by Fr. Jim Scullion OFM | Feb 8, 2021 | Friar Reflection
“In the beginning…God saw that it was good…God looked at everything he had made, and found it very good.” (Genesis 1:1, 4, 31) It all begins with God and it all ends with God. It all begins with God’s creative love and it all ends with God’s loving embrace of all...
by Fr. Jim Scullion OFM | Feb 2, 2021 | Friar Reflection
“Lo, I am sending my messenger to prepare the way before me; And suddenly there will come to the temple the Lord whom you seek.” Today we celebrate the Feast of the Presentation. Mary and Joseph, as good and observant Jews, perform the ritual of bringing their child...
by Fr. Jim Scullion OFM | Jan 29, 2021 | Friar Reflection
“This is how it is with the Kingdom of God…” In today’s Gospel Jesus continues teaching about the Kingdom or Reign of God where God’s will is done. Jesus uses examples from everyday life, planting and mustard seeds. Nature can teach us about the ways of God if we...
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...
