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Reflection for Nov. 17, 2013

No matter how hard the journey is, Christ is with us always

by Sister Margaret Mary Halbach The past few weeks, the readings have been moving toward the "end times" in our Liturgy. Today, especially in the Gospel from Luke, a dismal picture is painted of... Read More

Reflection for Nov. 10, 2013

Do you believe Jesus came for your salvation?

by Sister Jane Riha The month of November is devoted to remembrance and prayer for those who have died.  Our Christian belief in the Resurrected Jesus and life after death is rooted deeply in the... Read More

Reflection for Nov. 3, 2013

Believing in Jesus converts us from 'takers'to 'givers'

by Sister Francis Bangert Are you a "taker" or a "giver"?  Zaccheus, short of stature, was a taker-turned-giver.  His hunger for riches drove him to betray his own people by collecting taxes for... Read More

Reflection for Oct. 27, 2013

Prayer tip -- Remember how much God loves you

by Sister Madonna Swintkoske The Gospel for this Sunday is a story of two individuals, a Pharisee and a tax collector, who went to the temple to pray.  There was a difference in their prayer.  The... Read More

Reflection for Oct. 20, 2013

Pray always -- especially when you're discouraged

by Sister Carolyn Zahringer In the first reading from the Book of Exodus, Moses stands with hands raised to affect a favorable outcome. Raised hands is a prayer posture. Eventually, Moses grew... Read More

Reflection for Oct. 13, 2013

Through God we are made whole ... just for the asking

by Sister Sally Ann Brickner Within Israelite society purity laws carried great significance. Persons who had certain physical diseases, such as leprosy, were considered unclean and were segregated... Read More

Reflection for Oct. 6, 2013

In the midst of life's struggles, God provides strength and wisdom

by Sister Agnes Fischer "Lord, increase our faith" because we are no more than servants: In the midst of so much hardship, help us remember that you feed the birds who don't plant or harvest,... Read More

Reflection for Sept. 29, 2013

God remembers how we love one another

by Sister Mary Kabat We cannot help but be challenged by the Scripture readings for this weekend.  The readings ask the question I believe God will ask us upon our death, "Did you love your... Read More

Reflection for Sept. 22, 2013

Dishonest at first, the master's steward makes right his wrongs

by Renae Bauer Dishonest or clever? That's the question we might ponder after reading Sunday's Gospel, the parable of the "dishonest" steward. Here's a guy who squanders what his master entrusted... Read More

Reflection for Sept. 15, 2013

How do you see God -- and how do you see others?

by Sister Sally Ann Brickner When overhearing a conversation about another person have you ever questioned the perceptions being shared and wondered: "Could this be the same individual whom I... Read More