by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Nov 15, 2022 | VOICE
Parity funding for the Prince William County Public Defender Office is key to a fair and equitable system of restorative justice. Low pay and heavy workloads make it difficult to recruit and retain high quality attorneys for the Public Defender’s Office. Currently...
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...
