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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

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

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

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

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

"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

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

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

How scandalous, according to Jewish standards, is Jesus' behavior in today's Gospel as He meets the Samaritan woman at the well!  He totally disregards the Jewish law.  He dares to have a... Read More

God knows us and transforms us in times of darkness. The readings for the second Sunday of Lent certainly provide examples for us. In Genesis, God promises that Abram will become the father of a... Read More