by Fr. Chris Dunn OFM | Nov 30, 2023 | Friar Reflection
According to the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke, Jesus called Peter and Andrew when they were together mending their fishing nets. The Gospel of John has a slight variation. John the Baptist identifies Jesus as the Lamb of God and sends two of his disciples to...
by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Nov 29, 2023 | Friar Reflection
The gospel readings so far this week have been from Luke 21, a chapter that is prophetic, apocalyptic, and sometimes seen as Wisdom literature. The context is in the middle of the last week of Jesus’ life. As the disciples are admiring the Jerusalem Temple, Jesus...
by Fr. Chris Dunn OFM | Nov 28, 2023 | Friar Reflection
This last week of the liturgical year we continue to reflect on the end times. Our concerns about the end times center around when, how, what the end will happen. Just the thought of the end of the world or our own personal life tends to produce very emotional...
by Fr. Jim Scullion OFM | Nov 27, 2023 | Friar Reflection
The poor widow in today’s Gospel is often held up as the model of generosity and church giving. But there might be more than meets the eye in today’s Gospel passage. The Gospel is more a warning to religious preachers and teachers to not manipulate and misuse the...
by Fr. Chris Dunn OFM | Nov 24, 2023 | Friar Reflection
Today when Jesus enters the temple, he encounters the marketplace for selling authorized animals for thanksgiving and penance sacrifices. The marketplace was located just inside the main entrance. Within the business mindset that had invaded their worship style, it...
