by Director of Communications | Apr 17, 2015 | NEWS, Reflections
Sr. Arleen Ketchum offers this prayer/reflection on Mary of Magdala, prominent witness to the Resurrection, known as the “Apostle to the Apostles.” MARY OF MAGDALA: APOSTLE OF THE RESURRECTION PRAYER Jesus, Mary of Magdala is one of our most treasured foremothers in...
by Director of Communications | Apr 4, 2015 | NEWS, Reflections
The Mass of Easter Day: Acts 10:34A, 37-43, Psalm 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23, Colossians 3:1-4, John 20:1-9 “You know what has happened…,” says Peter in the first reading of Easter Sunday. Yes, we know what Jesus did and had done to him. We know this Jesus more intimately...
by Director of Communications | Mar 14, 2015 | NEWS, Reflections, Spirituality
Readings: 2 Chronicles 36:14-16, 19-23; Psalm 137:1-2, 3, 4-5, 6; Ephesians 2:4-10; John 3:14-21 God so loved the world that God sent His only Son, so everyone who believes in him might have eternal life. – John 3:16 And Jesus, in obedience to the Father’s will, gave...
by Director of Communications | Feb 17, 2015 | Reflections, Spirituality
Each year the Church gifts us with forty days of Lent, followed by fifty days of Easter. During this quarter of the Church year we have the opportunity to enter into the Paschal Mystery as fully as possible. Our everyday lives are filled with times of suffering and...
by Director of Communications | Jan 22, 2015 | NEWS, Reflections, Spirituality
The following reflection on Ordinary Time of the Liturgical Cycle was shared by the Sisters of Charity Leadership Team with the Congregation. The period of Ordinary Time that we are in now in the life of the Church is very short —six weeks. The...
by Director of Communications | Jan 12, 2015 | NEWS, Reflections
Winter 2015 CHARITY WISDOM FROM OUR FOUNDERS AND FRIENDS From centuries ago, the words of our founders still resound, full of wisdom and insight for today. Saints Elizabeth Ann Seton, Vincent de Paul, and Louise de Marillac guide us as we walk in the footsteps of...