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Reflection for Nov. 19, 2023
Justice and mercy
Readings show us the importance of serving God and others with what we have been given by Sister Ann Rehrauer I spent this past week on retreat. Any time of the year is good for a longer period to... Read More
Reflection for Nov. 12, 2023
A parable about preparedness
It's all about getting ready for the Kingdom of God by Renae Bauer Sunday’s readings are clear: Be like the five women who took their lamp and oil with them to greet the wedding procession. Because... Read More
Reflection for Nov. 5, 2023
Do our deeds match our words?
One prayer we know well speaks to today's opportunities by Sister Sally Ann Brickner Our Sacred Scriptures for this 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time challenge us to live so that the deeds we do match the... Read More
Reflection for Oct. 29, 2023
The whole of God's law depends on these
Love of God and neighbor goes beyond emotions by Sister Charlene Hockers “You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind … You shall love your... Read More
Reflection for Oct. 22, 2023
Hearts on fire, feet on the move
Theme for World Mission Sunday calls us to evangelize to the best of our abilities by Sister Donna Koch This Sunday, World Mission Day, has the following theme: “Hearts on fire, feet on the move.”... Read More
Reflection for Oct. 15, 2023
An invitation to God's feast
Can we rejoice in and prepare for being called to the perfect banquet? by Sister Mary Kabat It would be good to read Sunday’s first Scripture reading from Isaiah 25:6-10a before reading my... Read More
Reflection for Oct. 8, 2023
Good grapes year-round
Here's how the parable of the tenants applies to daily life by Sister Agnes Fischer The Lord expects good grapes from the vineyard: Christian spouses who have each others’ backs. Fathers and mothers... Read More
Reflection for Oct. 1, 2023
Why, why, why?
Whether we are feeling blessed or abandoned, we still abide in God by Sister Lynne Marie Simonich "The Lord's way is not fair!" (Ez. 18:25) Have you ever said or thought this when: good people... Read More
Reflection for Sept. 24, 2023
'Are you envious because I am generous?'
Sunday's Scripture selection reminds us that our ways aren't God's ways by Sister Rose Jochmann I find this line for Sunday's First Reading from the prophet Isaiah very consoling: "Seek the Lord... Read More
Reflection for Sept. 17, 2023
Physical and spiritual wounds
St. Francis' stigmata can teach us how to live with and raise up our own hurts by Sister Elise Cholewinski As we celebrate the Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time, Franciscans are also celebrating... Read More
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