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Doesn't it bring a smile and a swell of pride when you see your child or grandchild eagerly wanting to help you though the task is beyond his or her strength or ability?  Picture such a time when... Read More

Throughout our lives we all get chosen for something. Sometimes we might be called to do something we never dreamed of doing. Isaiah tells us: “the Lord has spoken, who formed me as his servant from... Read More

Take a few minutes to reflect on the picture and words.  Imagine being there when John the Baptist says, "One mightier than I is coming after me. I am not worthy to stoop and loosen the thongs of... Read More

Where is the newborn King of the Jews? If the Magi of today -- that is, men and women of goodwill -- were to ask that question would we tell them that He can be found: In these, Jesus is waiting to... Read More

by Sister Paulette Hupfauf We know very little about the Holy Family while they lived in the small village of Nazareth. Yet the feast day Collect Prayer ("O God, who were pleased to give us the... Read More

by Sister Rose Jochmann Can you believe it? Christmas is just a few days away!  How is your Advent preparation going? Have you had some time to remember what the season is about?   Christmas is... Read More

by Sister Madonna Swintkoske In the letter of St. Paul to the Thessalonians, he tells us to "Rejoice always." As we hear the news and talk with others, it may seem impossible to rejoice, because we... Read More

by Sister Mary Ellen Lowney It is my privilege to reflect with you on the readings for the Second Sunday of Advent. I find it helps to have a setting for the readings. Today the first reading is... Read More

by Sister Sally Ann Brickner Early Christians experienced sadness after Christ's Ascension, and longed for Him to reappear in all His glory. They remembered Christ's promise to return and... Read More

by Sister Carolyn Zahringer The end of another liturgical year is upon us!  Where did another year go? As we look back over the year, what will we discover?  How did we make use of the 365 days... Read More