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Music and the Gospel: “Know Your Worth,” Khalid, ft. Disclosure – 2nd Sunday of Lent

In the transfiguration gospel this Sunday, Jesus reveals who he is more fully to Peter, James, and John. The vision, which hints at Jesus’ resurrection, scares, confuses, and amazes the three disciples. Fear can cause us to hide our true selves from those around us. It can keep us from recognizing who someone else really […]

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Music and the Gospel: “Fabulous,” Ally Brooke – 1st Sunday of Lent

Some relationships bring out the best in us; we learn compassion and forgiveness. Friendships help us grow. Some relationships challenge our values and sense of who we are and want to be. Ally Brooke’s song “Fabulous” pushes back against falling for peer pressure. It’s about embracing our own self-worth and not settling for relationships that

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Gospel Reflection for February 7, 2021 – 5th Sunday Ordinary Time

Scripture Readings: Job 7.1-4,6-7; 1 Corinthians 9.1619,22-23; Mark 1.291.29-39 “Immediately after leaving the synagogue, Jesus went to the house of Simon and Andrew with James and John. Simon’s mother-in-law was in bed with a fever. They told him about her at once. Jesus came, took her by the hand, and lifted her up. The fever left her, and

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Music and the Gospel: “Howlin’ Wind,” VACAY – 4th Sunday Ordinary Time

When someone we love is going through a tough time, we can easily make excuses and ignore issues. We don’t want to anger or hurt a friend. But an alcoholic parent or a bully can push us into action. At these times it’s best to take a page out of Jesus’ book, address issues honestly

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Music and the Gospel: “Tapestry,” Liv Dawson – 2nd Sunday Ordinary Time

Heifer International is an organization that makes its mission to eradicate poverty and hunger in the world, a mission like Jesus’ own. It is featured in Spirit this week. Heifer educates people about the lives of people who need help with the basics to thrive. The learning center invites young people to experience a “day

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Music and the Gospel: “Resist the Tide,” Cynthia Hopkins – Baptism of the Lord

Jesus’ baptism reveals his true identity and call as the Son of God. For each of us, our baptism is a sign to the world of our identity as children of God. Baptism is the sacrament that initiates us into the Christian community. Key Lines: You know you’ve got a voice / That you can

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Ansgar Interview with America Magazine

Sister Ansgar Holmberg, CSJ, recently gave a wonderful interview with America Magazine about her artwork in Praying the Advent Names of God. You can read the interview and view some of the art in the book here. If you are interested in purchasing a copy of Praying the Advent Names of God, call Good Ground

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Merry Christmas!

As our Christmas gift to you, we share Our Lady of Peace by Ade Bethune. Ade was a Belgian-born artist, a co-worker with Dorothy Day, an illustrator for The Catholic Worker, and a friend of the Sisters of St. Joseph. This piece is done with tempera and gold leaf on gesso and is in the Richard Sipe

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A Christmas Story

Merry Christmas to all our friends, customers, and website visitors. Jesus makes incarnate the heart of God, full of creative and merciful love that never stops calling us into the communions of friends, family, and church. We make an early gift to you of A Christmas Story by Rose Tillemans, CSJ. Share this story with family and friends. Many blessings

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Music and the Gospel: “You’ll Never Walk Alone,” Brittany Howard – 4th Sunday of Advent

We sometimes feel God’s presence in our life in surprising ways. Sometimes we can find God by taking a simple walk and connecting with the world around us. Other times, God’s presence arises in times of personal pain and darkness, times when we wonder “why me?” This week’s SPIRIT makes us aware that taking a risk

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