by Fr. Jim Scullion OFM | Nov 23, 2023 | Friar Reflection
Today is a day to recognize our many blessings and to give thanks to God. In today’s second reading Paul leads us in a pray of thanksgiving: “I give thanks to my God always on your account for the grace of God bestowed on you in Christ Jesus… God is faithful, and by...
by Fr. Chris Dunn OFM | Nov 22, 2023 | Friar Reflection
We live close to the capital of our nation. The city of Washington, DC is full of monuments and memorials. It would take weeks to visit all the different monuments spread throughout the whole city. We seem to like public rewards and recognitions: memorials, monuments,...
by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Nov 21, 2023 | Friar Reflection
The gospel for today tells the story of Jesus and Zacchaeus from the Gospel of Luke. St. Luke is a pretty good story teller. Luke chapter 15 is a wonderful collection of parables about things lost and found: the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the prodigal son....
by Fr. Chris Dunn OFM | Nov 16, 2023 | Friar Reflection
The folks in Jesus’ time wanted to know a specific sign to recognize the beginning of the reign of God. They were always asking when and where it would start. What would be its characteristics? Right up to our times, people are still concerned about these questions:...
by Fr. Jim Scullion OFM | Nov 15, 2023 | Friar Reflection
The simple lesson in today’s Gospel is to give thanks for our many blessings. This message is certainly appropriate as we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving next week. The Gospel story begins with ten lepers imploring Jesus for mercy and healing: “Jesus, Master!...
