by Fr. Chris Dunn OFM | Mar 24, 2023 | Friar Reflection
After having some initial conflict with the religious leaders in Jerusalem, Jesus decides to return to Galilee. There were threats of arrest and threats against his life at that time. After being back in Galilee for a while, the disciples decide to go to Jerusalem for...
by Fr. Chris Dunn OFM | Mar 23, 2023 | Friar Reflection
It seems that Israel, the community of ex-slaves gathered in the desert after the Exodus, was not all that different from us today: impatient, complainers, and idolaters. Today we don’t build golden calves, but we continue to put our confidence and trust in ourselves...
by Fr. Chris Dunn OFM | Mar 15, 2023 | Friar Reflection
The law in the Old Testament is the way that God gave to the people so that they could maintain a good relationship with him – a way to holiness. When Moses gives the law to the people of Israel, he enjoins on them the importance of living the law before other nations...
by Fr. Chris Dunn OFM | Mar 7, 2023 | Friar Reflection
It is easy for us to live the letter of the law and forget the Spirit behind the law, to live out only the minimum requirements. We seem to like the special distinctions, honors, and titles of the law to mark off differences. This all leads us to a static lifestyle...
by Fr. Chris Dunn OFM | Mar 3, 2023 | Friar Reflection
Todays’ Gospel comes from the Sermon on the Mount where Jesus announces God’s plan or desire for all of humanity. God originally revealed himself to Israel through the Law which was meant to produce a holy life, a communion with God in the Israelites. Instead, Israel...
