by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Jan 18, 2021 | Friar Reflection
Today, we as a nation will celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. I thought it would be good that we, again, listen to the words of Dr. King from his “Letter from a Birmingham Jail.” This excerpt, found in the later part of that marvelous and challenging letter,...
by Chanel Marquis | Jan 18, 2021 | Parish Blog, Weekly-Email
The 2021 National March for Life will take place on Friday, January 29th. This annual event is important even during the pandemic. Out of an abundance of caution the March will be held virtually. Complete details can be found at:...
by Fr. John O'Connor OFM | Jan 15, 2021 | Friar Reflection
In her novel, Beloved, Toni Morrison defines friendship in this way: “She is a friend of mine, she gathers me, the pieces I am, she gathers them and give them back to me all in the right order.” It is that kind of friendship that we see in today’s Gospel. Four...
by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Jan 14, 2021 | Friar Reflection
Today’s readings include a first reading from the Letter to the Hebrews. I am writing this on a Sunday afternoon, and it is hard not to think about the events of January 6th at the Capitol when the halls of Congress were invaded by a mob who had been encouraged...
by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Jan 13, 2021 | Friar Reflection
Today’s gospel is one that always needs 1st century context as we read, “Simon’s mother-in-law lay sick with a fever. They immediately told him about her. He [Jesus] approached, grasped her hand, and helped her up. Then the fever left her and she waited on...
