by Fr. Jim Scullion OFM | Apr 19, 2021 | Friar Reflection
In today’s first reading we begin to hear the story of Stephen, the first martyr. The Greek word martyr means to be a “witness.” In this sense all of us are called to be martyrs as were the first disciples: “But you will receive power when the holy Spirit comes upon...
by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Apr 16, 2021 | Friar Reflection
“So now I tell you, have nothing to do with these men, and let them go. For if this endeavor or this activity is of human origin, it will destroy itself. But if it comes from God, you will not be able to destroy them; you may even find yourselves fighting against God”...
by Fr. Lalo Jara OFM | Apr 15, 2021 | Friar Reflection
The binomial used by John in the passage we have in today’s Gospel is interesting. Have you noticed that he says: “Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever disobeys the Son will not have it.”? Therefore, it is not enough to believe, but it is...
by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Apr 14, 2021 | Friar Reflection
But during the night, the angel of the Lord opened the doors of the prison, led them out, and said, “Go and take your place in the temple area, and tell the people everything about this life.” (Acts 5:19) This is not the only “jailbreak” in the narrative of the Acts...
by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Apr 13, 2021 | Parent Blog, VOICE
St. Francis VOICE and Pre-K Classes Did you know that just eight years ago, the Prince William County Public School (PWCPS) system only had 8 Pre-K classes? There were lots of private programs for those that could afford to send their children – but not much available...
