by Fr. Jim Scullion OFM | Apr 29, 2022 | Friar Reflection
In today’s Gospel we hear the story of the multiplication of the loaves. Jesus, showing great compassion, feeds the large crowd following him. John describes Jesus’ action this way: “Jesus took the loaves, gave thanks (eucharistesas), and distributed them to those...
by Fr. Jim Scullion OFM | Apr 28, 2022 | Friar Reflection
The Acts of the Apostles is the story of the disciples following in the footsteps and in the ways of Jesus. Jesus taught his disciples to pray: “Thy Kingdom come; Thy Will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” Jesus taught this prayer, prayed this prayer, and lived...
by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Apr 27, 2022 | Friar Reflection
From today’s Gospel we have one of the best-known verses in all of Scripture: “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son” But… I’ve wondered whether, if people thought about what this verse says for just a little longer than it takes to read a bumper...
by Fr. Chris Dunn OFM | Apr 26, 2022 | Friar Reflection
In this Easter season the Word of God comes to us today calling us to a new way of life. Nicodemus, a wise and studied teacher, could not understand Jesus’ invitation to become reborn. He challenges Jesus saying: “How can this be? Can anyone enter their mother’s womb...
by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Apr 25, 2022 | From the Pastor, Weekly-Email
April 25, 2022: As we all know, finances have been constrained throughout the parish and community due in no small part to Covid-19. As such, the need for the assistance provided by our Outreach Ministry, St. Francis House, continues to grow. In January, a...
