by Director of Communications | May 25, 2019 | NEWS, Reflections, Spirituality
READINGS: Acts 15:1–2, 22–29 ; Psalm 67; Rev. 21: 10–14, 22-23; John 14:23–29 Memorial Day — a time when our nation pauses to honor the men and women who fought in wars and even gave their lives so that others might enjoy freedom and peace. We owe them our...
by Director of Communications | May 11, 2019 | NEWS, Reflections, Spirituality
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton was no ordinary woman. Her love of God, her commitment to the Church, and her desire to follow God’s will, whatever the cost, were all extraordinary. Yet, at the same time, her letters reveal that as a mother, she still experienced the most...
by Beth Nicol | Apr 26, 2019 | NEWS, Reflections, Spirituality
Readings: Acts 5:12-16; Psalm 118; Rev. 1: 9-19; John 20:19-31 Thomas has gotten a pretty bad rap over the centuries, but I for one can empathize with him. I don’t appreciate anyone who I think is trying to “con” me. What I know, I know from my experience, and I...
by Beth Nicol | Apr 20, 2019 | NEWS, Reflections, Spirituality
Readings: Acts 10:34, 37-43; Psalm 118; Colossians 3:1-4 or 1 Corinthians 5:6B-8; John 20:1-9 or Mark 16:1-7 On the Friday we call “Good,” Jesus was delivered, entregada. In anguish, he cried out to the One who seemed silent: It is finished…. Father, into your hands I...
by Director of Communications | Mar 24, 2019 | NEWS, Reflections, Spirituality
In honor of the Blessed Mother, we offer these prayers and reflection. Prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary Mary, Virgin and Mother, you who, moved by the Holy Spirit, welcomed the word of life in the depths of your humble faith: as you gave yourself completely to the...
by Director of Communications | Mar 22, 2019 | NEWS, Reflections, Spirituality
Feet in Two Worlds (Luke 6:27-38) There was a man who grew up in a town nestled inside a narrow valley closed off at one end. Like everyone else, he grew up with the customs and mores of his village, particularly its understanding of how to get along with others...
