Charity Reflections
Spiritual reflections by Sisters and Associates
Live in Hope
“I live in hope – you know, and if in this world all is blasted, still we will hope and hope to the last.” – St. Elizabeth Ann Seton (Elizabeth Bayley Seton, Collected Writings, Volume 2, 649) Hope by its nature desires something in the future, and expects to receive...
Sunday, June 6, 2021, Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi)
Readings: Exodus 24:3-8; Psalm 116; Hebrews 9:11-15; Mark 14:12-16,22-26 Bread is the staple of many cultures: white, rye, sourdough, Middle Eastern pita, tortillas and pan dulce from LatinX countries, French baguettes, Ethiopian injera flatbread, Irish soda bread,...
Charity Wisdom – Pentecost & Ordinary Time – June – August 2021
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 invite us to open our hearts to Christ’s gift of the Holy Spirit, to our neighbors around us,...
Sunday, May 30, 2021 – Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
Readings: Deuteronomy 4:32-34, 39-40; Psalm 33; Romans 8:14-17; Matthew 28:16-20 Have you ever wondered about the number of times in a single day you make the Sign of the Cross? I hadn’t really thought about it until I was recently waiting for a Saturday 5 PM Mass to...
May 23, 2021 – Solemnity of Pentecost
READINGS: Acts 2:1-11; Psalm 104; 1 Corinthians 12:3-7, 12-13; John 20:19-23 In her book Mary for Today (Thomas More Press, 1977), Sr. Patricia Noone, SC reflects on Mary’s presence among the early disciples as they awaited the coming of the Holy Spirit: “The...
Come Holy Spirit
“Go to Him with faith, love and confidence – He will help. Fill yourself with his Spirit and He himself will govern.” – St. Elizabeth Ann Seton (Elizabeth Bayley Seton, Collected Writings, Volume 3B, 38) As we prepare for Pentecost, the practical advice of St....
May 16, 2021 – Seventh Sunday of Easter (in some dioceses: Solemnity of the Ascension)
Readings: (Seventh Sunday of Easter) Acts 1:15-26; Psalm 103; 1 John 4:11-16; John 17:11b-19; (Ascension) Acts 1:1-11; Psalm 47; Ephesians 1:17-23; Mark 16:15-20 Change is in the air! The warmer spring weather helps, of course. More than in previous years, it seemed,...
May 9, 2021 — Sixth Sunday of Easter, Mother’s Day & Feast of St. Louise de Marillac
READINGS: Acts 10: 25-26, 34-35, 44-48; Psalm 98; 1 John 4:7-10; John 15:9-17 Themes abound today: Eastertide readings; the feast of St. Louise de Marillac, special for the Sisters of Charity and the entire Vincentian Family; Mother’s Day. Many threads in today’s...
April 25, 2021 – Fourth Sunday of Easter
Readings: Acts 4:8-12; Psalm 118; 1 John 3:1-2; John 10:11-18 Today’s readings depict Christ as our Shepherd and guide throughout life’s green pastures and dark valleys. Spend a few moments today or through the week praying with these two contemporary versions...
In Time and Eternity, Sing Praise to God
“While I live, while I have my being, in time and eternity, let me sing praises to my God.” - St. Elizabeth Ann Seton (Elizabeth Bayley Seton, Collected Writings, Volume 1, 265) These words of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton were destined for the Easter season! She...