by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Jan 27, 2021 | Friar Reflection
In the traditional understanding of the parable of “The Sower and Seed,” the focus is often on the soil as a description of our hearts, of our openness to the word of God being sown into our lives. The soil/heart is described as a well-trod path, rocky ground, a...
by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Jan 26, 2021 | Friar Reflection
The reading from today’s gospel (with a few extra verses) and St. Francis of Assisi’s answer to the question. 20 Jesus came with his disciples into the house. Again the crowd gathered, making it impossible for them even to eat. 21 When his relatives heard...
by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Jan 18, 2021 | Friar Reflection
Today, we as a nation will celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. I thought it would be good that we, again, listen to the words of Dr. King from his “Letter from a Birmingham Jail.” This excerpt, found in the later part of that marvelous and challenging letter,...
by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Jan 14, 2021 | Friar Reflection
Today’s readings include a first reading from the Letter to the Hebrews. I am writing this on a Sunday afternoon, and it is hard not to think about the events of January 6th at the Capitol when the halls of Congress were invaded by a mob who had been encouraged...
by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Jan 13, 2021 | Friar Reflection
Today’s gospel is one that always needs 1st century context as we read, “Simon’s mother-in-law lay sick with a fever. They immediately told him about her. He [Jesus] approached, grasped her hand, and helped her up. Then the fever left her and she waited on...
