by Director of Communications | Nov 27, 2015 | Reflections, Spirituality
READINGS: Jeremiah 33: 14–16; Psalm 25; 1 Thessalonians 3: 12- 4:2; Luke 21: 25-28, 34-36 How many times have we heard today’s Scripture? Are we not all familiar with Advent and its meaning? We are preparing for the coming of Christ so as to remember and celebrate his...
by Director of Communications | Nov 20, 2015 | NEWS, Reflections, Spirituality
READINGS: Daniel 7: 13-14; Psalm 93: 1, 1-2, 5; Revelation 1: 5-8; John 18: 33-37 My first New Year’s Eve with the Sisters of Charity was unlike any I had ever experienced. We spent the day in silent retreat! No noisy celebrations for us! It was an opportunity to...
by Director of Communications | Nov 18, 2015 | NEWS, Reflections, Spirituality
To unite us in prayer, the Sisters of Charity offer this prayer service to our friends, families, and colleagues in ministry as we give thanks to our God for the many blessings we receive. We thank Sr. Arlene Ketchum for preparing the prayer service, and Sr. Carol...
by Director of Communications | Nov 6, 2015 | NEWS, Reflections
Readings: 1 Kings 17: 10-16; Psalm 146: 7, 8-9, 9-10; Hebrews 9: 24-28; Mark 12: 38-44 This Sunday’s scriptures draw us to the image of a widow: two faith-filled widows, sacrificing the little they had in order to serve the other. An obvious theme for meditation,...
by Director of Communications | Oct 3, 2015 | NEWS, Reflections, Spirituality
Readings: Genesis 2:18-24; Ps. 128; Hebrews 2:9-11; Mark 10: 2-16 At the World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia recently, Pope Francis gave us unforgettable words and images to illuminate the burdens and blessings of family life. The Holy Father was realistic,...
by Director of Communications | Aug 11, 2015 | NEWS, Reflections, Spirituality
Readings: Revelation 11:19, 12:1-6, 10; Psalm 45; 1 Corinthians 15: 20-27; Luke 1: 39-56 A Woman Crowned with Twelve Stars Revelation is a strange and wonderful book, full of wild apocalyptic images yet imparting messages for those who have ears to hear, interpret,...