by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Mar 31, 2021 | Friar Reflection
There is a lot going on in the readings of Holy Week. Today is “Spy Wednesday” with Judas busy about his treachery and betrayal. As we move farther into the week, the story line seems to narrow from Jesus in the public square of Jerusalem to gathering with...
by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Mar 30, 2021 | Weekly-Email
There have been many a Good Friday in the course of my life. I have heard the Passion narrative. I led the Passion narrative during Good Friday liturgies. Over the many years of Bible study I have covered the Passion narrative more than a few times. And now thru the...
by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Mar 30, 2021 | Weekly-Email
On Thursday of Holy Week, the priests of the Arlington Diocese and many of the lay faithful will gather with Bishop Burbidge for the annual diocesan Chrism Mass at the Cathedral. In non-pandemic times, many of the lay faithful also join them for the celebration in...
by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Mar 24, 2021 | Friar Reflection
In today’s Gospel we listen to the ongoing conversation of Jesus with the Pharisees. In yesterday’s reflection I asked, “what will you see?” Today we see part of the answer on the part of the Pharisees. And buried in that reply is one small phrase that points to the...
by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Mar 23, 2021 | Weekly-Email
Back in the day, two friends and I started a business. We were a good mix of skills, dispositions, and work ethic. One of the partners, Jack, was the best project manager I ever encountered. His staff loved him, and the clients always wanted to know if Jack was...