by Fr. Jim Scullion OFM | Apr 12, 2023 | Friar Reflection
Today’s Gospel is the story of the two disciples on the road to Emmaus and how they came to recognize Jesus in the “Breaking of the Bread.” The phrase “Breaking of the Bread” was an early Christian way to refer to the Eucharist, the mass. Luke in his second work,...
by Fr. Jim Scullion OFM | Apr 3, 2023 | Friar Reflection
Jesus, after he washed the feet of his disciples, declared: “Do you realize what I have done for you? You call me ‘teacher’ and ‘master,’ and rightly so, for indeed I am. If I, therefore, the master and teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash one another’s...
by Fr. Jim Scullion OFM | Mar 30, 2023 | Friar Reflection
Jesus declares in today’s Gospel: “Amen, amen, I say to you, whoever keeps my word will never see death.” The way to eternal life is through not only hearing Jesus’ words but putting them into practice. Some of the Jews hearing these words think Jesus is crazy or...
by Fr. Jim Scullion OFM | Mar 29, 2023 | Friar Reflection
Jesus declares in today’s Gospel: “If you remain in my word, you will truly be my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” In John’s Gospel truth is not an abstract concept but Jesus himself, his words and his actions: “I am the way...
by Fr. Jim Scullion OFM | Mar 28, 2023 | Parish Blog
Join Fr. Jim Scullion OFM for an overview, introduction and refresher study of the fourth gospel: The Gospel according to St. John. Here are the topics and themes Fr. Jim will cover: April 17 Introduction and Overview April 24 Gospel of John...
