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Love is our highest call  and greatest gift to give by Renae Bauer “The whole law and the prophets depend on these two commandments.” (Mt. 22:40, conclusion of Sunday’s Gospel) Loving God and loving... Read More

We are precious in God's eyes   by Sister Rose Jochmann As I look at this Sunday’s readings I see a theme. Each of us is loved, chosen and called by God. The First Reading from Isaiah is addressed to... Read More

We are invited to the feast of all feasts; are you ready? by Sister Mary Kabat When I pray the Scripture readings of the day I “look” and “listen” for a word, a challenge, an encouragement to take... Read More

God's vineyards  given to you and me  may require creative attention during isolation  by Sister Ann Rehrauer This weekend the rest of the Church celebrates the Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary... Read More

Drawing closer to God is far more important than how you get there or when by Renae Bauer Any time is a good time for a change of heart. That’s the hope I find in Sunday’s Gospel in which Jesus tells... Read More

Gospel speaks to God's true generosity by Sister Charlene Hockers "My thoughts are not your thoughts, nor your ways my ways." "Are you envious just because I'm generous?" In Sunday's Gospel, all the... Read More

When it is a struggle to forgive and forget consider  what is not known Sister Elise Cholewinski Every person is a walking story. As I reflect on my own life and listen to many adults, I am finding... Read More

Like great writing, growing in Jesus' love gets better with each  attempt Sister Carolyn Zahringer As Christians we are to be guided by the great commandment to love one another as Jesus loves us.... Read More

Discerning the will of God focuses on God's  ways, not ours by Renae Bauer In Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus first predicts His crucifixion and resurrection to His disciples. To be raised He must die. He... Read More

Do we answer Jesus' question  with the accuracy of Simon Peter? by Sister Sally Ann Brickner Have you ever asked a friend, “What are people saying about me?” Maybe your curiosity has not evoked such... Read More