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In a nutshell, Jesus tells us that words and thoughts matter by Sister Agnes Fischer Just after a beautiful lesson on the beatitudes, Jesus instructs His disciples what not to do. Jesus speaks about... Read More

How do we bring comfort and  joy to others? by Sister Lynne Marie Simonich Jesus uses two images that his listeners can relate to: salt and light. In Jesus’ time salt was important for preserving... Read More

God calls us to authentic happiness  by Renae Bauer The word “beatitude” means happiness or blessedness. Sunday’s readings guide us to authentic happiness, which is rooted in a relationship with God.... Read More

Jesus enters our daily lives and calls us to  grow in His ways by Sister Laura Zelten The readings for the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time inspire us to understand that Jesus saves us and we are called... Read More

Sunday's readings  guide us to grow in Jesus' ways  by Sister Elise Cholewinski “You mean we just melt into each other?” I have been tutoring a young boy, catching him up on the religious education... Read More

Feast of the Epiphany  reminds us  to seek the Light on our journey by Sister Mary Kabat We continue to celebrate the Nativity of Our Lord.  For Sunday's special feast of the Epiphany we celebrate... Read More

God's grace and peace is always given to each generation   by Sister Sally Ann Brickner On the first day of the New Year, Holy Mother Church draws our attention to our Blessed Mother, Mary, and... Read More

Manger scene  expresses love -- pure and simple by Sister Laura Zelten “I bring news of great joy, today is born our Savior, Christ the Lord.” (Luke 2:10-11) I love the joyous spirit of the manger... Read More

Foreshadowing of Emmanuel  calls for faith, not fact by Sister Carolyn Zahringer The four candles of Advent have names. The first is hope. The second is love. The third is joy. The fourth is peace. ... Read More

Imagine Sunday's Gospel from these mothers' perspectives by Sister Sally Ann Brickner When you relate your life story what memories do you share about your mother? Does she have a place of prominence... Read More