by Fr. Jim Scullion OFM | Apr 4, 2022 | Friar Reflection
In today’s Gospel Jesus reveals himself as the light of the world: “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” In John’s Gospel Jesus reveals himself as the basic elements that we need for life:...
by Fr. Jim Scullion OFM | Mar 28, 2022 | Friar Reflection
“Now this was the second sign Jesus did when he came to Galilee from Judea.” In today’s Gospel Jesus performs a second sign. Jesus’ first sign was the changing of water into wine at Cana (John 2:1-11) and now his healing of this royal official’s son is his second...
by Fr. Jim Scullion OFM | Mar 25, 2022 | Friar Reflection
You and I received an invitation and a challenge on Ash Wednesday: “Repent and believe in the Gospel.” These words of Jesus can also be translated: “Turn to God and put all your trust in God.” Jesus declares that the “Time is fulfilled and the Kingdom of God is at...
by Fr. Jim Scullion OFM | Mar 24, 2022 | Friar Reflection
“Repent and believe in the Gospel.” We heard these words as we received ashes on Ash Wednesday. These words are taken from the first words of Jesus’ public ministry: “This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the...
by Fr. Jim Scullion OFM | Mar 22, 2022 | Friar Reflection
“How often must I forgive?” Jesus’ answer is “not seven times but seventy-seven times.” This means there is no limit to the number of times we must forgive. He tells a parable about forgiveness, about first of all receiving forgiveness and then in turn forgiving...
