by Fr. Jim Scullion OFM | Aug 17, 2023 | Friar Reflection
In today’s Gospel Peter asked a question that I am sure most of us have asked at one time or another: “Lord, if my brother or sister sins against me, how often must I forgive them?” At times forgiveness is easy but at times it may seem difficult if not impossible to...
by Fr. Chris Dunn OFM | Aug 16, 2023 | Friar Reflection
Whenever I feel offended, I think I need to justify myself and punish or correct the other person. I am the center of the process. I am the important person in the equation because I have been offended. Most people, even those who call themselves Christians, tend to...
by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Aug 15, 2023 | Friar Reflection
It has been six years since the “Unite the Right” rally in Charlottesville, VA. Say what you will about the intent, purpose or goal of the rally organizers or opponents – we know what unfolded then and all that has unfolded since. It just seems like there is a...
by Fr. Jim Scullion OFM | Aug 14, 2023 | Friar Reflection
In today’s first reading from Deuteronomy the Israelites are commanded to fear the Lord: “And now, Israel, what does the Lord, your God, ask of you but to fear the Lord, your God, and follow his ways exactly, to love and serve the Lord, your God, with all your heart...
by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Aug 11, 2023 | Friar Reflection
Peter said to Jesus, “We have given up everything and followed you. What will there be for us?” Jesus said to them, “Amen, I say to you that you who have followed me, in the new age, when the Son of Man is seated on his throne of glory, will yourselves sit on twelve...
