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Reflection for Feb. 28, 2021

Blind faith

Readings are a call to walk by faith, not  by sight by Renae Bauer The word “blinding” comes to mind as I read Sunday’s First Reading and Gospel. The first recounts Abraham’s blind faith in God to... Read More

Reflection for Feb. 21, 2021

Beginning a new life in Jesus

Reconciliation readies us for the 40 days of Lent by Sister Agnes Fischer “Repent and believe in the Gospel.” ~ Mark 1:15 God is waiting for you this Lent. Because of COVID-19 many of us have not had... Read More

Reflection for Feb. 14, 2021

The journey toward Jesus

Wherever we meet Him, we receive compassion and tender kindness by Sister Carolyn Zahringer Sunday, Feb. 14, is: The Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Valentine's Day Just days before Lent begins An... Read More

Reflection for Feb. 7, 2021

When bad things happen to good people

Book of Job  illustrates the mystery and love of   God  by Sister Ann Rehrauer We don’t often get a reading from the Book of Job – and it’s probably a good thing. Job seems to have spent much of his... Read More

Reflection for Jan. 31, 2021

Jesus teaches -- and acts -- with compassion

His oneness with God is an excellent model for us by Sister Sally Ann Brickner In today’s Old Testament reading from Deuteronomy, Moses speaks to the descendants of those enslaved in Egypt. His death... Read More

Reflection for Jan. 24, 2021

Following the fisherman of all

Love and forgiveness were the cornerstone of Jesus' invitation  by Sister Lynne Marie Simonich On this Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Jesus invites us to follow him. We hear that Simon and his brother... Read More

Reflection for Jan. 17, 2020

Samuel, St. Francis and Eli

Each trusted and responded to God's call without waiting to understand it by Renae Bauer I can relate to Samuel. In Sunday’s first reading, a voice awakens Samuel from his sleep. He eagerly responds... Read More

Reflection Jan. 10, 2021

Feast of the Baptism of Jesus

We are all 'beloved' children of God; how does that impact our words and actions?  by Sister Francis Bangert January 10, 2021, in the Christian world marks both endings and beginnings. Today’s feast... Read More

Reflection for Jan. 3, 2021

We have seen His star

How do we light the way for others seeking Jesus? by Sister Elise Cholewinski Something I’ve often heard people say of late is, “I’m spiritual but not religious.” By that statement I believe they... Read More

Reflection for Dec. 27, 2020

Feast of the Holy Family

Their faithfulness to God and one another  are  perfect examples for us by Renae Bauer Sunday’s readings for the Feast of the Holy Family beautifully illustrate how we are to live in relationship... Read More