by Fr. Jim Scullion OFM | Mar 17, 2022 | Friar Reflection
In today’s Gospel Jesus tells the well-known story of the rich man and Lazarus. The rich man is not condemned for having possessions but because he does not hear the cry of the poor. Specifically, he does not see the poor man Lazarus lying at his door. His...
by Fr. Jim Scullion OFM | Mar 8, 2022 | Friar Reflection
In today’s Gospel Jesus teaches us, His disciples, how to pray and what words to use. We pray for the coming of God’s Kingdom in these words: “Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done.” God’s Kingdom is present where God’s will is being done. Jesus “embodies” this pray...
by Fr. Jim Scullion OFM | Mar 7, 2022 | Friar Reflection
How will we be judged? What if someone is not baptized or born again, can they be saved? What about someone who is an atheist, can they be saved? In today’s Gospel Jesus teaches that the criterion of judgement is simple and challenging; “whatever you did for one of...
by Fr. Jim Scullion OFM | Mar 4, 2022 | Friar Reflection
When and how should we fast? In today’s first reading Isaiah tells us that a true fast is not just refraining from food but refraining from “your own pursuits, and drive[ing] all your laborers.” A true fast is refraining from a “quarrel and fight.” A true fast is...
by Fr. Jim Scullion OFM | Feb 28, 2022 | Friar Reflection
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ…” Today’s first reading from 1 Peter begins with praise of God: “Blessed be God…” To “bless” God means to praise God. Peter then gives us the reason for praising God. We praise God because he has given us new...
