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Second Sunday of Ordinary Time Reflection: Listen — God is calling you By SISTER MARY McGLONE When one of my favorite aunts was being complimented, she used to say, “Keep talking, I’m listening!” Her line, if not her motivation, helps us enter into today’s Scriptures. From Samuel to Jesus and the disciples, it’s all about […]

The Feast of the Holy Family We celebrate Feast of the Holy Family recognizing that God brings salvation to all in whatever family situation they are. From the child promised to the faithful old Abraham and Sarah, to the child parented by holy Joseph and Mary, and tenderly recognized by the dying Simeon and the […]

Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Reflection: Family, promise and legacy By SISTER CAROL DEMPSEY The readings for the feast of the Holy Family are about family, promise, faith and legacy. Abram, concerned about an heir, has a heart-to-heart talk with God about his and Sarah’s childlessness. God quells Abram’s anxiety. […]

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The Epiphany of the Lord Reflection: Whom do you identify with? If we want to imagine something beyond what our crèche sets depict, we might think of the Magi as a traveling group of families or friends seeking the meaning of a sign they had perceived in the heavens. As happens to many who come […]

God comes to us in unexpected ways. As Mary accepted to have the child Jesus born into our world through her body, we also can give birth to Jesus in our world through our open hearts, loving words and welcoming embraces. To the point: In this annunciation gospel, God establishes a divine dwelling place in […]

Fourth Sunday of Advent (The Fourth Sunday of Advent also is Christmas Eve. Sister Mary McGlone offers a reflection on the Nativity of the Lord. The readings below are for the Fourth Sunday of Advent.) Reflection: The obedience of faith By SISTER MARY McGLONE In this last part week of Advent and Christmas, we are […]

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