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Reflection for July 6, 2014

The presence of Jesus in our lives shines through to those around us

by Sister Elise Cholewinski Over the past few years June has become one of my favorite months. Classes and programs are finished, my office is in order, and I can look forward to time away. Much of... Read More

Reflection for June 29, 2014

Jesus: 'You shall be my witnesses ... to the ends of the earth'

by Sister Sally Ann Brickner This week our Catholic Church deviates from the Sunday Scripture readings to commemorate the feast of Saints Peter and Paul.  As "disciples on the way," each of them... Read More

Reflection for June 22, 2014

What did Jesus mean by 'eat' and 'drink' of the Son of Man?

by Sister Madonna Swintkoske Sunday's Gospel (John 6:51-58) is a very difficult passage for many. Jesus says, "Amen, Amen, I say to you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his... Read More

Reflection for June 15, 2014

Trinity Sunday: Have you joined the dance?

by Sister Charlene Hockers We express the meaning of the Trinity with phrases such as "Three Persons in One God" or "Father, Son and Holy Spirit" or with images of a triangle or three-leaf clover.... Read More

Reflection for June 8, 2014

Are you ready for the New Evangelization? The Holy Spirit will help!

by Sister Ann Rehrauer Recently Bishop Ricken issued a pastoral letter on the New Evangelization for the Diocese of Green Bay.  The term "evangelization" comes from evangelium -- the Latin word... Read More

Reflection for June 1, 2014

Seeing doesn't always lead to believing so trust the eyes of your heart

by Sister Annette Koss In Luke's Acts, we read what the two messengers said, "Why are you standing there looking at the sky?" In Matthew, we read, "When they saw him, they worshiped, but doubted."... Read More

Reflection for May 25, 2014

Holy Spirit makes the impossible, possible

by Sister Jane Riha During the past week, the daily readings from the Gospel of John are filled with the compassionate, loving words of Jesus. Jesus was preparing to leave those whom he loved and... Read More

Reflection for May 18, 2014

Put away the GPS; only Jesus can guide us to heaven

by Sister Lynne Marie Simonich In the Gospel for the fifth Sunday of Easter, Jesus reminds his disciples that they have nothing to fear -- he has a place for them, a room he is preparing for them... Read More

Reflection for May 11, 2014

As we know our mother's voice, we know our Shepherd's, too

by Sister Laura Zelten As we celebrate this World Day of Prayer for Vocations and Mother's Day, the choice of the Gospel passage could not have been better. In the story of the Good Shepherd we... Read More

Reflection for May 4, 2014

Unexpectedly finding God in the ordinary

by Sister Laura Zelten It is no accident that the Risen Christ is discovered in the breaking of bread which takes place after the sharing of stories. Food and conversation bring us together. We... Read More