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God’s love is stronger than suffering and death by Sister Sally Ann Brickner When watching the parade with my grandnephew on Labor Day, he asked why the passing ambulance had a pole with a serpent... Read More

Discipleship calls us to humility, courage and perseverance in living the Gospel by Sister Ann Rehrauer This Sunday's Scriptures invite us to reflect on the meaning of discipleship. In the Gospel... Read More

True discipleship is not about status but rather humble joy by Sister Elise Cholewinski Many years ago a priest asked me a question that I have not forgotten. “Aren’t you happy simply to be of... Read More

Following Jesus takes effort, courage, and love -- as demonstrated by our Jubilarians by Sister Lynne Marie Simonich Sunday's Gospel reminds us of the demands of being a true disciple of Jesus. The... Read More

When trials weigh us down, the saints remind us where to look by Sister Mary Kabat Oh, dear! The Scripture readings for this Sunday are quite discouraging, even shocking. In the first reading from... Read More

Every gift is on loan from God -- how are we using them? by Sister Agnes Fischer “To whom much is given, much is expected.” Jesus tells us that our Father in Heaven was pleased to give us the... Read More

God’s priorities are clear — we can align ours by praying for hearts of discipleship by Renae Bauer What matters to God? That’s the takeaway of this Sunday’s readings. Are we truthful? Generous?... Read More

Persistent prayer will reveal a richer relationship with God by Sister Madonna Swintkoske In Sunday's reading, Jesus instructs his disciples about prayer.  The lesson is one of perseverance. Jesus... Read More

Scripture reminds us that even in the kitchen, we are called to be present — to each other and to Christ by Sister Carolyn Zahringer Have you ever said or thought, “It is a mystery,” when you didn’t... Read More

Sometimes the greatest act of humility is not offering help — but receiving it. by Sister Sally Ann Brickner Sunday's Scripture passages have given me new insights about myself and neighborliness. In... Read More