by Fr. Jim Scullion OFM | Mar 30, 2023 | Friar Reflection
Jesus declares in today’s Gospel: “Amen, amen, I say to you, whoever keeps my word will never see death.” The way to eternal life is through not only hearing Jesus’ words but putting them into practice. Some of the Jews hearing these words think Jesus is crazy or...
by Fr. Jim Scullion OFM | Mar 29, 2023 | Friar Reflection
Jesus declares in today’s Gospel: “If you remain in my word, you will truly be my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” In John’s Gospel truth is not an abstract concept but Jesus himself, his words and his actions: “I am the way...
by Fr. Jim Scullion OFM | Mar 28, 2023 | Parish Blog
Join Fr. Jim Scullion OFM for an overview, introduction and refresher study of the fourth gospel: The Gospel according to St. John. Here are the topics and themes Fr. Jim will cover: April 17 Introduction and Overview April 24 Gospel of John...
by Fr. Chris Dunn OFM | Mar 28, 2023 | Friar Reflection
Jesus had been preparing his disciples and followers for his impending separation from them while they were on the road to Jerusalem. Today we find Jesus in Jerusalem speaking hard words to the Pharisees and other leaders. Some think he will go away; others think that...
by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Mar 27, 2023 | Friar Reflection, Parish Blog
There was an interesting article that appeared in this past week’s news. It was 1980 and Jimmy Carter was in the White House, bedeviled by a hostage crisis in Iran that had paralyzed his presidency and hampered his effort to win a second term. Mr. Carter’s best chance...
