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Reflection for Feb. 22, 2015

Fasting, praying, almsgiving make room for God in each of us

On this First Sunday of Lent we journey with Jesus into the desert of emptiness and temptation.  During his 40 days in the wilderness Jesus did not turn his heart away from his loving Father.  In... Read More

Reflection for Feb. 15, 2015

St. Paul: Our humble actions give glory to God

Reflective questions:   "Thank You." A picture is worth a thousand words ...... and more .... as we can always "see" more into it. A very nice change. A lovely reflection... thank you for... Read More

Reflection for Feb. 8, 2015

The healing hand of Jesus Christ is within your reach and mine

Recently, I visited a friend at the nursing home. She had gone through major surgery about three months earlier. She took the risk of surgery rather than give up and die. She came through... Read More

Reflection for Feb. 1, 2015

Proclaiming the Good News requires prayer and preparation

Today's Gospel gives us a glimpse into the culture of Jesus' time and a deeper understanding of why he was such a powerful and often-perceived disruptive figure. First, he teaches "as one... Read More

Reflection for Jan. 25, 2015

Jesus invites each of us to share in his mission in a special way

God told Jonah to go to Nineveh to deliver a message. He thought it would take three days to go through the city but on the first day the people heard the message and followed it. Jesus was walking... Read More

Reflection for Jan. 18, 2015

Here I am. You called me. I'm eager to do your will!

Doesn't it bring a smile and a swell of pride when you see your child or grandchild eagerly wanting to help you though the task is beyond his or her strength or ability?  Picture such a time when... Read More

Reflection for Jan. 15, 2015

Throughout our lives we all get chosen for something. Sometimes we might be called to do something we never dreamed of doing. Isaiah tells us: “the Lord has spoken, who formed me as his servant from... Read More

Reflection for Jan. 11, 2015

'You are my beloved Son, with you I am well pleased'

Take a few minutes to reflect on the picture and words.  Imagine being there when John the Baptist says, "One mightier than I is coming after me. I am not worthy to stoop and loosen the thongs of... Read More

Reflection for Jan. 4, 2015

Does my 'star' guide people to Jesus Christ?

Where is the newborn King of the Jews? If the Magi of today -- that is, men and women of goodwill -- were to ask that question would we tell them that He can be found: In these, Jesus is waiting to... Read More

Reflection for Dec. 28, 2014

Holy Family is a shining example of love, humility, kindness

by Sister Paulette Hupfauf We know very little about the Holy Family while they lived in the small village of Nazareth. Yet the feast day Collect Prayer ("O God, who were pleased to give us the... Read More