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Reflection for Feb. 24, 2013
Lenten journey is full of companions; first and foremost, God
by Sister Carolyn Zahringer We have arrived at the second Sunday of our Lenten journey. Lent is to be a focused journey of faith. This is a "Year of Faith." We do not journey alone, for other... Read More
Reflection for Feb. 17, 2013
Lent -- A time to give up, give over, give back or receive again?
When I was a child, Lent was not something I looked forward to; my attitude toward Lent was on the gloomy side. It meant giving up, especially candy, and giving over more time to church. I... Read More
Reflection for Feb. 10, 2013
'Pruning' can eliminate what stands between us and God
We had a hickory tree but it was dying so my father cut it down. From the stump came a new shoot, hope for the future. The possibility of new life coming from something imperfect or dead came to... Read More
Reflection for Feb. 3, 2013
Faithfulness to God requires sacrifices
From the perspective of Catholic Social Teaching, three themes emerge from this Sunday's readings. Reflection questions: chapter 9, US Catholic Catechism for Adults by Sister Mary Kabat We received... Read More
Reflection for Jan. 27, 2013
How can we Christians do as Jesus does?
"And He closed the book, gave it back to the attendant and sat down; and the eyes of all in the synagogue were fixed on Him. And He began to say to them, 'Today this Scripture has been fulfilled... Read More
Reflection for Jan. 20, 2013
Wedding at Cana tells us that Jesus wants us to turn to him
That is the brief conversation at the beginning of Sunday's Gospel of the Wedding at Cana. In the past I have been troubled by Jesus' response to Mary. I certainly wouldn't talk to my mother... Read More
Reflection for Jan. 13, 2013
As God calls on the beloved Son, we can listen for our call, too
On this Sunday we find ourselves at an end and also at a beginning. The Scripture readings for the feast of the Baptism of the Lord present us with a new beginning in the story of... Read More
Reflection for Jan. 6, 2013
Let your next journey be one that leads to the Lord
Did you ever go on a journey not knowing the route? Today anyone can go online and check Mapquest or similar sites for guidance. Many people have GPS gadgets that promise to get them where they... Read More
Reflection for Dec. 30, 2012
Holy Family demonstrates fidelity to God, each other
Today's Feast of the Holy Family invites us to consider how the mystery of the Incarnation, of God being flesh in Jesus, has something special to say to families. Jesus grew up in a family. In... Read More
Reflection for Dec. 23, 2012
As Elizabeth and Mary give birth, our faith lives can do the same
We are on the doorstep of Christmas. What preparations have we completed that will make a profound difference on how we celebrate Christmas this year? In the Gospel we hear the familiar meeting of... Read More
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