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...
by Director of Communications | Mar 16, 2019 | NEWS, Reflections, Spirituality
Readings: Second Sunday of Lent In Pope Francis’ 2019 Lenten Message, Pope Francis invites us to recommit ourselves to the journey of conversion. This Lent, if we truly seek to live as children of God, our growth in self-giving will also have a powerful impact on...
by Director of Communications | Mar 9, 2019 | NEWS, Reflections, Spirituality
A Reflection as Lent Begins Readings: Deuteronomy 26:4–10; Psalm 91; Romans 10:8–13; Luke 4:1–13 You were, Jesus, a frighteningly simple man whose only talent was to do good. Help us, like you, to accept the poverty of the commonplace. You knew...
by Director of Communications | Mar 5, 2019 | NEWS, Reflections, Spirituality
Lent (March–April 2019) Lent invites us to clear the blockages within and among us and to heed Christ’s invitation to change our hearts and minds. From centuries ago, the words of our founders still resound, full of wisdom and insight for today. Saints Elizabeth Ann...
by Director of Communications | Jan 27, 2019 | NEWS, Reflections, Spirituality
“Caring for the Body” Readings: Nehemiah 8:2–10 (selections); Psalm 19 (selections); 1 Cor 12:12–30; Luke 1:1–4 and 4:14–21 The idea of the human body serving as a metaphor for the human community is hardly a new one. Even at the time St. Paul was writing to the...