by Fr. Jim Scullion OFM | Jan 28, 2021 | Friar Reflection
Jesus is the light of the world who brings light to our life: “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life” (John 8:12). As we hear in today’s Gospel that light, the teachings, deeds, and sacrifice of...
by Fr. Jim Scullion OFM | Jan 21, 2021 | Friar Reflection
“Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will” (Psalm 40). The words of today’s Responsorial Psalm are not only our words but also Jesus’ words as we will hear later in Hebrews (10:7-8). The obedience and humility of Jesus is quite startling when you reflect on it. Jesus...
by Fr. Jim Scullion OFM | Jan 19, 2021 | Friar Reflection
Some of the Pharisees in today’s Gospel accuse Jesus’ disciples of doing something that is “unlawful,” that is doing the “work” of “picking the heads of grain.” The Torah, the Law, teaches that no work should be done on the Sabbath Day thus remembering to keep holy...
by Fr. Jim Scullion OFM | Jan 12, 2021 | Friar Reflection
“What is this? A new teaching with authority. He commands even the unclean spirits and they obey him” (Mark 1:27). As we begin “Ordinary Time” this week we also begin to read the Gospel of Mark. We are already a part of this Gospel: we are the people who are...
by Fr. Jim Scullion OFM | Dec 23, 2020 | Friar Reflection
“What, then, will this child be? For surely the hand of the Lord was with him.” Today the Gospel celebrates the birth of John the Baptist. The birth of a child is an occasion for great joy. Being the 2nd oldest of 10 children I was able to celebrate the birth of many...
