by Fr. Jim Scullion OFM | Jun 17, 2021 | Friar Reflection
Prayer, Babbling, In today’s Gospel Jesus teaches us how to pray. First of all, He tells us not to “babble like the pagans.” These pagans think that they need to use all sorts of words, titles, and magical formulas to get the gods to listen to them. Jesus’...
by Fr. John O'Connor OFM | Jun 16, 2021 | Friar Reflection
This is an interesting passage from Matthew. It would seem to suggest that one should banish all rewards or punishments from the idea of religion. If that were so it would be to suggest that injustice has the last word. To eliminate all rewards and punishments is to...
by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Jun 15, 2021 | Parish Blog, VOICE
Originally appearing in the Washington Post (May 29, 2020) || Opinion by the Editorial Board “If you could change anything about the criminal justice system, if you had a magic wand, where would you start?” Community organizers in Prince William County posed that...
by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Jun 15, 2021 | VOICE
Through television shows like “Law and Order” the general public is familiar with the offices of the District Attorney and the prosecutors, as well as the Public Defender’s office. Did you know that until this year the Prince William County did not have a Public...
by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Jun 15, 2021 | Friar Reflection
Jesus said to his disciples: “You have heard that it was said. You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy. But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your heavenly Father, for he makes his sun rise on...
