Our readings for Mass over the Easter Season have emersed us in the struggles of the early followers of Jesus. They were first called “those that followed the way” and later became known as Christians. It is an amazing story of perseverance and commitment to discipleship. In May, our readings take us first to the…
“…He was among wild beasts, and the angels ministered to Him… Mark 1:12-15 As I have prayed with this gospel of the First Sunday of Lent, I was drawn to the words above. It occurs to me that we have many “beasts” among us in our current times. “Beasts” that are natural: earthquakes, floods, fires,…
The Rule of St. Benedict was written circa 530. Benedictines still live by it nearly 1500 hundred years later. How amazing! In this new year, consider the things that matter. What guides you? What brings you peace? What sparks your joy? As 2024 unfolds… Always, we begin again.
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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