by Fr. Chris Dunn OFM | Apr 9, 2024 | Friar Reflection |
The readings from the Acts of the Apostles which we hear during these weeks describes the life of the early church. The resurrection changed the lives of the first disciples in a profound way. The experience of the resurrection pushed them into a new style of life –...
by Fr. Chris Dunn OFM | Mar 21, 2024 | Friar Reflection
There are moments in life that change us for the better or for the worst forever. They change our whole outlook on life and even our way of living – such as a serious sickness or near-death experience, love, studies, people from different countries or religion, a...
by Fr. Chris Dunn OFM | Mar 19, 2024 | Friar Reflection
Joseph is kind of a forgotten figure in the history of salvation. This was sort of planned so that God can be seen as the true Father of Jesus throughout the Gospel. Joseph is not mentioned often in the Gospel. There are very few Christmas carols about Joseph. The...
by Fr. Chris Dunn OFM | Mar 15, 2024 | Friar Reflection
Today’s Gospel is truly remarkable. It is part of the Sermon on the Mount which is sort of a life plan from God’s point of view for all Christians. It comes out of Jesus relationship with God the Father. Israel received God’s plan for us from Moses in the form of the...
by Fr. Chris Dunn OFM | Mar 13, 2024 | Friar Reflection
In the first reading today, the Lord sings a beautiful song of compassion and love to Israel through the words of the prophet Isaiah. I answer you. I help you. I keep the covenant. I restore you. I give you green pastures and straight paths. I give you green pastures....
