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Not so with Jesus. He takes pity on the leper. He touches the leper and heals him. Jesus then is the one who dwells in deserted places, apart from others.  One encounter illustrates what Jesus is... Read More

In today’s second reading St. Paul tells us, “Woe to me if I do not preach the Gospel.” So how do I do this? In other words, as Jesus says in today’s Gospel: “Let us go to nearby villages and preach... Read More

“There is something I once did in the past, and I feel very guilty about it.  I’ve never told anybody what I did; maybe sometime I will.”  Has anyone ever said that to you? Afraid and inwardly... Read More

In Sunday’s first reading, we see how Jonah responded to God’s call to go to Ninevah. He boarded a ship hoping to avoid God’s call. As we know, Jonah found himself being swallowed by a whale giving... Read More

In today’s Gospel John points out Jesus to two of his disciples.  As a true follower of Jesus he directs them to Jesus, not to himself.  His goal was to draw them to Christ.  There was no jealousy in... Read More

Years ago I was traveling to the Upper Peninsula before Christmas.  There were two other Sisters with me as we journeyed north.  It was already dark and we were over half way to our destination when... Read More

On New Year’s Day the Church invites us to celebrate Mary, the Mother of God. Theotokos means God-bearer, which is a title that both Christians and Muslims ascribe to the Blessed Virgin Mary.  Our... Read More

The Gospel for Christmas Day may surprise you. This reading is not one of the familiar Nativity narratives. Rather, this Gospel is the opening section of John’s Gospel, which begins with: “In the... Read More

Can you believe it?  Christmas is 10 days away!  How is your Advent preparation going?  Advent is such a short church season.  Have you taken time to remember what the season is about?  We are... Read More

In Sunday's readings, both the Prophet Isaiah and St. Mark encourage us to “speak boldly”.  Isaiah says “Cry out at the top of your voice, Jerusalem, herald of good news!” (40:9).   John the Baptist... Read More