by Fr. Jim Scullion OFM | May 4, 2021 | Friar Reflection
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you.” As Christians and particularly as a Franciscans we are called to not only pray for peace but also to work for peace: “Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.” In today’s Gospel Jesus offers us His gift of peace. ...
by Fr. John O'Connor OFM | May 3, 2021 | Friar Reflection
A new pastor was named for a small parish. The minister was told that it was a ‘dying” church: it wasn’t growing, the small congregation could barely pay its bills, its days were numbered. But in getting to know the congregation, the pastor saw something else: “I...
