Today’s Gospel makes clear that sight is more important than glory, that understanding is more desired than power. Like James and John, we are attracted to power because power makes things happen, to get things done. Before we ask Jesus for the power to do things, we first ask for the gift of sight.

Father’s Homily – video

Father’s Homily – text

https://www.secularfranciscansusa.org/2024/10/26/the-gospel-through-a-franciscan-lens-30th-sunday-in-ordinary-time-fr-christopher/

“Jesus is surrendering His future entirely into the hands of the Father in whose power and generosity Jesus places complete trust.  We who wish to follow and imitate Him by our Franciscan profession must accompany Him in this trust as well.”

Father’s Homily – video

Father’s Homily – text

https://www.secularfranciscansusa.org/2024/10/19/the-gospel-through-a-franciscan-lens-29th-sunday-in-ordinary-time-fr-christopher/