by Fr. Chris Dunn OFM | Jan 5, 2023 | Friar Reflection
Today we celebrate the feast of St. John Henry Newman. When I was studying biology in college, the Catholic communities on secular universities were called the Newman Clubs after John Henry Newman. The Catholic chaplain at my college had a dog whose name was John...
by Fr. Chris Dunn OFM | Jan 4, 2023 | Friar Reflection
Today we celebrate the feast of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, first person born in the USA to be recognized as a saint. She was a wife, mother, widow, convert, founder of a religious order, and founder of the parochial school system in the USA. With faith she lived...
by Fr. Chris Dunn OFM | Dec 21, 2022 | Friar Reflection
Jesus Christ comes to illuminate our lives with a new vision that remakes all of us. Today’s OH antiphon reminds of the need for a new light that all of us have inside our hearts and souls. Today’s first reading also expressed the joy one feels at the anticipation of...
by Fr. Chris Dunn OFM | Dec 16, 2022 | Friar Reflection
December is a time of planning – often the planning starts in September or October. Typically, we spent a lot of time in this season planning for all the celebrations: Christmas, New Year, and Epiphany. We seem to be experts on planning parties and fun. After all the...
by Fr. Chris Dunn OFM | Dec 7, 2022 | Friar Reflection
Today the Lord calls all to be part of his life, to center our lives in him. In the midst of all of life’s difficulties, setbacks, and tragedies, we often feel crushed. With Jesus as our center, we find rest. A life centered that way is full of joy. When Jesus says...
