respect for nature."

Francis’ example reminds us that the human heart can have no room for fear. The world is too small to hold grudges or to mistrust or ignore or hate anyone who looks or speaks or lives or loves or believes differently than we do. This is what I hold in my heart this year as we commemorate the life of Francis of Assisi.

Special Greetings to all my Franciscan Family
Happy Feast Day! Pax et Bonum - Peace and Good!

The image is attributed to Cimabue and depicts what is believed to be a close representation of Francis.

09/29/2026

Choosing Father Vince Corso to officiate our wedding at Perona Farms was such a meaningful decision for us. We wanted our ceremony to reflect our Christian faith while still feeling personal to us as a couple, and we appreciated the time he took to help us think through what that would look like. One of the things that stands out most is meeting with him at his home before the wedding. We were able to talk through the ceremony in detail—from the readings and vows to remembering loved ones and incorporating a blessing with bread and w**e. He gave us room to consider what mattered to us, rather than simply handing us a standard ceremony to follow. His willingness to learn about our relationship and use that in preparing his reflection made the process feel especially personal. We also appreciated his attention to the practical details. He helped us understand the marriage-license process, filed our signed license after the wedding, and followed up with instructions and a sample application for obtaining our certified copies. That care after the wedding meant a great deal, especially when there were still so many things to wrap up. Father Vince, thank you for the time, thought, and care you gave to preparing us for this important moment in our lives. We would warmly recommend you to couples looking for an officiant who takes both the meaning of marriage and the couple’s individual wishes seriously. —Riya & Cyril

09/19/2026

I love you, not only for what you have made of yourself,
but for what you are making of me. ~ Croft