by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Dec 28, 2021 | Friar Reflection
The video above is a classic Christmas song known as the Coventry Carol. The carol was traditionally performed in Coventry in England as part of a mystery play called The Pageant of the Shearmen and Tailors. The play depicts the Christmas story the Gospel of Matthew,...
by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Dec 24, 2021 | Sacraments
In every relationship, there comes a time when something goes wrong and one person or one group hurts or offends the other, and the relationship is damaged. Whether it is a personal relationship between family members or friends or a more structured relationship...
by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Dec 24, 2021 | Sacraments
The reasons are many, all of them real to the penitent. But what awaits you in the sacraments is the all embracing love and mercy of God. Read more… 1 – We may be afraid of looking foolish because we haven’t been to confession in a long time—and are uncertain...
by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Dec 24, 2021 | Sacraments
Pastoral Letter of Archbishop Bruno Forte Reconciliation and the Beauty of God Together, let us try to understand what Confession is: If you really understand it, with your mind and heart, you will feel the need and the joy of experiencing this encounter, in which...
by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Dec 20, 2021 | Friar Reflection
Today’s Gospel is a familiar part of the Christmas story – the Angel Gabriel inviting Mary into the plans of God for redemption and salvation of the world. Given its proximity to Christmas, I suspect we quickly want to jump the 9 months and have our thoughts...
