by Fr. John O'Connor OFM | Oct 19, 2022 | Friar Reflection
The author Jay Cournier in reflecting on the word later says this: Many of us have become “later” people. Later is that time that will never come, I will call you later, let’s get together later, I will have to read that later, I want to watch that later. Our lives...
by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Oct 18, 2022 | Friar Reflection
The refrain from today’s psalm proclaims: “Your friends make known, O Lord, the glorious splendor of your Kingdom.” The words of psalm are taken from Psalm 145, verses 10-18. The words proclaim the glory of God and the splendor of His Kingdom. They extol the justice,...
by Fr. Jim Scullion OFM | Oct 17, 2022 | Friar Reflection
“God, who is rich in mercy, because of the great love he had for us, even when we were dead in our transgressions, brought us to life with Christ.” In this important passage from Ephesians Paul describes the mercy and love of God. Who is the one true God? Not a god...
by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Oct 14, 2022 | Parish Blog
Pastoral Council Candidate: Robert Allen Registered at St. Francis: 25 years Experience in Parish ministries/programs: I, along with my wife, have been a Eucharistic Minister for at least 10 years. Why I want to serve: This parish is a very open, welcoming, inclusive...
by Fr. Jim Scullion OFM | Oct 13, 2022 | Friar Reflection
Today we begin reading from Paul’s letter to the Ephesians. Paul greets us Christians as “the holy ones…and faithful in Christ Jesus.” Paul tells us that through our baptism we have become “holy ones” or “saints.” Paul greets us with a greeting that is often used...
