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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

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

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

Sunday's reading mark God's generosity and  kindness by Sister Lynne Marie Simonich Our first reading for this 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time comes from the Prophet Isaiah inviting us to “come to the... Read More

St. John Chrysostom said it best: nothing can compare to the sweetness of heavenly life by Renae Bauer Heaven, it is written in Sunday’s Gospel, is like a buried treasure. When found, we joyfully... Read More

The perfect harvest comes from tending to  God's good seeds by Sister Laura Zelten I love to garden and this year I have been taking care of my Dad’s flowers at his home in De Pere. Dad had planted... Read More

The Sower and the Seed parable speaks to us as students and teachers by Sister Madonna Swintkoske In the parable of the Sower and the Seed, Jesus speaks to us -- the hearers -- about different ways... Read More

In these times of stress, the Lord's invitation is one to share with others Sister Jane Riha “Come to me, all of you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and... Read More

What kind of room have I prepared for God -- and God's people? by Renae Bauer She saw something holy in Elisha. Whatever it was, she felt compelled to make a room for him. This way, whenever he... Read More

God is with us through life's ups and downs, and so are our fathers  by Sister Laura Zelten This weekend we celebrate the 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time and Father’s Day. In our Gospel, Jesus instructs... Read More