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Reflection for Jan. 21, 2024

Consciously living the Gospel

Giving  ourselves to Jesus will require the time of our lives  by Sister Lynne Marie Simonich Our readings for the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time are all about time. The prophet Jonah tells the people... Read More

Reflection for Jan. 14, 2024

'Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will'

Hearing the Word of God doesn't have to be done alone by Sister Carolyn Zahringer Sunday's readings focus on call and response. Samuel doesn't know about the call until Eli assists his response. St.... Read More

Reflection for Jan. 7, 2024

On the road to Jesus

The Magi's diligent search for and homage to Jesus calls us to do the same by Renae Bauer Whenever the Northern Lights are forecast to be visible here, the advice is the same: Find a dark location,... Read More

Reflection for Dec. 31, 2023

Guided by God

Lessons from the Holy Family to apply to our lives by Sister Laura Zelten Sunday's Gospel from St. Matthew tells us that the Holy Family endured challenging and perilous times, but their unshakable... Read More

Reflection for Dec. 24, 2023 -- Fourth Sunday of Advent

Promise, hope, fulfillment

God everlasting reign of love is revealed  time after time by Sister Francis Bangert Sunday's readings for the Fourth Sunday in Advent describe in rich imagery the unfolding mystery of Emmanuel --... Read More

Reflection for Dec. 17, 2023 -- Third Sunday of Advent

Rejoice! Rejoice always!

Last full week of Advent invites us to celebrate  the love of our Lord by Sister Carolyn Zahringer The third Sunday of Advent has arrived. (The fourth Sunday will come and conclude even faster!) The... Read More

Reflection for Dec. 10, 2023 -- Second Sunday of Advent

Straightening the path

Now is the time to turn away from habits that do not lead us to God by Sister Agnes Fischer Behold, I am sending my messenger ahead of you; he will prepare your way. A voice of one crying out in the... Read More

Reflection for Dec. 3, 2023 -- First Sunday of Advent

The patient potter

God can mold us  into the messengers the world needs today by Sister Lynne Marie Simonich As we begin the season of Advent, the Prophet Isaiah reminds us that our God is a “potter” and we are the... Read More

Reflection for Nov. 26, 2023

What we do for the least, we do for Him

End-of- year  feast calls us to generous love and mercy by Sister  Jane Riha We close another liturgical year with the Feast of Christ the King. This feast was instituted by Pope Pius XI at the end... Read More

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