by Fr. John O'Connor OFM | Dec 14, 2021 | Friar Reflection
The key to this parable is that it is not really praising anyone. It is describing a picture of two sets of imperfect people. Neither son in the story was the kind of son to bring full joy to the father. Both were unsatisfactory but, in the end, the one who obeyed...
by Fr. John O'Connor OFM | Dec 1, 2021 | Friar Reflection
A scripture scholar in reflecting on this passage points out that in three successive stages of ministry Jesus ended each stage with a meal. First there was the feeding of the five thousand that came at the end of His ministry in Galilee. Second was the feeding of...
by Fr. John O'Connor OFM | Nov 30, 2021 | From the Pastor, Weekly-Email
The news of these last few days has unfortunately, reminded us that COVID is still very much a part of our lives. As of this week, COVID cases are up by 30% in our area. The diocese has not made mask wearing mandatory, but in light of this recent news it would seem...
by Fr. John O'Connor OFM | Nov 25, 2021 | Friar Reflection
So, what is Thanksgiving? It is a time for rediscovering the meaning of giving thanks. To rediscover the gifts, the good things that we have been given, and not take them for granted. We live in a society that in which we have so many material things, that we can...
by Fr. John O'Connor OFM | Nov 15, 2021 | From the Pastor, Weekly-Email
The Arlington Diocese is divided up into seven regions called deaneries. Deanery V includes the parishes of Prince William County and the Cities of Manassas and Manassas Park and Fauquier County. Bishop Burbidge has asked that each Deanery celebrate Solemn Evening...
