by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Mar 3, 2021 | Friar Reflection
I wonder if St. Matthew had been a person of our age he might have written: “Then the helicopter mom of the sons of Zebedee approached Jesus with her sons.” It is great that Mrs. Zebedee wants the best for her sons. Clearly, Jesus goes on to speak to the sons and...
by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Mar 2, 2021 | Parish Blog, Weekly-Email
Pope Francis has declared his year to be the “Year of St. Joseph.” It is a celebration of the 150th Anniversary of the proclamation of St. Joseph a Patron of the Universal Church. There are a number of resources available to celebrate this important...
by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Mar 2, 2021 | Parish Blog, Weekly-Email
In a previous post, we somewhat whimsically gave reasons not to celebrate the Sacraments of Reconciliation (or Confession). On a more serious note, this post discusses some reasons why you should celebrate the Sacraments, especially during this season of Lent....
by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Mar 2, 2021 | Friar Reflection
One of the most common things one hears in the Sacrament of Reconciliation is the sin of gossip. It has been said that the act of gossip is like buying a chicken in the marketplace, feathers and all, and then walking through town, plucking the feathers one by one. As...
by Fr. Jim Scullion OFM | Mar 1, 2021 | Friar Reflection
“But to the Lord, our God, belong compassion and forgiveness” In today’s first reading from Daniel we hear the affirmation (confession) that the Lord is compassionate and forgiving. As Daniel prays, he confesses his own sinfulness and the sinfulness of his people: “O...
