Third Sunday of Lent: The Temple is Sacred
THE TEMPLE IS SACRED GOSPEL Jn 2:13–25 THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT Do you not know that you are a temple of God? ” 1 Corinthians 3:16 If you believe you are the temple of God, what is it that you…
Second Sunday of Lent: The Transfiguration
THE TRANSFIGURATION GOSPEL MK 9:2–10 SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT And the Lord said, ‘I am the Light, and the holder is your heart. ’” —Mechtild of Magdeburg There are peak moments in our faith life which we may be tempted…
Celebrate Diversity and Inclusion
I am excited about the election of Kamala Harris—an African American, Asian American woman and daughter of an immigrant—to serve as the United States Vice President. She is a compassionate person who brings a wealth of experiences to the office…
First Sunday of Lent: Jesus’ Time in the Desert
JESUS' TIME IN THE DESERT GOSPEL MK 1:12–15 FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT The desert initiates us into the life of the spirit by helping us to discover who we most deeply are.”—Andrew Murray Quarantining has been for many a desert experience…
Did Lent Ever Leave?
Lent is upon us! I feel like it snuck up on me. I’m feeling a little off my game. Some folks may feel it never left. Is that what this past year has been about? Lent this year comes on…
Another Family to Love: Entering the BVM Congregation 70 Years Ago
Josette Kelly, BVM (r.) with her father Joseph, mother Mary Josephine, and sister Mary J. (Hortense) Kelly, BVM. Today is a day to remember. It is the Feast of the Presentation of the Child Jesus in the Temple, also known…
Human Trafficking Thrives on Hopelessness
BVMs, associates, and friends across the country #WearBlue on National Human Trafficking Awareness Day to speak out for those affected by human trafficking. The month of January is set aside to increase the awareness of human trafficking in the world,…
‘Home by Another Way’
The Gospel today celebrates some non-Jewish learned men who left their comfortable routine to follow a star into the unknown. The star led them first to Jerusalem, then on to Bethlehem and the child Jesus. They brought gifts of gold,…
Fourth Sunday of Advent: The Story of the Annunciation
THE STORY OF THE ANNUNCIATION GOSPEL: LK 1: 26-38 FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT Mary is the first Christian to follow Christ.”—Edith Stein Adults and children in your household, take time to play with the Christmas crib set. Let each…
Third Sunday of Advent: There is One Among You Whom You Do Not Recognize
THERE IS ONE AMONG YOU WHOM YOU DO NOT RECOGNIZE GOSPEL: JN 1:6-8 THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT The essence of all religions is one. Only their approaches are different.”—Gandhi Discover how different cultures and religions in America and the…