by Fr. Jim Scullion OFM | Dec 26, 2022 | Friar Reflection
How quickly things change! Yesterday we celebrated the birth of Jesus and today we celebrate St. Stephen, the first Christian martyr. The Greek word “martyr” means a witness. So, anyone who witnesses to the faith is a martyr. Sometimes this witnessing is to the...
by Fr. Chris Dunn OFM | Dec 21, 2022 | Friar Reflection
Jesus Christ comes to illuminate our lives with a new vision that remakes all of us. Today’s OH antiphon reminds of the need for a new light that all of us have inside our hearts and souls. Today’s first reading also expressed the joy one feels at the anticipation of...
by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Dec 20, 2022 | Friar Reflection
Today’s Gospel is a familiar part of the Christmas story – the Angel Gabriel inviting Mary into the plans of God for redemption and salvation of the world. Given its proximity to Christmas, I suspect we quickly want to jump the 9 months and have our thoughts...
by Fr. Jim Scullion OFM | Dec 19, 2022 | Friar Reflection
Today’s Gospel presents us with two holy and righteous Jews, the priest Zechariah and his wife Elizabeth. Luke describes their holiness: “Both were righteous in the eyes of God, observing all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blamelessly.” Luke will later...
by Fr. Chris Dunn OFM | Dec 16, 2022 | Friar Reflection
December is a time of planning – often the planning starts in September or October. Typically, we spent a lot of time in this season planning for all the celebrations: Christmas, New Year, and Epiphany. We seem to be experts on planning parties and fun. After all the...
