by Fr. Chris Dunn OFM | Nov 16, 2023 | Friar Reflection
The folks in Jesus’ time wanted to know a specific sign to recognize the beginning of the reign of God. They were always asking when and where it would start. What would be its characteristics? Right up to our times, people are still concerned about these questions:...
by Fr. Chris Dunn OFM | Nov 9, 2023 | Friar Reflection
First a bit of history & tradition – St John Lateran, mother church of the world: “To dedicate or consecrate” a place to God is a ritual that is found in every religion. To “reserve” a place to God is an act of recognizing His glory and honor. When the Emperor...
by Fr. Chris Dunn OFM | Nov 7, 2023 | Friar Reflection
Jesus often participated in table fellowship feasts and often uses the image of a feast to describe life with God. Today one of the people who was with Jesus at a dinner celebration exclaims: Blessed is the one who will dine in the Kingdom of God It is surprising to...
by Fr. Chris Dunn OFM | Nov 3, 2023 | Friar Reflection
In the Old Testament the sabbath was the Lord’s Day, a day of resting in the Lord. It was a day centered on renewing one’s relationship with God. Work was specifically not allowed. There are 39 types of activities prohibited on the sabbath by the Old Testament. The...
by Fr. Chris Dunn OFM | Oct 26, 2023 | Friar Reflection
Jesus uses an uncomfortable image today: burning fire. Jesus Christ is the fire that changes all of creation. He burns out division and death, the fruits of sin. He is the beginning of the recreation of the whole world. Jesus can see that new creation and he says very...
