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Reflection for Jan. 11, 2015

'You are my beloved Son, with you I am well pleased'

Take a few minutes to reflect on the picture and words.  Imagine being there when John the Baptist says, "One mightier than I is coming after me. I am not worthy to stoop and loosen the thongs of... Read More

Reflection for Jan. 4, 2015

Does my 'star' guide people to Jesus Christ?

Where is the newborn King of the Jews? If the Magi of today -- that is, men and women of goodwill -- were to ask that question would we tell them that He can be found: In these, Jesus is waiting to... Read More

Reflection for Dec. 28, 2014

Holy Family is a shining example of love, humility, kindness

by Sister Paulette Hupfauf We know very little about the Holy Family while they lived in the small village of Nazareth. Yet the feast day Collect Prayer ("O God, who were pleased to give us the... Read More

Reflection for Dec. 21, 2014

Rejoice! Jesus is with us -- always!

by Sister Rose Jochmann Can you believe it? Christmas is just a few days away!  How is your Advent preparation going? Have you had some time to remember what the season is about?   Christmas is... Read More

Reflection for Dec. 14, 2014

How to 'rejoice always' -- even during difficult times

by Sister Madonna Swintkoske In the letter of St. Paul to the Thessalonians, he tells us to "Rejoice always." As we hear the news and talk with others, it may seem impossible to rejoice, because we... Read More

Reflection for Dec. 7, 2014

Do you hear what I hear? Prophets call us to get ready for Jesus

by Sister Mary Ellen Lowney It is my privilege to reflect with you on the readings for the Second Sunday of Advent. I find it helps to have a setting for the readings. Today the first reading is... Read More

Reflection for Nov. 30, 2014

Be watchful! Remain alert, for Jesus is among us!

by Sister Sally Ann Brickner Early Christians experienced sadness after Christ's Ascension, and longed for Him to reappear in all His glory. They remembered Christ's promise to return and... Read More

Reflection for Nov. 23, 2014

What will your new year's resolution be next week?

by Sister Carolyn Zahringer The end of another liturgical year is upon us!  Where did another year go? As we look back over the year, what will we discover?  How did we make use of the 365 days... Read More

Reflection for Nov. 16, 2014

Day after day, we need to show up & be ready for the Lord

by Sister Elise Cholewinski From as far back as I can remember, baseball has been my favorite sport.  I've had several heroes in the game, but one of my favorites is Cal Ripken Jr., who played for... Read More

Reflection for Nov. 9, 2014

Our holiness comes from the Spirit of God which dwells within

by Sister Lynne Marie Simonich "The holy dwelling of the Most High" (Psalm 46.5) At the time of Jesus, the Temple was a most sacred place where the presence of God was revealed.  This Temple was... Read More