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When I was a child I remember the times when my dad would have a "surprise" in one of his hands.  He'd hold both hands, closed, in front of himself and say, "Pick a hand."  If I was lucky, I'd... Read More

In our parish we have a summer school program for our high school students.  Recently I finished teaching a course on world religions.  The question I kept asking the students as we completed our... Read More

The Feast of St. Clare has typically been the special day on which most of our Community members have professed their religious vows.  On or near this date every year, we gather to celebrate with... Read More

We've all heard the saying "We are what we eat."  We partake of Jesus' gift of himself in the Eucharist through the Liturgy of the WORD as well as the Liturgy of the EUCHARIST. We are fed by both... Read More

Jesus referred to that experience as he described himself as the "bread of life" sent by God.  People came to him because he had fed the huge crowd with just a bit of bread and fish.  Jesus used... Read More

Paul speaks of unity in the letter to the Ephesians. He emphasizes that Christ is our peace who has made all one and broken down the walls of hostility through the cross. Paul, of course,... Read More

Pray the Scripture passages the Church has chosen for us this Sunday and we see that our relationship with God/Jesus is not something static and unchanging but rather is alive and growing.  It is... Read More

I've had some less-than-glamorous jobs in my life.  One summer during my early teen years, I spent my days tarring the metal roofs of brooder houses (warm huts for newborn chicks).  Then, a few... Read More

Jesus shows compassion for the sick. In today's Gospel he says to the suffering woman: "Go in peace and be freed from your suffering." And to the little girl's parents: "Don't be afraid, just... Read More

This weekend we would normally celebrate the 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time.  However, this year the Solemnity of the Birth of John the Baptist falls on Sunday.  A solemnity (major feast) takes... Read More