by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Mar 22, 2023 | Friar Reflection
The first reading today is a companion piece with yesterday’s first reading. The message of encouragement remains even as the prophet who speaks the word changes. A verse from the Gospel succinctly makes the point: “My Father is at work until now, so I am at work.”...
by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Mar 21, 2023 | Friar Reflection
In today’s first reading we hear from the Prophet Ezekiel. It is from the end of his prophetic writings and there is a lot of “water under the bridge” that has led to this amazing vision of a new temple being the source of restorative and living water that is so...
by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Mar 18, 2023 | VOICE
Background: What do we mean by Affordable Housing and Why is it important to all PWC residents? Who are first time home buyers in our area? They are teachers, nurses, police officers, emergency responders, and others who work in the county. Here are some statistics...
by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Mar 17, 2023 | Friar Reflection
The reflection for today is from a Mass with the students and teachers from the parish elementary school. The gospel for the school Mass is the same as the gospel reading from the recent 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time, the last part of the Sermon on the Mount. “You...
by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Mar 13, 2023 | Friar Reflection
In the first reading, we hear the end of the story of Naaman, a Syrian general, who has just been cured of his leprosy. When Naaman comes to Israel he encounters the prophet, Elisha. Naaman has come bearing all manner of riches and gifts, but Elisha wants none of it....