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Reflection for Feb. 2, 2014

Who helps you recognize the Messiah?

by Sister Laura Zelten What appeared as a normal day at the temple was extraordinary. Luke's text tells of Mary and Joseph's purification even though the Law only required purification of the woman... Read More

Reflection for Jan. 26, 2014

Having new life in Christ requires letting go of today's life

by Carla Schommer, Director of St. Francis Convent Jesus, walking by the Sea of Galilee following the arrest of John, saw two fishermen -- Simon who is called Peter, and his brother Andrew --... Read More

Reflection for Jan. 19, 2014

Jesus is the new light and lamb for all nations

by Sister Charlene Hockers We just completed the Christmas season and celebrated the Baptism of Jesus, and now we move into Ordinary Time. But John the Baptist is still at the forefront of... Read More

Reflection for Jan. 12, 2014

Baptism: An invitation to go about 'doing good' in response to God's love

by Sister Agnes Fischer "You are my beloved Son." -- Matthew 3:17 On the day of your baptism and mine no one saw anything extraordinary, but in reality the sky did open and the Spirit of God did... Read More

Reflection for Jan. 5, 2014

What will be your epiphany on this feast day?

by Sister Mary Kabat Today we celebrate the Epiphany of the Lord.  Epiphany is not a word we use every day.  In the dictionary I found two definitions.  One is "a manifestation of a divine being,"... Read More

Reflection for Dec. 29, 2013

With a heart of compassion, Joseph cares for Holy Family

by Sister Lynne Marie Simonich Today we reflect on the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph.  In the Gospel we see that Jesus was born into a very dangerous world.  Those in power saw him as a... Read More

Reflection for Dec. 22, 2013

Joseph changes his mind after God changes his heart

by Sister Laura Zelten On Sunday we light the fourth candle of the Advent wreath. The circle of light is complete and we are only days away from Christmas. The readings for the Fourth Sunday... Read More

Reflection for Dec. 15, 2013

Time of joyful waiting is also a time of loving action

by Sister Renee Delvaux Gaudete (Rejoice) Sunday is a call to joyful waiting as we ponder all that the birth of Jesus our Savior means for us at Christmas and as we prepare for the Lord's second... Read More

Reflection for Dec. 8, 2013

During Advent, what are you waiting for?

by Sister Rose Jochmann Have you been able to take some time to remember what the Advent season is about?  We are celebrating that Jesus, the Son of God, became one of us and came to live among us... Read More

Reflection for Dec. 1, 2013

Advent -- a time to prepare for the Lord -- is every day

by Sister Paulette Hupfauf For most of my life, Advent was the sign of winter and the prelude to Christmas -- the birth of Jesus. I admit the anticipation of Christmas gift-giving and receiving... Read More