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Reflection for Oct. 11, 2020

Waiting for a response

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

Reflection for Oct. 4, 2020

Good grapes

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

Reflection of Sept. 27, 2020

A change of heart

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

Reflection of Sept. 20, 2020

Seeing the situation differently

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

Reflection for Sept. 13, 2020

Two important questions

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

Reflection for Sept. 6, 2020

Practicing faith

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

Reflection for Aug. 30, 2020

Be transformed

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

Reflection for Aug. 23, 2020

'Who do people say that the Son of Man is?'

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

Reflection for Aug. 16, 2020

Everyone is everyone

God's house  is for all  who love God by Sister Agnes Fischer Isaiah in Sunday's first reading tells us to look out for the rights of everyone. The Canaanite lady in the Gospel is one of my favorites... Read More

Reflection for Aug. 9, 2020

Gentle voice quells chaos

Holy Spirit calls us to bold hope by Sister Francis Bangert In today’s readings, Elijah and Peter’s experiences shed a brilliant light on our own present experiences. Both men were in chaotic... Read More