by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | May 4, 2022 | Friar Reflection
Were it not for the Feast of Sts. Philip and James, the first reading for this week-so-far would have recounted the public ministry of St. Stephen. He had been publicly debating with members of a synagogue and apparently it became so animated that Stephen is hauled...
by Fr. John O'Connor OFM | May 3, 2022 | Friar Reflection
Today we celebrate two of the Twelve members of Jesus’ circle. Philip, a friend of Andrew’s from Bethsaida, is invited by Jesus himself to join his company. In the Fourth Gospel, Philip often says what the other eleven are thinking. In John’s accounting of the...
by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | May 2, 2022 | VOICE
URGENT ACTION NEEDED The Prince William County Board of County Supervisors will meet on Tuesday, May 10, at 2:00 and 7:30 to consider the draft Comprehensive Plan, which includes HOUSING. Now is the time to let your supervisor know your concerns about affordable...
by Fr. Jim Scullion OFM | May 2, 2022 | Friar Reflection
What does God ask of us? The first and most important answer to this question is that God wants us to put our faith and trust in Jesus the one sent to us by the Father. This is what we hear in today’s Gospel: “This is the work of God, that you believe in the one he...
by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | May 1, 2022 | Parish Blog
In honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary, for the entire month of May, we are collecting new baby clothing (sizes newborn to 12 months), blankets, and disposable diapers (sizes newborn to size 3). All of this is to support St. Francis House clients and clients of...
