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Reflection for June 1, 2014

Seeing doesn't always lead to believing so trust the eyes of your heart

by Sister Annette Koss In Luke's Acts, we read what the two messengers said, "Why are you standing there looking at the sky?" In Matthew, we read, "When they saw him, they worshiped, but doubted."... Read More

Reflection for May 25, 2014

Holy Spirit makes the impossible, possible

by Sister Jane Riha During the past week, the daily readings from the Gospel of John are filled with the compassionate, loving words of Jesus. Jesus was preparing to leave those whom he loved and... Read More

Reflection for May 18, 2014

Put away the GPS; only Jesus can guide us to heaven

by Sister Lynne Marie Simonich In the Gospel for the fifth Sunday of Easter, Jesus reminds his disciples that they have nothing to fear -- he has a place for them, a room he is preparing for them... Read More

Reflection for May 11, 2014

As we know our mother's voice, we know our Shepherd's, too

by Sister Laura Zelten As we celebrate this World Day of Prayer for Vocations and Mother's Day, the choice of the Gospel passage could not have been better. In the story of the Good Shepherd we... Read More

Reflection for May 4, 2014

Unexpectedly finding God in the ordinary

by Sister Laura Zelten It is no accident that the Risen Christ is discovered in the breaking of bread which takes place after the sharing of stories. Food and conversation bring us together. We... Read More

Reflection for April 27, 2014

Divine Mercy Sunday: Give your burdens to Godwho can make all new

by Sister Francis Bangert Have you ever been given the uncomplimentary label of a "doubting Thomas"? Thomas simply did not believe Jesus had risen from the dead. His other name, Didymus means... Read More

Reflection for April 20, 2014

Alleluia! Jesus the Christ is risen!

We have made the journey of Lent and completed the Easter Triduum. Now we join all the faithful in celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. In the opening prayer at Mass we hear, "Jesus has... Read More

Reflection for April 13, 2014

How much time can you make forJesus this week?

"Could you not watch one hour with me?" In today's reading of the Passion we hear Jesus ask this question of his friends. During this Holy Week, he asks us the same question. Are we planning to... Read More

Reflection for April 6, 2014

Jesus shows us that our earthly lives are part of God's plan

In this week's Gospel, we see Jesus perform another miracle -- raising Lazarus from the dead. This miracle may seem to contradict what the Gospel tells us in previous weeks and what we... Read More

Reflection for March 30, 2014

As Spring unfolds, so can and does our spiritual life

Spring has recently arrived, according to the calendar. We all know it takes time for spring to arrive in its fullness. Lent is the Church's "springtime." Just as in nature, spring is a time... Read More