by Fr. Jim Scullion OFM | Feb 16, 2024 | Friar Reflection
Today’s readings deal with the question of when to fast and how to fast. Jesus is challenged because his disciples do not undertake special fasting: “Why do we and the Pharisees fast much, but your disciples do not fast?” Jesus replies that now, while he is still...
by Fr. Chris Dunn OFM | Feb 15, 2024 | Friar Reflection
Here we are in the first days of Lent, the beginning of our road to Jerusalem. Today Moises appears in our Lenten way. Moses is very clear when proclaiming God’s Word to the Israelites and to us. There are only two options in life, two ways. One is united with God’s...
by Fr. Jim Scullion OFM | Feb 14, 2024 | Friar Reflection
“Repent and believe in the Gospel.” There are the words the minister proclaims as we receive ashes on Ash Wednesday. These words are taken from the Gospel of Mark, the whole verse begins with a proclamation of Jesus: “This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of...
by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Feb 13, 2024 | Friar Reflection
The first reading today and all this week is from the Letter of James. Today’s “installment” is just one of many insights the letter carries about the human condition: “Blessed is he who perseveres in temptation” (James 1:12). Temptation: no one wants it, no one can...
by Fr. Jim Scullion OFM | Feb 12, 2024 | Friar Reflection
Both of today’s readings reflect on the mystery of faith. In today’s Gospel the Pharisees seek “a sign from heaven to test him [Jesus].” He refuses to give them a sign since he has already given many signs by his teaching and healing with authority. In today’s...
