by Fr. Jim Scullion OFM | Jan 19, 2023 | Friar Reflection
Today’s first reading presents Jesus as our heavenly high priest: “The main point of what has been said is this: we have such a high priest, who has taken his seat at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven.” The Jewish high priest in the time of Jesus...
by Fr. Jim Scullion OFM | Jan 16, 2023 | Friar Reflection
“Why do your disciples not fast?” This is the questioning challenge that the disciples of John and the disciples of the Pharisees put to Jesus. Fasting was a part of Jewish piety and religious life. It was a part, but not the most important part, of their life with...
by Fr. Jim Scullion OFM | Jan 10, 2023 | Friar Reflection
This week we begin reading from the “Letter to the Hebrews.” This work is not exactly a letter but is more a homily or theological treatise. It reflects on the full humanity and full divinity of Jesus. From these reflections the author draws out the meaning for our...
by Fr. Jim Scullion OFM | Jan 3, 2023 | Friar Reflection
In today’s Gospel John the Baptist continues bearing witness to Jesus: “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world.” These words are familiar since they are the words the priests says right before we receive communion as he holds up the host and...
by Fr. Jim Scullion OFM | Jan 2, 2023 | Friar Reflection
“Who is the liar? Whoever denies that Jesus is the Christ.” These words from today’s 1st reading show us that lying was a problem in this 1st Century Christian Community. It also seems to be a problem today in our world, in our nation, and even in our Christian...
