by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Aug 21, 2023 | Friar Reflection
In the gospel for today, I always wonder how much to make of the description of the one who questions Jesus as being “a young man.” There are a number of things one could say about this passage that having nothing to do with the questioner’s age. The question reveals...
by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Aug 15, 2023 | Friar Reflection
It has been six years since the “Unite the Right” rally in Charlottesville, VA. Say what you will about the intent, purpose or goal of the rally organizers or opponents – we know what unfolded then and all that has unfolded since. It just seems like there is a...
by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Aug 11, 2023 | Friar Reflection
Peter said to Jesus, “We have given up everything and followed you. What will there be for us?” Jesus said to them, “Amen, I say to you that you who have followed me, in the new age, when the Son of Man is seated on his throne of glory, will yourselves sit on twelve...
by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Aug 7, 2023 | Friar Reflection
If you have been following along with the daily readings at Mass, you know that the first readings have been following the 12 tribes of Jacob as they escaped slavery in Egypt, received the Ten Commandments, fashioned a golden calf, and spent a lot of time complaining,...
by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Aug 4, 2023 | Friar Reflection
The gospel passage Matthew 13:54-58 offers a profound reflection on the nature of assumptions and the limitations they impose on our understanding and beliefs. In this passage, Jesus returns to his hometown, and the people there are astonished by his wisdom and...
