Scripture Readings: Sirach 15.15-20; 1 Corinthians 2.6-10; Matthew 5.17-37 “Do not think I have come to abolish the law or the prophets; I have come not to abolish but to fulfill them.” – Matthew 5.17 Jesus reflects on Israel’s laws in Sunday’s gospel by inviting us to assess our inner attitudes. The fifth commandment says “You shall not […]
Gospel Reflection for February 16, 2020, 6th Sunday Ordinary Time Read More »
In high school, moments when we feel on the outside looking in happen a lot. Everyone wants to be popular; everyone wants to be included. Often we feel socially tested, judged about everything from the people we hang out with to the very clothes we wear. It’s also a time when we determine what and who are
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Sunday Readings: Isaiah 58.7-10, 1 Corinthians 2.1-5; Matthew 5.13-16 “You are the salt of the earth.…You are the light of the world.” – Matthew 5.13-14 Two thousand years ago, people had no refrigeration. People who survived on fish had to eat them immediately after catching them. Hunters had to eat meat as soon as they
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This week SPIRIT talks about what influences us, especially how what and who we love influence our decisions. SPIRIT describes a process for practicing how to make change together. The song “Count Me In” is about asking oneself, “If I don’t, who will?” It’s also about counting ourselves in, even when the obstacles to positive change seem
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Scripture Readings: Malachi 3.1-4; Hebrews 2.14-18; Luke 2.22-40 Simeon took the child Jesus in his arms and praised God, saying, “Now you are dismissing your servant in peace, according to your word; for my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the presence of all peoples, a light of revelation for the Gentiles
Gospel Reflection for February 2, 2020, Feast of the Presentation Read More »
Dr. Martin Luther King wrote that “…any law that degrades human personality is unjust.” The news constantly confronts us with oppression based on race, gender, beliefs in our society and world. It’s important to recognize ways we keep people down and initiate peaceful changes that ensure that everyone has equal rights to resources and education.
Music and the Gospel: “Rise Up,” Andra Day, Feast of the Presentation Read More »
Pray with Mary and Anna ad other holy women of Luke’s Gospel. Sister Joan and Sister Ansgar collaborate to bring you the women’s stories in word and art. Ideal for sharing in small groups and families. Learn more about the book and read sample chapters.
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Sunday Readings: Isaiah 8.23-9.3; 1 Corinthians 1.10-13, 17; Matthew 4.12-23 From the time John the Baptist’s arrest, Jesus began to proclaim, “Reform your lives! The kingdom of heaven is at hand.” As Jesus walked along the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon known as Peter, and his brother Andrew, who were casting a net into
Gospel Reflection for January 26, 2020, 3rd Sunday Ordinary Time Read More »
SPIRIT explores service and ways to put our faith into action this week It isn’t easy to see the poverty around us if we are not living in it. People living without what they need don’t want us to see what is happening. Most of us, especially young people our own age, want to help
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