by Fr. Jim Scullion OFM | Nov 27, 2023 | Friar Reflection
The poor widow in today’s Gospel is often held up as the model of generosity and church giving. But there might be more than meets the eye in today’s Gospel passage. The Gospel is more a warning to religious preachers and teachers to not manipulate and misuse the...
by Fr. Jim Scullion OFM | Nov 23, 2023 | Friar Reflection
Today is a day to recognize our many blessings and to give thanks to God. In today’s second reading Paul leads us in a pray of thanksgiving: “I give thanks to my God always on your account for the grace of God bestowed on you in Christ Jesus… God is faithful, and by...
by Fr. Jim Scullion OFM | Nov 15, 2023 | Friar Reflection
The simple lesson in today’s Gospel is to give thanks for our many blessings. This message is certainly appropriate as we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving next week. The Gospel story begins with ten lepers imploring Jesus for mercy and healing: “Jesus, Master!...
by Fr. Jim Scullion OFM | Nov 6, 2023 | Friar Reflection
Can we trust God or is God fickle? St. Paul tells us in today’s first reading that “… the gifts and the call of God are irrevocable.” In this section of Romans (chapters 9-11), Paul has been reflecting on the rejection of Jesus by most of his fellow Jews. This...
by Fr. Jim Scullion OFM | Nov 2, 2023 | Friar Reflection
In today’s first reading we hear the comforting words, “The souls of the just are in the hand of God, and no torment shall touch them. Death is a great mystery that each of us must face. When someone close to us dies it is quite natural and human to feel emptiness...
