by Fr. Chris Dunn OFM | Jan 2, 2024 | Friar Reflection
After the death of the first twelve apostles, the Church entered the patristic stage, a time of guidance by the early fathers. Basil and Gregory come from that period. Basil lived from 329AD to 389AD. Gregory died ten years before Basil. During their lifetime both had...
by Fr. Chris Dunn OFM | Dec 21, 2023 | Friar Reflection
In these last days of Advent, we hear how God prepared everything for Jesus’ birth. Mary surrendered herself to the will of God and her part in the history of salvation. Her openness to life went far beyond just accepting motherhood, it included an openness to all...
by Fr. Chris Dunn OFM | Dec 19, 2023 | Friar Reflection
Advent is a time of waiting, time to renew our lifestyle and our form of waiting. Advent waiting is a form of life, not just a passing season. Advent is living in hope and joy. Some people wait filling their time with frenetic, useless activities, some wait full of...
by Fr. Chris Dunn OFM | Dec 15, 2023 | Friar Reflection
During most of the pandemic I lived in the Bronx and worked in Harlem in a support program for homeless and street people. Three times a week, I had to take the Metro North train or the subway into Harlem. Many of the larger subway stations have musicians on the...
by Fr. Chris Dunn OFM | Dec 1, 2023 | Friar Reflection
Where is the kingdom of God? Where is God’s reign? Where is heaven? When will God’s kingdom start? What will be the signs? Most people respond to those questions with answers that refer to something outside of themselves, something spectacular, a long time in the...
