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...
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...
