by Fr. John O'Connor OFM | Aug 31, 2021 | Friar Reflection
The story from the Gospel tells us that the people of that time believed in Evil Spirits. They also believed that in some way illness, physical or mental was caused by an evil spirit. In either case what we see in today’s Gospel is that Jesus cured the person. Are...
by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Aug 30, 2021 | Friar Reflection
On January 1st 1863 the Emancipation Proclamation was issued in the midst of the Civil War. Slaves who lived within the borders of the Confederacy remained in bondage. Most never heard about the proclamation until the last days of the conflict; some only heard well...
by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Aug 29, 2021 | Eucharist, Weekly-Email
In our previous article we talked about the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist as the true and ancient teaching of the Church. What was affirmed at the Council of Trent, was just that – an affirmation of what was held from the beginning of the Church. The...
by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Aug 29, 2021 | Eucharist, Weekly-Email
In our previous article we talked about the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist as the true and ancient teaching of the Church. What was affirmed at the Council of Trent, was just that – an affirmation of what was held from the beginning of the Church. The...
by Fr. Lalo Jara OFM | Aug 27, 2021 | Friar Reflection
Today we celebrate the feast of Saint Monica. She is known to be the patron saint for married women, difficult marriages, disappointing children, victims of adultery or unfaithfulness, victims of abuse, and conversion of relatives. We know her best as the mother of...
