How big is God?
God, let me see Your majesty in every person.
Reflections
These are the highlights of the reflections given in mass. These often include a saint’s feast day as well as Lenten or Advent reflections.
No Need to Fear the Fire Within
by Helga Leija May 20, 2024 It is now Pentecost, the end of Easter, or its culmination if you prefer. The wind in the trees is the breath of God. Tongues of fire hover over our heads. What do we…
Reflection for the Feast of the Ascension
by Sister Jeanne d’Arc Kernion, OSB May 8, 2024 Many of the paintings of the Ascension depict Jesus ascending and the apostles looking on in prayerful positions. Their eyes fixed on him and the two angels in the background.…
Small but mighty
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.
Easter!
I am struck with how focused Jesus is on offering peace, reconciliation, and a sense of purpose and mission.
Reflection for Good Friday
Today and year after year, Good Friday invites us to come together as believers, to lay down our burdens and sorrows, to acknowledge and take ownership of injustices and selfishness, all the sins of the world and lay them at the foot of the cross.
Reflection for the Vigil of Passion Sunday
by Judith Sutera, OSB March 25, 2024 For anyone familiar with the Prologue of the Rule of St. Benedict, the passage from the letter to Timothy should strike some familiar notes. Like St. Paul, St. Benedict speaks of the Christian…
Vigil for the Fourth Sunday of Lent
by Sister Elizabeth Carrillo March 11, 2024 “Awake you who sleep, arise from the dead and Christ will shine upon you…”These words from the letter of Paul to the Ephesians, addressed to all who would follow Christ, hold a profound…
Lingering in Lent
Am I doing things to help me become more aware of my dependence on God?
Reflection for the Second Sunday of Lent
by Sister Chris Kean February 28, 2024 When Sr. Susan asked me if I would be interested in giving the reflection this evening, I immediately said yes. I knew what this Gospel was going to be. I have often thought…
Reflection Reconciliation Service
by Sister Angela February 22, 2024 “…lead a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called.” (Eph 4:1) This first week of Lent is a good time to reflect that God has called us to this place,…
Vigil of the First Sunday of Lent
by Sister Cecilia Olson, OSB February 17, 2024 To make a permanent commitment is risky; we have no guarantees and no way of knowing what lies ahead. And yet it’s not a rare occurrence; couples pronounce their wedding vows, men…
