by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | May 8, 2023 | Friar Reflection
Our first reading today is taken from the 1st missionary trip of St. Barnabas and St. Paul. In Acts 13 and 14, the intrepid disciples go from Asia Minor to Cyprus, back to the mainland at Antioch, and other nearby cities. They met success, resistance, and out-and-out...
by Fr. Jim Scullion OFM | May 4, 2023 | Friar Reflection
In today’s first reading we hear Paul preaching in the synagogue in Antioch of Pisidia. Much like our Eucharist, this synagogue service begins with the “reading of the law and the prophets.” Paul is then invited to preach, that is to give a “word of exhortation.” ...
by Fr. Chris Dunn OFM | May 3, 2023 | Friar Reflection
Throughout the Gospels we see the doubts, questions, misgiving, errors, worries, and musings of the apostles. Overall, we see that their reactions are not that different than our own. Their humanity is the same as ours. The night of the Last Supper right after the...
by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | May 2, 2023 | Friar Reflection
In today’s gospel, Jesus is asked: “How long are you going to keep us in suspense? If you are the Christ, tell us plainly.” (John 10:24). I am sure that if among Jesus’ disciples there were folks with marketing and advertising backgrounds, they would have...
by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | May 1, 2023 | Parish Blog, Weekly-Email
Stephen Ministry: Christ Caring for People through People Stephen Ministers are lay men and women from St Francis, trained through a 50-hour national program. We are not therapists or counselors but caring and empathetic Christians who will listen to you, not judge...
