by Fr. John O'Connor OFM | Apr 10, 2023 | Friar Reflection
The story today in the Gospel tells us of the experience of the two Mary’s, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary, as they encounter the risen Lord. As we hear this story three things stand out, They are urged to believe. One can only imagine their initial thoughts, “can...
by Fr. John O'Connor OFM | Mar 20, 2023 | Friar Reflection
We have all heard the expression, “you are what you eat”. Indeed, doctors and nutritionists are constantly reminding us that we need to be discerning, to be careful about what we eat, as it can have a significant impact upon our health. Today the theme for this...
by Fr. John O'Connor OFM | Mar 14, 2023 | Friar Reflection
In Teri Libenson’s newspaper comic strip, The Pajama Diaries, her adult daughter Jill discovers that her mother has found love again at 70. Jill is delighted and asks how she and Harry are getting along. “Good, of course certain habits of his are starting to annoy me....
by Fr. John O'Connor OFM | Mar 9, 2023 | Friar Reflection
In a small African village, two brothers were about to set out to make their fortune in a distant country. “Go with my blessing,” their father said, “but on your way put marks on the trees lest you lose your way.” So the brothers went off. The older brother traveled...
by Fr. John O'Connor OFM | Feb 23, 2023 | Friar Reflection
Lent is that moment, that time in the year, when we are asked to step back and take a look at what direction we should take in life. Do we act in the way the world tells us to act or do we act according to principles consistent with the values of the Gospel? It is...
