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In today's readings Jesus and Ezekiel help us understand the greatness of God by using images of a tree and a plant.  In Ezekiel, the Lord God says, "I too will plant a tender shoot on a high and... Read More

by Sister Rose Jochmann Today is a beautiful feast - we celebrate the gift of the Eucharist - the Body and Blood of Christ.  Some areas of our country and around the work celebrate this feast with... Read More

Whenever I look at a new book, I first look at the table of contents.  When the "America" magazine comes, I first look at the contents and then the cartoon. The end of Matthew's Gospel, Matthew... Read More

Throughout the 50 days of the Easter season, we heard Jesus' words of peace. He also prepared us for the coming of the Holy Spirit.  On Pentecost Sunday we celebrate the coming of the Spirit on... Read More

As I reflected on Sunday's readings, I thought of the phrase, "Don't just stand there, do something!" In our first reading for the Feast of the Ascension of the Lord, the disciples are challenged... Read More

The readings today continue to focus our gaze on the upcoming feast of Pentecost, when the eternal, burning Love-exchange between the Father and the Son, who is the Spirit, was poured out upon... Read More

The Gospel for this week comes from the Gospel of John.  When Jesus speaks to His disciples, He says, " I am the true vine, and my Father is the vine grower: He takes away every branch in me that... Read More

This week's readings make me feel like there is a lot of love going on.  First, Acts tells us of the event of Peter curing a cripple in the name of Jesus.  Jesus loves Peter and his deep faith.... Read More

Today's Sacred Scripture continues to focus on the Resurrection stories. Luke sets the scene in the upper room where the disciples who had returned from Emmaus were recounting to those... Read More

by Sister Carolyn Zahringer The setting for today's Gospel is the evening of the first day of the week when the disciples (though not all) were together in a locked room.  It's evening, Jesus has... Read More