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Reflection for Feb. 10, 2013
'Pruning' can eliminate what stands between us and God
We had a hickory tree but it was dying so my father cut it down. From the stump came a new shoot, hope for the future. The possibility of new life coming from something imperfect or dead came to... Read More
Reflection for Feb. 3, 2013
Faithfulness to God requires sacrifices
From the perspective of Catholic Social Teaching, three themes emerge from this Sunday's readings. Reflection questions: chapter 9, US Catholic Catechism for Adults by Sister Mary Kabat We received... Read More
Reflection for Jan. 27, 2013
How can we Christians do as Jesus does?
"And He closed the book, gave it back to the attendant and sat down; and the eyes of all in the synagogue were fixed on Him. And He began to say to them, 'Today this Scripture has been fulfilled... Read More
Reflection for Jan. 20, 2013
Wedding at Cana tells us that Jesus wants us to turn to him
That is the brief conversation at the beginning of Sunday's Gospel of the Wedding at Cana. In the past I have been troubled by Jesus' response to Mary. I certainly wouldn't talk to my mother... Read More
Reflection for Jan. 13, 2013
As God calls on the beloved Son, we can listen for our call, too
On this Sunday we find ourselves at an end and also at a beginning. The Scripture readings for the feast of the Baptism of the Lord present us with a new beginning in the story of... Read More
Reflection for Jan. 6, 2013
Let your next journey be one that leads to the Lord
Did you ever go on a journey not knowing the route? Today anyone can go online and check Mapquest or similar sites for guidance. Many people have GPS gadgets that promise to get them where they... Read More
Reflection for Dec. 30, 2012
Holy Family demonstrates fidelity to God, each other
Today's Feast of the Holy Family invites us to consider how the mystery of the Incarnation, of God being flesh in Jesus, has something special to say to families. Jesus grew up in a family. In... Read More
Reflection for Dec. 23, 2012
As Elizabeth and Mary give birth, our faith lives can do the same
We are on the doorstep of Christmas. What preparations have we completed that will make a profound difference on how we celebrate Christmas this year? In the Gospel we hear the familiar meeting of... Read More
Reflection for Dec. 16, 2012
Pink candle of Advent wreath reminds us to rejoice always
Can you believe it? Christmas is just a little more than a week away! How is your Advent preparation going? The Advent season is very short. Have you found some time to remember what the... Read More
Reflection for Dec. 9, 2012
How are you preparing the way for Christ?
The story of Luke is very detailed. He gives data and factual information. But more than this he tells us of hope and trust in a world that is often short of these virtues. We, too,... Read More
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