by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Nov 15, 2022 | Friar Reflection
In today’s first reading we again read from the Revelation. It is an early section in the scripture referred to as Letters to the Churches of Asia (1:4–3:22). Part of today’s text is the Letter to the community of Laodicea. The city was founded by Antiochus II...
by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Nov 14, 2022 | Friar Reflection
The gospel today is Luke’s account of the blind man on the roadside who cries out: “Jesus, son of David, have pity on me.” The underlying word is eléos – I don’t know why they translate it as “pity” – the meaning is “to show mercy,” indicating a response roused by an...
by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Nov 11, 2022 | Care for Creation, Parish Blog
Whether you’re new to hiking or an avid trailblazer, Prince William, VA has a wide variety of scenic hikes to enjoy. Hike through hallowed grounds, challenge your stamina, or enjoy a family-friendly excursion – here are 9 hikes that you won’t want to miss....
by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Nov 11, 2022 | Parish Blog
Many people attribute this saying to St. Francis: “Preach the Gospel at all times. Use words when necessary.” He never said it. In fact, St. Francis was all about words: words to glorify God, words to give praise to God’s works in nature, words for repentance, and...
by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Nov 8, 2022 | Friar Reflection
Today is the feast day of Blessed John Duns Scotus, a Franciscan friar from Scotland noted for his theological and philosophical work in the high-Middle Ages (late 13th and early 14th centuries). Scotus’ work was in the generation that followed Thomas of Aquinas and...
