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Leadership through service and humility by Sister Lynne Marie Simonich In our Gospel for the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time, James and John demand some special privileges, asking Jesus to give them... Read More

Embracing the transformative  journey  by Sister Francis Bangert “I preferred wisdom to scepter and throne, and deemed riches nothing in comparison with her.”  (Wisdom 7:8) I was drawn to these words... Read More

Rediscovering faith & fidelity through the eyes of the young by Sister Elise Cholewinski I was returning from giving a retreat in Maryland. Storms had delayed my flight from Washington, and as a... Read More

God's message compels us to go beyond self-imposed boundaries and exclusions by Sister Laura Zelten We often hear phrases like, "We've always done it this way," or "I'm right, and you're wrong." The... Read More

Life’s real success lies beyond the finish line by Sister Ann Rehrauer Two months ago, we were caught up in the excitement and national pride evoked by the 2024 Paris Olympics.  None of us was among... Read More

By sharing Jesus, we answer the call to  lift up those  in distress by Sister Mary Kabat "Look upon us, O God ... grant that we may serve you with all our heart. " * If you were hoping for a Sunday... Read More

We can proclaim God's  goodness to others by Sister Agnes Fischer “We hear the voice of God and proclaim God’s wonders.” Jesus opened the ears and the eyes and loosened the tongues of his suffering... Read More

Embracing Scripture as a guide for life by Sister Lynne Marie Simonich Whenever we hear the readings at Mass, they end with “The Word of the Lord” or “The Gospel of the Lord” and we respond “Thanks... Read More

Embracing the words of eternal life by Sister Sally Ann Brickner  Simon Peter answered Him, "Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. We have come to believe and are convinced... Read More

Jesus promises  us living bread by Renae Bauer There is a beauty and richness in our Church’s bread and wine that defies words. Much of this is on display in Sunday’s readings, beginning with the... Read More