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Persistence in faith shapes our hearts to mirror the steadfast love of God by Sister Lynne Marie Simonich Persistence is the word for our readings on this 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Exodus tells... Read More

Daily blessings are reasons to return to God and give thanks by Sister Agnes Fischer Of those ten lepers who were healed by Jesus, only one returned to thank Him for what He had done for him. Are we... Read More

Such a gift calls us to trust, live with courage, and fan into flame the Spirit that strengthens us by Sister Jane Riha My approach to reflecting on the Scriptures written so long ago is to read them... Read More

Gospel challenges us to see strangers as brothers and sisters and to love them by Sister Donna Koch In Sunday's Gospel St. Luke would have us reflect on the story of the Rich Man and Lazarus. The... Read More

Daily decisions shape our witness to Christ’s presence in the world Sister Carolyn Zahringer We are met with many questions each day. In what or whom will we place our trust? Our Baptism was the... Read More

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