by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Nov 10, 2021 | Advent
The four weeks of Advent are a time of spiritual preparation that begins with an awareness of our own longing and leads us to a deeper openness to the many gifts God wants to give us. This page offers a reflection on a different spiritual gift for each week of Advent....
by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Nov 9, 2021 | Friar Reflection
The Lateran Basilica in Rome is not the oldest church in Rome – that honor seems to belong to Santi Quattro Coronati (314); but then that depends on what sources you believe. Old St. Peter’s, the original church on the spot where the current St. Peter’s stands dates...
by Fr. Jim Scullion OFM | Nov 8, 2021 | Friar Reflection
In today’s Gospel Jesus teaches about faith and forgiveness. Like the apostles our faith at times is strong but at other times we question and we doubt and so we need to ask Jesus: “Increase our faith” (Luke 17:5) The apostles show us that faith is a journey, a...
by Fr. John O'Connor OFM | Nov 5, 2021 | Parish Blog
I want to thank the parish for its tremendous response and outreach to our Afghan refugee sisters and brothers. I have visited the facilities and the people – and while I am not allowed to give details because of security precautions, it is a huge effort. An effort...
by Fr. John O'Connor OFM | Nov 5, 2021 | Friar Reflection
Rachel is a wigmaker in her hospital’s oncology department. But she is more than that. As one of her clients writes, “she is a one-person support group, combining her styling skills with the background of a therapist, the intimacy of a close friend, and the...
