by Fr. Jim Scullion OFM | Apr 11, 2024 | Friar Reflection
In today’s first reading from the Acts of the Apostles Peter declares, “We are witnesses…as is the holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey him.” When the apostles were ordered not to teach in the name of Jesus, Peter and the others replied, “We must...
by Fr. Jim Scullion OFM | Apr 10, 2024 | Friar Reflection
This past Monday we experienced the movement from light to darkness to light as we experienced the solar eclipse. This experience can help us to understand today’s Gospel and the Easter Mysteries. Today’s Gospel proclaims: “And this is the verdict, that the light...
by Fr. Jim Scullion OFM | Apr 8, 2024 | Friar Reflection
Today we celebrate the feast of the Annunciation of the Lord. As we hear in today’s Gospel the angel Gabriel greets Mary with the words “Hail Mary and then announces to her, “Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name him Jesus.” The...
by Fr. Jim Scullion OFM | Apr 1, 2024 | Friar Reflection
In today’s first reading from the Acts of the Acts of the Apostles, Peter and the Eleven proclaim the kerygma, the mystery of the Passion, Death, and Resurrection of Jesus. They first heard this Good News from the women returning from the empty tomb. When Mary...
by Fr. Jim Scullion OFM | Mar 28, 2024 | Friar Reflection
Today’s Gospel recalls the Last Supper, the supper that Jesus celebrated with his disciples “before the feast of Passover.” The first reading brings out the meaning of the Jewish feast of Passover: “This day shall be a memorial feast for you.” The feast recalls and...
