by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Sep 17, 2021 | Franciscan, Life of Francis, Weekly-Email
The first article of the series about St. Francis essentially proposed that what most people think they know about St. Francis of Assisi is a very limited and romanticized version of the “poor man from Assisi.” Such versions often emphasize the Francis who loves...
by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Sep 17, 2021 | Franciscan, Life of Francis, Weekly-Email
Every year – or so it seems – very good biographies of St. Francis of Assisi are published. The ones published in the last 10 years all share some great qualities: readable and increasingly historical – introducing the “real” St Francis of Assisi to the world. You...
by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Sep 17, 2021 | Friar Reflection
Today is the Memorial of St. Hildegard of Bingen. From the first reading from the Book of Wisdom we hear Set me as a seal on your heart, as a seal on your arm; For stern as death is love, relentless as the nether world is devotion; its flames are a blazing fire. Deep...
by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Sep 14, 2021 | Weekly-Email
Adult Faith Program – September 2021 St. Francis of Assisi Parish has a host of programs specifically for Adult faith – to help you become a life-long learner. Consider the list of all the program offerings. Take your next step on the journey of Faith....
by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Sep 13, 2021 | Friar Reflection
Today is the Memorial of St. John Chrysostom (“golden tongue”), known for his oratory skills. John gained popularity because of the eloquence of his public speaking at the Golden Church, Antioch’s cathedral, especially his insightful expositions of Bible...
