by Fr. Jim Scullion OFM | Dec 22, 2020 | Friar Reflection
In today’s Gospel we hear Mary’s great song of praise, the Magnificat. The title is taken from the opening Latin words of this hymn: “My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord” (magnificat anima mea Dominum). Like Mary you and I are also called to give glory and...
by Fr. Jim Scullion OFM | Dec 7, 2020 | Friar Reflection
Sometimes we “religious people,” like the scribes and the Pharisees in today’s Gospel, are quick to judge and to condemn. We think we have God all figured out and we know exactly where and how God works. The scribes and the Pharisees accuse Jesus of blasphemy because...
by Fr. Jim Scullion OFM | Nov 26, 2020 | Friar Reflection
Happy Thanksgiving! Today is a day for us to give thanks. The word Eucharist comes for the Greek word, euchariston, “to give thanks.” Every time we celebrate the Eucharist we give thanks to God. Paul’s prayer in today’s second reading is also my prayer for all of you:...
