I love Advent. It is far and away my favorite season of the liturgical year. I love everything about it, from the scripture readings to the sense of anticipation to the themes of justice and mercy that anchor the season. Advent is my time to go deeper, to slow down, and to recalibrate. Advent’s recalibration
Did You See Me? Matt 25:31-46 They are totally clueless, sheep and goats alike. “When did we see you, Lord? We don’t remember seeing you! Or helping you!” To which the Ruler of the Ages responds, “Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members
“But when you pray, go to your inner room, close the door, and pray to your Father in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will repay you.” — Matthew 6:6 As I write this reflection, I’m anticipating the arrival of fall, my favorite of the four seasons. When I was a kid, I
I definitely felt I had “bitten off more than I could chew” after having agreed to write a reflection upon the Gospel for September 3, the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary time. Then “out of the clear blue sky,” or was it, one of the Sisters, waiting in Chapel for prayer to commence, excitedly drew my
The Inter-Congregational Leadership Group of Women Religious in San Antonio (ILGSA) recently met for their spring meeting at St. Brigid’s Convent on May 9, 2023. This group represents the Sisters within the Archdiocese of San Antonio. At this meeting, the Sisters reflected on the heartbreak of the mass shootings in our state and beyond. We
We have journeyed together through Lent, the Easter Season, the Ascension and are now preparing for the celebration of Pentecost. Our spiritual lives are reflections of these liturgical seasons. “We remember and we celebrate”, as the song says. There are so many phrases in the readings of Pentecost day: From the Acts of the Apostles:
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Longer days, leafing trees, and blooming wildflowers are convincing signs that Spring is upon us. Easter baskets and bunnies have been on the store shelves since Valentines Day. Easter gatherings are being planned. It marks the end of Lent. We might be tempted to skirt through Holy Week, one of the most sacred times of
We are now in the Lenten Season, an opportune time for reflection on who we are before God and one another. I was drawn to reflect on the Gospel for the fifth Sunday of Lent, John 11:1-45. This gospel is relating the story of the two sisters, Martha and Mary, anxious to have Jesus come
A Reflection by Sister Frances Briseño, OSB I love this time of year in our Liturgical calendar! We are anticipating the season of Lent. The Sunday readings leading up to Lent call us to be our best selves; our true selves. We can’t help but read them without a reflective eye on ourselves. On February