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...
by Fr. Jim Scullion OFM | Dec 15, 2022 | Friar Reflection
Did John the Baptist fully understand Jesus? In today’s Gospel Jesus describes John as a prophet and more than a prophet. Jesus quotes Scripture to describe him: “Behold, I am sending my messenger ahead of you, he will prepare your way before you.” Yet it seems...
by Fr. John O'Connor OFM | Dec 14, 2022 | Friar Reflection
In today’s Gospel we hear John the Baptist asking Jesus, are you the one who is to come, or are we to look for another? Some have been concerned about these remarks because they seem to suggest that John the Baptist had doubts about Jesus. It is suggested that John...
