by Fr. Jim Scullion OFM | Sep 6, 2023 | Friar Reflection
Today we begin reading from the Letter of St. Paul to the “holy ones and faithful brothers and sisters in Christ in Colossae.” This letter begins with a Eucharist or Thanksgiving: “We always give thanks” (eucharistoumen). The Greek word eucharist means to give...
by Fr. Jim Scullion OFM | Aug 31, 2023 | Friar Reflection
In today’s first reading Paul talks about the “Coming of the Lord.” The Greek word he uses is Parousia which in turn is translated into Latin as Adventus. The term originally referred to the solemn arrival of an important figure such as the emperor or governor. The...
by Fr. Jim Scullion OFM | Aug 28, 2023 | Friar Reflection
In today’s first reading we hear Paul giving thanks for the faith, hope, and love of the Thessalonian community: “We give thanks to God always for all of you, remembering you in our prayers, unceasingly calling to mind your work of faith and labor of love and...
by Fr. Jim Scullion OFM | Aug 17, 2023 | Friar Reflection
In today’s Gospel Peter asked a question that I am sure most of us have asked at one time or another: “Lord, if my brother or sister sins against me, how often must I forgive them?” At times forgiveness is easy but at times it may seem difficult if not impossible to...
by Fr. Jim Scullion OFM | Aug 14, 2023 | Friar Reflection
In today’s first reading from Deuteronomy the Israelites are commanded to fear the Lord: “And now, Israel, what does the Lord, your God, ask of you but to fear the Lord, your God, and follow his ways exactly, to love and serve the Lord, your God, with all your heart...
