by Fr. Jim Scullion OFM | Jul 8, 2022 | Friar Reflection
In today’s Gospel Jesus sends his apostles out on a mission. The Greek word apostolos means one who is sent. Jesus sends out these apostles to continue and expand his mission. To become an apostle, one has to spend time with Jesus and learn from him about God and...
by Fr. Jim Scullion OFM | Jul 4, 2022 | Friar Reflection
In today’s Responsorial Psalm we proclaim: “The Lord is gracious and merciful.” As this psalm brings out clearly, Jesus was not the first to proclaim a God of mercy and compassion, since it is found throughout the Old Testament, Jesus’ bible. Today’s Psalm goes on...
by Fr. Jim Scullion OFM | Jul 1, 2022 | Friar Reflection
In today’s Gospel Jesus calls us to go and study the Scripture: “Go and learn the meaning of the words, ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’” Jesus is asking us to read, to study, and to pray over these words from the Old Testament prophet Hosea (Hosea 6:6). Hosea, like...
by Fr. Jim Scullion OFM | Jun 21, 2022 | Friar Reflection
In today’s Gospel Jesus exhorts us to “enter through the narrow gate.” As Jesus comes to the end of his Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5:1-7:28) he gives us a summary of his teachings and an exhortation to not only hear the words of his teaching but also to do them. ...
by Fr. Jim Scullion OFM | Jun 20, 2022 | Friar Reflection
Jesus’ command in today’s Gospel is simple and direct: “Stop judging.” Notice Jesus does not say, “Do not judge,” but “Stop judging.” He knows that “religious” people have a tendency to judge and condemn. Jesus tells us, “Stop it!” Instead of judging others Jesus...
