by Fr. Jim Scullion OFM | Mar 30, 2021 | Friar Reflection
Someone was asking me after Mass, “Do we say happy holy week?” The answer is yes in spite of instances of betrayal and denial. In today’s Gospel we hear the deeply troubled word of Jesus: “Amen, amen…one of you will betray me.” When Judas leaves Jesus makes the...
by Fr. Jim Scullion OFM | Mar 26, 2021 | Friar Reflection
Is Jesus a doer of “good works” or is He guilty of “blasphemy”? Some of the Jews in today’s Gospel struggle to answer this question. They have to acknowledge that Jesus does perform many signs and healings, even driving out demons. So, He must be good unless He is...
by Fr. Jim Scullion OFM | Mar 22, 2021 | Friar Reflection
If there is a persistent fault or sin of us “religious people” it is our tendency not only to judge but to condemn, to marginalize, and to exclude. We see this fault in both of today’s readings and even the hypocrisy of those religious leaders who are judging and...
by Fr. Jim Scullion OFM | Mar 18, 2021 | Friar Reflection
How many signs do you need? How many witnesses will it take to convince you? Sometimes no matter how many signs or witnesses we refuse to accept the truth; we refuse to accept what is right before our eyes. Sadly, today people are quick to believe many conspiracy...
by Fr. Jim Scullion OFM | Mar 9, 2021 | Friar Reflection
Peter’s question in today’s Gospel is a question all of us have asked: “How often must I forgive?” Forgiveness is difficult, sometimes it might even seem to be impossible. There are people who might not deserve our forgiveness because they have hurt us deeply. ...
