by Fr. Jim Scullion OFM | Apr 1, 2024 | Friar Reflection
In today’s first reading from the Acts of the Acts of the Apostles, Peter and the Eleven proclaim the kerygma, the mystery of the Passion, Death, and Resurrection of Jesus. They first heard this Good News from the women returning from the empty tomb. When Mary...
by Fr. Jim Scullion OFM | Mar 28, 2024 | Friar Reflection
Today’s Gospel recalls the Last Supper, the supper that Jesus celebrated with his disciples “before the feast of Passover.” The first reading brings out the meaning of the Jewish feast of Passover: “This day shall be a memorial feast for you.” The feast recalls and...
by Fr. Jim Scullion OFM | Mar 25, 2024 | Friar Reflection
In today’s Gospel Mary anoints the feet of Jesus. This event occurs six days before Passover. On Passover Jesus will wash the feet of his disciples. John the Evangelist wants us to see these two events as interrelated. John describes Mary’s actions in this way:...
by Fr. Jim Scullion OFM | Mar 22, 2024 | Friar Reflection
In today’s readings we hear of two persecuted prophets, Jeremiah and Jesus. Both are not only persecuted but threatened with death. Jeremiah is a reluctant but faithful prophet. When God calls him, he protests: God: “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you,...
by Fr. Jim Scullion OFM | Mar 20, 2024 | Friar Reflection
In today’s Gospel Jesus teaches us the true meaning of freedom and truth. His words are simple but profound: “If you remain in my word, you will be my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” His words are profound because he...
