by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Feb 28, 2023 | Friar Reflection
The first reading today is from the Book of the Prophet Isaiah and is one of my favorite passages: Just as from the heavens the rain and snow come down and do not return there till they have watered the earth, making it fertile and fruitful, giving seed to the one who...
by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Feb 27, 2023 | Friar Reflection
The first reading today is taken from the Book of Leviticus and is paired with the memorable passage from Matthew 25. Leviticus is likely the least read book of the Old Testament. It is long and seems to be filled with all kinds of arcane information. The opening...
by Fr. Chris Dunn OFM | Feb 24, 2023 | Friar Reflection
Prayer, fasting, and charity or almsgiving are three ancient pillars of Christian life that lead us to conversion throughout the whole year. They are very important during this season of Lent. Today, the first Friday of Lent, day of abstinence from meat, the Word of...
by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Feb 21, 2023 | Friar Reflection
The first reading is from the Book of Sirach (also known as the Wisdom of Ben Sira or as Ecclesiasticus – not to be confused with Ecclesiastes). The book is part of the Bible the Catholic Church refers to as Deutero-Canonical, meaning “second canon,” while some...
by Fr. Jim Scullion OFM | Feb 20, 2023 | Friar Reflection
“I do believe, help my unbelief!” This is the cry of the father in today’s Gospel. He asks Jesus to cure his son who seems to have a form of epilepsy. The father asks Jesus to do something with these words: “But if you can do anything, have compassion on us and...
