by Fr. John O'Connor OFM | Oct 15, 2021 | Friar Reflection
The Mantu is the name of a small but busy restaurant in Richmond, Virginia, owned and operated by Chef Hamid Noori. The restaurant is more than a wonderful place to eat authentic Afghan cuisine – it’s a place of hope and new beginnings for Afghans coming to the...
by Fr. Lalo Jara OFM | Oct 14, 2021 | Friar Reflection
Today, our first reading reminds us that faith is the key to eternal life. However, this key cannot be purchased as we are used to doing with many things in life. Also, it is not something we can earn or deserve. Faith is a gift from God. God wants us to use this key...
by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Oct 13, 2021 | Friar Reflection
The Lord said: “Woe to you Pharisees! … You are like unseen graves over which people unknowingly walk.” (Luke 11:42). Back before this pandemic, I would often go with friends to the movie theatre. I am forever fascinated by the movie previews they select. I always...
by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Oct 12, 2021 | Weekly-Email
St. Francis of Assisi Women’s Group – Our Next Meeting Thursday Oct 21 at 10:30 am – Virtual on Zoom Women of all ages are invited to join us for fellowship and discussion two Thursday mornings a month. The Women’s Group will begin the year...
by Fr. Jim Scullion OFM | Oct 12, 2021 | Friar Reflection
“I am not ashamed of the Gospel. It is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes”. Paul speaks today about the Gospel or his Gospel. When Paul is writing his letters in the 50’s the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John have not been written. ...
