Sisters of St. Francis of the Holy Cross in Green Bay, WI

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Reflection for Sept. 3, 2023

For the love of Mother Earth

What can we deny ourselves  to help heal our planet? by Sister Sally Ann Brickner The Season of Creation (Sept. 1 to Oct. 4) is the window through which we view this Sunday’s readings from Sacred... Read More

Reflection for Aug. 27, 2023

Keys to heaven, rock of foundation

Peter's proclamation  lives in us today by Renae Bauer Like a good teacher, Jesus doesn’t simply tell the disciples who He is; rather, He poses a question that challenges them to think about it. As... Read More

Reflection for Aug. 20, 2023

'There is room for everybody in the church'

God's universal and unconditional love extends through us to people who are   marginalized By Sister Jane Riha The call of the readings for this Sunday is clearly inclusivity of all peoples.   Jesus... Read More

Reflection for Aug. 13, 2023

The perfect physician

Jesus wants to heal and strengthen us by Sister Agnes Fischer Have no fear; I am here! (Mt 14: 27) Jesus, in the sacrament of the Anointing, does not come to announce that our death is imminent nor... Read More

Reflection for Aug. 6, 2023

A glimpse of glory

We, like the three apostles, can experience  God's beauty by Sister Lynne Marie Simonich In our Gospel for the Feast of the Transfiguration, Peter, James and John journey with Jesus up a high... Read More

Reflection for July 30, 2023

10 minutes of listening

Time each day with God is a wise choice by Sister Francis Bangert A few weeks ago I was blessed to make a silent preached retreat for Women and Women Religious. The theme was “Time for Peace in the... Read More

Reflection for July 23, 2023

Leading a Eucharistic life

God's mystery and mercy unfold as we   spend time in contemplation  by Sister Carolyn Zahringer The Scriptures always invite us to read, to reflect, and to respond. The opening line for Sunday's... Read More

Reflection for July 16, 2023

Seeds, seedlings and the abundant harvest

Farmer's market  is a reminder of God's extravagant and varied blessings by Sister Ann Rehrauer Almost every Saturday morning from June through October I head to the farmer’s market in Green Bay. ... Read More

Reflection for July 9, 2023

Lighten the load

Our Triune God gives us purpose in all that we do  by Sister Mary Kabat Today’s Gospel from Matthew (11:25-30) contains two messages of Jesus I love to read:  First, Jesus is praising his Father for... Read More

Reflection for July 2, 2023

Finding purpose

Discipleship  comes with sacrifices  -- and unimaginable  blessings by Sister Sally Ann Brickner Sunday’s Sacred Scripture (link ) conveys an important message about the interrelationship between... Read More