Select Page

Friar Reflection

The Heart of God

The Heart of God

“So the LORD passed before him [Moses] and proclaimed: ‘The LORD, the LORD, a merciful and gracious God, slow to anger and rich in kindness and fidelity, continuing his kindness for a thousand...

read more

A Mustard Seed

Jesus teaches through everyday experience, the sights and sounds that people experience each day.  In today’s Gospel he uses the experience of seeing a tiny mustard seed or the experience of mixing...

read more
Earthen Vessels

Earthen Vessels

“But we hold this treasure in earthen vessels, that the surpassing power may be of God and not from us.” 2 Cor 4:7 St. Paul speaks with remarkable honesty about the fragile condition of human life...

read more
Parables

Parables

In today’s Gospel Jesus speaks about the purpose of parables.  Jesus often teaches using parables or stories taken from daily life such as the farmer sowing, or the story of the growth of a mustard...

read more

Mana – God Provides

The history of the Exodus of Israel from slavery in Egypt and its journey through the desert to the promised land is not just a story of a time long ago. It is our story, our living story of...

read more

Apostolorum Apostola

Today is the Feast of St. Mary Magdalene and the reading is from the Gospel of John. The scene in the garden after the Resurrection is not Mary’s first appearance in Scripture. Did you know that...

read more

Whose Will?

What is the basis of your relationship with God? Are you looking for some personal benefit in life through your relationship with God? Is your relationship with God based on bending reality or even...

read more
Obstinate

Obstinate

According to Merriam Webster, obstinate: “stubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion.” Pharaoh is pretty stubborn. He dug his heels in even...

read more

Praise God

In today’s Gospel Jesus prays and gives praise to his heavenly Father with these words: “I give praise to you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth.”  Jesus stands in wonder before his Father’s ways. ...

read more
The Household of Faith

The Household of Faith

“Whoever loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me...” (Mt 10:37)  I think there is a tendency among believers that when we hear those words, we respond with, what I call, “the holy...

read more

Apostles

In today’s Gospel Jesus commissions and sends out the Twelve to be his witnesses.  The word “apostle” comes from the Greek verb “to send” (apostellõ).  Jesus tells the Apostles: “Behold, I am...

read more