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Reflection for Nov. 22, 2015

Christ the King is our Eucharist and Thanksgiving

This Sunday we celebrate the Feast of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe and on Thursday we will celebrate Thanksgiving Day. Our American society stresses a democratic system of government.... Read More

Reflection for Nov. 15, 2015

As the church year concludes where have you seen God's wealth?

The responsorial psalm this weekend is a small portion of Psalm 16. The refrain is "You are my inheritance, O Lord", as though to say our 'wealth' is the Lord, which is true!  The line in the psalm... Read More

Reflection for Nov. 8, 2015

To be 'poor in spirit' we acknowledge the only richness -- found in God

Reflective questions: Thanks for reminding us of Jesus's great and lasting love. Powerful. Thank you! To be just as joyful with little as we are with much, and to be willing to share in either... Read More

Reflection for Nov. 1, 2015

All Saints -- both known and unknown -- loved as instructed by Jesus

How many holy men and woman are recognized as saints by the Catholic Church? To answer this question I went to Google, after all we live in the digital age. According to the Catholic media site... Read More

Reflection for Oct. 25, 2015

'I want to see' God's love and I want others to see God's love in me

The opening antiphon sets a positive tone for today's scriptures: "Let the hearts that seek the Lord rejoice!" Then the responsorial Psalm continues, "The Lord has done great things for us, we are... Read More

Reflection for Oct. 18, 2015

Blunders along the path to the 'throne of grace' are opportunities to grow

Can you picture it? Family or friends are gathered and someone says something that sparks tension. In the moment of quiet that follows, you wonder if a debate or argument will follow. Read Sunday's... Read More

Reflection for Oct. 11, 2015

With our sights set on heaven let us listen to Jesus' words

Reflective questions: Love it. Thank you Beautiful painting and reflective questions to consider. Thank you Renae! Wonderful reflection. It made me stop and spend time reflecting on the ten... Read More

Reflection for Oct. 4, 2015

Pope: St. Francis helps us hear & see God's goodness through nature

Sunday, Oct. 4, is a special day for us Franciscans. It is the Feast of our community's patron, St. Francis of Assisi. Appropriately, this Sunday's first reading is from the Book of Genesis which... Read More

Reflection for Sept. 27, 2015

Our lives are an opportunity to say 'thank you' for God's goodness

"Would that all the people of the Lord were prophets. Would that the Lord might bestow his spirit on them all!" (Nm 11:29) From the time of Moses in the Old Testament to the time of James and Mark... Read More

Reflection for Sept. 20, 2015

'The fruit of righteousness is sown in peace' -- James 3:18

Reflective questions: In this year of mercy, I can think of no way to have or to know peace without mercy. Thank you for this reflection. On a global level, I pray for an end to war. Secondly, I... Read More