by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Jun 2, 2021 | Friar Reflection
The first reading for today’s Mass is from the Book of Tobit, chapter 3. There in verse 6 is a simple phrase – in the Greek it is oneidismous pseudeis. Depending on the New American Bible translation being used you will either hear “false reproaches” or the less...
by Fr. Jim Scullion OFM | Jun 1, 2021 | Friar Reflection
Today’s Gospel is the classic text that is cited to describe the relationship between church and state. Jesus’ answer seems simple and direct: “Repay to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs to God.” Since Caesar’s image and inscription is on the...
