by Fr. Chris Dunn OFM | Mar 7, 2023 | Friar Reflection
It is easy for us to live the letter of the law and forget the Spirit behind the law, to live out only the minimum requirements. We seem to like the special distinctions, honors, and titles of the law to mark off differences. This all leads us to a static lifestyle...
by Fr. Jim Scullion OFM | Mar 6, 2023 | Friar Reflection
We have all heard the phrase “Cleanliness is Next to Godliness.” In fact, this phrase never occurs in the Bible. A phrase that does occur is the one in today’s Gospel: “Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.” Mercy not cleanliness is next to godliness...
by Fr. Chris Dunn OFM | Mar 3, 2023 | Friar Reflection
Todays’ Gospel comes from the Sermon on the Mount where Jesus announces God’s plan or desire for all of humanity. God originally revealed himself to Israel through the Law which was meant to produce a holy life, a communion with God in the Israelites. Instead, Israel...
by Fr. Jim Scullion OFM | Mar 2, 2023 | Friar Reflection
In today’s Gospel Jesus teaches us about both prayer and action. Behind these two teachings is Jesus’ image of the one true God. Jesus teaches us to approach God not in fear and trembling but with confidence and joy whenever we pray. Our heavenly Father, Jesus...
by Fr. Jim Scullion OFM | Mar 1, 2023 | Friar Reflection
Today’s first reading begins with the seemingly benign statement: “The word of the Lord came to Jonah a second time.” Jonah is commanded: “Set out for the great city of Nineveh and announce to it the message that I will tell you.” Jonah had already been given this...
