by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Nov 13, 2023 | Friar Reflection
The first reading for today is taken from the opening of the Book of Wisdom. These simple verses set the tone for the entire book, urging readers to prioritize the search for wisdom, followed by righteousness and integrity in their actions and judgments: “Love...
by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Nov 10, 2023 | Friar Reflection
The gospel for today is the story of the “Dishonest Steward” (Luke 16:1-8). These verses are the parable itself but it is good to note that the application of the parable continues in vv.9-13. The additional verses are: I tell you, make friends for yourselves with...
by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Nov 8, 2023 | Friar Reflection
In this day and age, we receive all manner of evites: to meetings, parties, events and more. Upon receiving the evite are we excited? Were we just hoping for a day or evening off? Does this seem more obligatory than interesting? Do we have to rearrange schedules? Are...
by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Oct 31, 2023 | Friar Reflection
The first reading for today begins as St. Paul tells us: “I consider that the sufferings of this present time are as nothing compared with the glory to be revealed for us.” (Rom 8:18) I suspect that when we hear that, we are able to solemnly nod, hoping that once we...
by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Oct 30, 2023 | Friar Reflection
In tomorrow’s first reading from The Letter to the Romans, St. Paul tells us that you, me and all creation is suffering in this world that is as imperfect and incomplete as we are. God created the world and proclaimed it to be good. Then God created humanity and...