by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Jul 6, 2022 | Friar Reflection
Recently, the first readings in daily Mass have been from the prophets; last week was Amos and this week we hear from the prophet Hosea. If you would like to read a short introduction to Hosea, you can find it here. Our reading today comes from the larger section of...
by Fr. John O'Connor OFM | Jul 5, 2022 | Friar Reflection
This passage tells us about the things that moved Jesus the most. He was moved by compassion by the worlds pain. He was moved by compassion for the worlds sick, for those who are blind, for those in the grip of demons. He longed to ease the suffering of those in...
by Fr. Jim Scullion OFM | Jul 4, 2022 | Friar Reflection
In today’s Responsorial Psalm we proclaim: “The Lord is gracious and merciful.” As this psalm brings out clearly, Jesus was not the first to proclaim a God of mercy and compassion, since it is found throughout the Old Testament, Jesus’ bible. Today’s Psalm goes on...
by Fr. Jim Scullion OFM | Jul 1, 2022 | Friar Reflection
In today’s Gospel Jesus calls us to go and study the Scripture: “Go and learn the meaning of the words, ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’” Jesus is asking us to read, to study, and to pray over these words from the Old Testament prophet Hosea (Hosea 6:6). Hosea, like...
