by Fr. Jim Scullion OFM | Dec 14, 2023 | Friar Reflection
“The Lord is gracious and merciful.” This is the proclamation in today’s Responsorial Psalm. In this Psalm we give praise and thanks to God. This psalm proclaims: “The Lord is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in mercy. The Lord is good to all,...
by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Dec 13, 2023 | Friar Reflection
Our first reading is taken from the 40th Chapter of the Prophet Isaiah – a chapter we have been reading for more than a week now. Taken a moment to quickly read over Isaiah 40 and you will note how many key verses there are which the Church uses during the...
by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Dec 12, 2023 | Friar Reflection
From our first reading: “Many nations shall join themselves to the LORD on that day, and they shall be his people, and he will dwell among you” (Zech 2:15) When I was in Kenya, I remember the first time I saw local artwork portraying Jesus, Mary, and the Holy Family....
by Fr. Jim Scullion OFM | Dec 11, 2023 | Friar Reflection
“Who but God alone can forgive sins?” In today’s Gospel some scribes and some Pharisees accuse Jesus of blasphemy because he said to the paralytic, “As for you, your sins are forgiven.” Jesus discerns their concern. He does not condemn them but tries to enter into...
by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Dec 6, 2023 | Friar Reflection
The first reading today again comes from the Prophet Isaiah. In yesterday’s post what has been, in times past, promised and announced, comes to fruition as the Promise One is depicted as ruling. In place of the kings from the line of David which proved to be faithless...
