Sisters of St. Francis of the Holy Cross in Green Bay, WI

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Reflection for Oct. 5, 2025

Faith in a chaotic world

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

Reflection for Sept. 28, 2025

No stranger in God’s eyes

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

Reflection for Sept. 21, 2025

Trusting God in the choices we make

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

Reflection for Sept. 14, 2025

The healing power of the Cross

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

Reflection for Sept. 7, 2025

Carrying the cross with faith

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

Reflection for Aug. 31, 2025

Simply to be of service

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

Reflection for Aug. 24, 2025

Discipleship through the narrow gate

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

Reflection for Aug. 17, 2025

Eyes fixed on Jesus

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

Reflection for Aug. 10, 2025

Entrusted with the Kingdom

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

Reflection for Aug. 3, 2025

Truth, service and love

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