The last Sunday of the liturgical year celebrates Jesus as Christ the King. In the gospel Jesus tells a parable about final judgment that challenges us to live the works of mercy — to feed the hungry, give water to the thirsty, clothe the naked, shelter the homeless. Catholic social teaching challenges us to these […]
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Scripture Readings: Proverbs 31.10-13,19-20, 30-31; 1 Thessalonians 5.1-6; Matthew 25.14-30 A man going on a journey summoned his servants and entrusted his property to them, according to the abilities of each. To one, he gave five talents; to a second, he gave two talents; to a third, one talent. Immediately the servant who received five talents
Gospel Reflection for November 15, 2020 – 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Read More »
Sunday’s gospel is about investing in our talents. SPIRIT encourages us to look at our talents and gifts and to use them. Who benefits from our gifts, who beside ourselves? Do we use our gifts to enrich our spirit, team, and community? The song “Lemonade” is about how we often push ourselves down a path
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Scripture Readings: Wisdom 6.12-16; 1 Thessalonians 4.13-18; Matthew 25.1-13 “The reign of God can be likened to ten young women who took their lamps and went out to welcome a bridegroom, five were wise and five were foolish.” – Matthew 25.1-2 For us who live in the age of electricity, Sunday’s parable doesn’t make its point
Gospel Reflection for November 8, 2020 – 32 Sunday in Ordinary Time Read More »
I was lucky to have a mother who never stopped teaching, even on a shopping trip. – S. Joan Harmony – by Sister Joan Mitchell, CSJ “Now stay on the second note when I go up,” mother coached me. So for the 50 miles to St. Cloud in the car we kept singing, mother repeating,
SPIRIT asks us, “When do you pray?” Even during a pandemic, our lives are still busy with school, work, family, and friends. On top of that, we have the added pressures of trying to maintain these relationships while also social distancing. We are constantly in motion, even if we seem to be sitting still. It’s
Music and the Gospel: “The Great Divide,” The Shins – 32nd Sunday Ordinary Time Read More »
From childhood on, we have relied on Advent to bring us closer to God. This year Good Ground Press features Sister Ansgar’s Advent art in a 20-page prayerbook. Click here to read the sample pages. Advent Names of God is only $10.00, plus $3.00 shipping for orders of 1-10. Shipping is slightly higher for larger orders. Call 800-232-5533 to place
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Scripture Readings: Revelation 7.2-4,9-14; 1 John 3.1-3; Matthew 5.1-12 “Blessed are the poor in spirit; the reign of God belongs to them.” – Matthew 5.3 The beatitudes turn our assumptions about whom God blesses upside down. The eight sayings challenge us to live in ways quite contrary to profit-motivated values. The beatitudes expand in detail what the
Gospel Reflection for November 1, 2020 – Feast of All Saints Read More »
This Sunday we celebrate the Feast of All Saints. This means that “…we are one with all believers.” In other words, God blesses everyone, including those we don’t agree with, people of different cultures and beliefs, the poor, and the persecuted. We have the ability to create a culture of compassion and empathy, and the
Music and the Gospel: “Stand By You,” Rachel Platten – Feast of All Saints Read More »