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Getting to Know You: Sister Marie Paula Holdman, SC
By Lorraine Cooper, SC Sr. Marie Paula, at 96, greatly embodies the spirit of Mother Seton, the educator. Without planning it, love for writing seemed to be an attraction for her throughout her life. Creative expression was seeded in her heart by a grade-school...
Charity Wisdom — Ordinary Time, January–February, 2018
Charity Wisdom from Our Founders 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 Christ’s footsteps. With him we seek...
Welcome the Stranger
Leviticus 19:34 — The alien who resides with you shall be to you as the citizen among you; you shall love the alien as yourself, for you were aliens in the land of Egypt: I am your God. Matthew 25:35 — I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me...
In Memoriam: Sister Mary Margaret McGovern
“She was a kind and gentle woman, one who was understanding, compassionate, quiet and fun-loving.” Sister Mary Margaret McGovern (Brigid) was born August 31, 1915, in New York City, one of two daughters and one son of James and Margaret McGovern. Brigid...
Sunday, January 7, 2018–Epiphany of the Lord
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....
December 31, 2017 — Feast of the Holy Family/New Year’s Eve
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...
Charity Wisdom, Christmastide–Epiphany 2018
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...
Christmas Day, December 25, 2017
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,...
Fourth Sunday of Advent/Christmas Eve — December 24, 2017
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...
Third Sunday of Advent – December 17, 2017
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...