by Fr. Jim Scullion OFM | Sep 20, 2023 | Friar Reflection
Jesus likes to use the example of children in his teaching. When his disciples tried to prevent people from bringing their children to him Jesus rebuked his disciples: “Let the children come to me; do not prevent them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these....
by Fr. Jim Scullion OFM | Sep 14, 2023 | Friar Reflection
Today we celebrate the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. We hear in today’s second reading that Jesus “humbled himself, becoming obedient to death, even death on a cross.” The Romans used crucifixion not only as an instrument of torture but also of...
by Fr. Jim Scullion OFM | Sep 8, 2023 | Friar Reflection
Today we celebrate the Feast of the Nativity or birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Today’s Gospel tells the story of the nativity or birth of Jesus: “This is how the birth (genesis) of Jesus Christ came about.” Matthew connects the birth of Jesus with the first book...
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...
