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That God will "Never" forget us is powerful indeed, but it is sometimes difficult to reconcile that with "the innocent victims of hatred and violence" (Pope Francis' phrase) who are so numerous here... Read More

"Be holy, for I, the Lord, your God, am holy." These words from the Book of Leviticus will be proclaimed in the first reading this Sunday. We might ask ourselves, “Seriously, how can I be holy as God... Read More

The Gospel of Matthew surely talks about the inner meaning of the Commandments. I learned about them in my three-week summer catechism classes. The approach was black and white, about what not to do.... Read More

During Ordinary Time, the First Reading and the Gospel for Sundays are chosen because they carry a similar theme. This week, the Scripture readings call us to live our faith through acts of mercy.... Read More

Have you ever felt like a loner? Have you ever felt that you were just one of a handful of people who subscribe to the same values or practice the same principles? One of the worst experiences in the... Read More

As JESUS used the word, "repent," its meaning - from the Greek word, "metanoia," meant "to turn one's heart and mind," as in "to have a change of mind/heart." This "turning" was an inner work of... Read More

“We have seen his star in the East, and have come with gifts to adore the Lord.” “This is my Beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” We are coming to the end of celebrating a glorious liturgical... Read More

Sunday celebrates three important events -- the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God; the World Day Prayer for Peace; and the New Year. In the Book of Numbers the Lord gives Moses (and us) a blessing for... Read More

What will we do with this gift? Will we:   Merry Christmas Sisters. Keep up the great work. Dear Sisters, So many, many thanks for all you have done through the years for so many. I know you... Read More

Can you believe it? Christmas is just a week away! How is your Advent preparation going? Have you been able to take some time to remember that we are celebrating that Jesus, the Son of God, came to... Read More