by Fr. John O'Connor OFM | Sep 27, 2022 | Parish Blog |
We have all had our moments when we are tempted “to call down heavens fire” if someone acts in a way that we don’t approve of, or doesn’t meet our standards of behavior. We can be very critical. Should someone dare to undermine our agenda or become an obstacle to...
by Fr. John O'Connor OFM | Sep 19, 2022 | Friar Reflection |
The title of Adam McHugh’s book says it all: Embracing Attentiveness in a World of Distraction. McHugh, an ordained minister and spiritual director writes about the state of listening in our society and how we need to get better at it: “We speak volumes, but we...
by Fr. John O'Connor OFM | Sep 6, 2022 | Friar Reflection
In Mathew’s Gospel Jesus goes up on a hillside to preach the Sermon on the Mount. In Luke’s account Jesus comes down the mountain to preach the sermon on the plain. A small detail but an important one as it gives us an insight into the kind of relationship that...
by Fr. John O'Connor OFM | Aug 26, 2022 | Friar Reflection
The Gospel reading reminds us that there are some things that cannot be obtained at the last minute. A student will not be able to pass a test if he or she waits until the day of the test to study the material. A person who needs a specific skill for a task will not...
by Fr. John O'Connor OFM | Aug 15, 2022 | Friar Reflection
Sometimes it seems that the concept of neighbors and neighborhoods has been lost. In years past homes would have front porches that would enable neighbors to interact with each other on a regular basis. Though there are some architectural examples of a return to...
