by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Feb 15, 2021 | Friar Reflection
In today’s first reading, the brothers Cain and Abel have just brought an offering to the Lord. Abel brought his best lamb to offer to God in sacrifice. Cain brought some of the first fruits of the harvest, but pointedly not the best. “The Lord looked with favor on...
by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Feb 14, 2021 | Parish Blog
MEALS FOR THE BILL MEHR SHELTER Prince William County As part of putting or faith into action we Franciscans believe that helping our brothers and sisters in need is an essential part of who we are. We have been helping the Prince William County shelters for more than...
by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Feb 14, 2021 | Parish Blog, Weekly-Email
St. Francis House: An Outreach Program St. Francis of Assisi Parish 2606 Heth Court, Dumfries, VA 22026 703-221-6344 Francia Salguero & Angelica Silva We are here to serve those in need! During this great time of need, St. Francis House is remaining open to...
by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Feb 10, 2021 | Friar Reflection
Today is the Feast Day of St. Scholastica, the foundress of the Benedictine Order of nuns and the twin sister of St. Benedict of Nursia, founder of the Benedictine Order of brothers. Together they are credited with establishing monasticism in the western world. It is...
by Fr. George Corrigan OFM | Feb 9, 2021 | Friar Reflection
Between yesterday and today, our first reading covered the story of Creation from Genesis 1. It is a familiar story, a story told in children’s book, a story we have heard countless times over the years. It is a story that I think we are so familiar with that we no...
