by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Dec 14, 2021 | Flocknote
Thank you! You have joined the almost 700 households that are part of the “flock!” We are off to a great start. We still have about 1,800 more to join the flock, but like the Good Shepherd we will seek them out … one by one if necessary!! And part of...
by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Dec 11, 2021 | Friar Reflection
This Saturday morning, our readings highlight the Prophets Elijah and John the Baptist, two of the greatest prophets from the times before Jesus. In the first reading from Sirach, we hear “In those days, like a fire there appeared the prophet Elijah whose words were...
by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Dec 8, 2021 | Friar Reflection
This solemnity, although formally declared dogma in 1854, has a long history of belief and celebration in Christianity since the 4th century and perhaps earlier – the records only go back so far. What this means is that what happened in 1854 was formally stating...
by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Dec 7, 2021 | Friar Reflection
There is a lot going on today, December 7th 2021. The nation remembers Pearl Harbor, the church remembers St. Ambrose, and the Season of Advent continues. Since the beginning of Advent this year we have heard from the Prophet Isaiah. The verses have all been brimming...
by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Nov 30, 2021 | Friar Reflection
Today is the Feast of St. Andrew the Apostle. St. Andrew is the patron saint of several countries, notably Scotland and Russia – as well as patron of many other activities, including the Russian Navy. The brother of Simon Peter, he was called as an apostle and...