by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Dec 31, 2022 | Parish Blog
Principles for the community and our parish in ministry, but also great principles for life in the world. THY WILL BE DONE – Are we completely giving ourselves over to God’s will? And embracing the high adventure of His plan, over our plan, wherever that may...
by Fr. Jim Scullion OFM | Dec 30, 2022 | Friar Reflection
Today is the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. Today’s Gospel tells the story of the visit of the “outsiders,” the Magi, to the holy family. While the holy family was not your typical family, they were a real family that experienced all the joys...
by Fr. John O'Connor OFM | Dec 29, 2022 | Friar Reflection
The Letter of John in today’s first reading is a challenging exhortation as to how we should treat “our brother”. His way of describing how we should treat other people. He doesn’t mince words! First, he says that relationships should be framed in black and white....
by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Dec 28, 2022 | Parish Blog
As part of formation for solemn vows as a Franciscan friar, you spend a whole year living outside the world of formation and studies. You live with a friar community involved in full-time ministry. I was assigned to a large parish in Raleigh, N.C. It was a large...
by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Dec 28, 2022 | Friar Reflection
Shadows lurked beneath the light of the star of Bethlehem. There is murder in the air as Herod attempts to eliminate any possible threat to his throne by ordering the death of any male child 2 years and younger found in the town of Bethlehem. Today, amidst the warmth...
