by Director of Communications | Jan 6, 2018 | NEWS, Reflections, Spirituality
Readings: Isaiah 60:1–6; Psalm 72; Ephesians 3:2–3a, 5–6; Matthew 2:1–12 I love the responsorial psalms chosen for this season: “Sing joyfully…exult in the Lord…his faithfulness endures forever…” The community sings out such joy. The promise is fulfilled at last....
by Director of Communications | Dec 31, 2017 | NEWS, Reflections, Spirituality
Readings: Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14; Psalm 128; Colossians 3:12-21; Luke 2: 22-40 Today we recognize the gift of the Holy Family, both the respect and love they have for each other, and their respect for their religious law. Jesus as a vulnerable child is presented to...
by Director of Communications | Dec 29, 2017 | Reflections, Spirituality
Christmastide — Epiphany 2018 God’s Love becomes flesh; Christ’s Light shines for all peoples. We celebrate Jesus, God’s greatest gift, and all the gifts of the season, especially St. Elizabeth Seton (feast: Jan. 4) and her vision that gave birth to the Sisters of...
by Director of Communications | Dec 24, 2017 | NEWS, Reflections, Spirituality
Readings: Mass During the Day – Isaiah 52:7-10; Ps. 98; Hebrews 1:1-6; John 1:1-18 “GOOD NEWS OF GREAT JOY WHICH SHALL BE TO ALL PEOPLE!” “Tell me some good news,” I found myself saying frequently during the past weeks. Too many stories of tragedy, violence,...
by Director of Communications | Dec 23, 2017 | NEWS, Reflections, Spirituality
Readings: (Christmas Mass During the Night) Isaiah 9:1-6; Psalm 96; Titus 2:11-14; Luke 2:1-14 Wait for the wind and watch for the dawn! Wait! Watch! Many years ago, a dear friend who was dying told us that she would be in the wind and the sunrise! Images of waiting...
by Director of Communications | Dec 16, 2017 | NEWS, Reflections, Spirituality
Readings: Isaiah 61:1–2a, 10–11; 1 Thessalonians 5:16–24; John 1:6–8, 19–28 In today’s second reading St. Paul writes: “Rejoice always. Pray without ceasing. In all circumstances give thanks for this is the will of God for you. Do not quench the Spirit. Do not despise...
