by Fr. Jim Scullion OFM | Oct 17, 2022 | Friar Reflection
“God, who is rich in mercy, because of the great love he had for us, even when we were dead in our transgressions, brought us to life with Christ.” In this important passage from Ephesians Paul describes the mercy and love of God. Who is the one true God? Not a god...
by Fr. Jim Scullion OFM | Oct 13, 2022 | Friar Reflection
Today we begin reading from Paul’s letter to the Ephesians. Paul greets us Christians as “the holy ones…and faithful in Christ Jesus.” Paul tells us that through our baptism we have become “holy ones” or “saints.” Paul greets us with a greeting that is often used...
by Fr. Jim Scullion OFM | Oct 11, 2022 | Friar Reflection
“For freedom Christ set us free; so stand firm and do not submit again to the yoke of slavery.” Paul’s letter to the Galatians is the great letter of Christian freedom. Paul declares that Christ has set us free, free from Sin. Paul sees Sin as a power that entices...
by Fr. Jim Scullion OFM | Oct 6, 2022 | Friar Reflection
“O stupid Galatians! Who has bewitched you…Are you so stupid?” It seems that St. Paul has never learned the lesson that the students of St. Francis School know so well: “You never call anyone stupid!” Paul is writing this letter to the churches that he established...
by Fr. Jim Scullion OFM | Oct 4, 2022 | Friar Reflection
Today we celebrate the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi and there are special readings for today’s feast: Sirach 50:1,3-4, 6-7; Galatians 6:14-18 and Matthew 11:25-30. St. Francis is of course the founder of the Franciscan Order and the patron of our parish. Francis...
