by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Jan 23, 2023 | Friar Reflection
In today’s gospel Jesus proclaims, “…if a house is divided against itself, that house will not be able to stand.” (Mark 3:25). The gospel says it I believe it, my experience reveals it to be true, it makes sense – and ultimately such divided houses do...
by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Jan 20, 2023 | Friar Reflection
January 20th Children’s Mass | Ezekiel 34:11-16 and Luke 15:1-7 This coming Sunday is Word of God Sunday when the Catholic Church celebrates the great gift of the Bible. We celebrate the stories from the Old Testament like the one this morning from the Prophet...
by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Jan 17, 2023 | Friar Reflection
The first reading is taken from Hebrews chapter 6:10 and following, but the larger context for the writer’s thought begins at Hebrews 5:11 where a metaphor is employed, one familiar then and now: that of milk and solid food, little children and adults. The basic...
by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Jan 11, 2023 | Friar Reflection
The first readings for this week are taken from the Letter to the Hebrews. The psalms are ones that speak of the covenant of God with his people. The gospels are taken from the earliest days of Jesus’ public ministry when he confronts the chaos, disorder and evil in...
by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Jan 9, 2023 | Friar Reflection
Today marks the end of the Liturgical season of Christmas as we celebrate the beginning of the public ministry of Jesus of Nazareth. Throughout the Christmas season we have heard the titles and honorifics: Messiah, Wonder Counselor, Prince of Peace; but today, we hear...
