by Fr. Chris Dunn OFM | Aug 11, 2022 | Friar Reflection
To understand Clare and also Francis, we must look at the Middle Ages – from the fall of the Roman Empire in 476 to the 1300s. During the Middle Ages, along with most of the rest of society, the Church became stagnant. This is a quick & simple generalization of...
by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Aug 10, 2022 | Friar Reflection
Today is the Feast of St. Lawrence of Rome, one of the early martyrs of the Church who died during the persecution of the Emperor Valerian in 258 AD. Lawrence was one of the seven deacons of Rome, directly serving the pope. Pope Sixtus II had been martyred just four...
by Fr. John O'Connor OFM | Aug 9, 2022 | Friar Reflection
In the gospel, the disciples ask Jesus, “Who is the greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven?” Jesus uses the example of a child. Why a child? Jesus sees three qualities in a child that a disciple should imitate. The first is humility. Most children at some point tend to...
by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Aug 8, 2022 | VOICE, Weekly-Email
August 2022 Advocating for the Community – Faith in Action Any family that has experienced mental health challenges knows that mental health services are needed across a spectrum of capabilities, especially during a crisis. A call to “911” results in a response by...
by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Aug 8, 2022 | VOICE
August 2022 What do we mean by Affordable Housing and Why is it important to all PWC residents? Some statistics on issues PWC residents face when attempting to buy their first home: The median or mid-point sales price for a home in Prince William County has risen to...
