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Reflection for July 19, 2015

Tired of giving? Jesus continued to give even when he wanted to rest

Can you remember a time when you were so very exhausted after a long day, being involved with many people and tasks, that you just needed a break?  Finally, about to sit down for a rest, someone... Read More

Reflection for July 12, 2015

No GPS needed: Jesus' traveling instructions lead us to perfect love

People traveling by plane these days know they need to prepare carefully for their journey. Summer travelers hoping to "camp out" must also be prepared for just about any emergency or visit from... Read More

Reflection for July 5, 2015

Respond to the Holy Spirit's call even when questions prevade

As I pondered the Scriptures for this Sunday my mind kept going back to the recent encyclical of Pope Francis titled " Laudato Si." His words regarding the environment challenge all of us to make... Read More

Reflection for June 28, 2015

Jesus became poor to be among us and to give us God's richness

Reflective questions:   The author of WISDOM, expressing what s/he has come to EXPERIENCE in KNOWING GOD, observes all of life - its natural goodness and beauty, its natural rhythms and balances,... Read More

Reflection for June 21, 2015

As Jesus calms the stormy seas he, too, calms life's rough waters

Whenever I read this Scripture passage of Jesus calming the storm, I think of the time our family walked to my grandmother's in the winter.  When we came to the river, I would not cross the ice... Read More

Reflection for June 14, 2015

Even the smallest seed of faith can grow andgreat things

In these early summer days when we are taken up with planting seeds, watching mysterious growth and anticipating a fruitful harvest, we hear in both the first and third Scripture readings... Read More

Reflection for June 7, 2015

Simple bread and wine seal God's covenant with us through Jesus

Today's readings have two threads running through them: blood and covenant. The first reading is a dramatic scene from Mount Sinai. In the aftermath of the exodus, God summoned the people into a... Read More

Reflection for May 31, 2015

Fix your heart on God for we are His heirs

Reflective questions:   Beautiful piece for reflection on the strength of community. In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. I love this visual....an invitation to engage in the... Read More

Reflection for May 24, 2015

Pentecost nudges us to remember the Holy Spirit is with us

Sunday we will celebrate the Feast of Pentecost. We have been celebrating Easter for 50 days. What has life been like for you during these six weeks? Pentecost celebrates the coming of the Holy... Read More

Reflection for May 17, 2015

'I shall not leave you orphans' is Jesus' promise to us

Did you know that the Ascension of the Lord is not one isolated event, and that Jesus did not float up into the sky on a white cloud? When we read in Acts that "a cloud took him from their sight"... Read More