Readings: Exodus 17: 3-7; Romans 5: 1-2, 5-8; John 4: 5-42 Preacher: Sr. Joan Sobala SSJ In today’s Gospel, a woman of Samaria is seeking water from the village well. Her timing for arrival at the well bears the mark of a failed life. She encounters Jesus. They have an unexpected, long conversation. Hold this woman and Jesus in your… read more →
Readings: Amos 8:4-7; 1 Timothy 2:1-8; Luke 16: 1-13 Preacher: Joan Sobala, SSJ For what are we enthusiastic in life? The readings from Amos and Luke’s Gospel this weekend make us zero in on one particular aspect of our enthusiasm: Are we more concerned for our integrity or our self-interest? The merchants in Amos’ day exploited the public. They not… read more →
Readings: Isaiah 60:1-6; Ephesians 3: 2-3a, 5-6; Matthew 2: 1-12 Since 1969, when Neil Armstrong took one small step on the moon, people worldwide have had a love affair with space travel amid the stars. Who, if anyone, is out there? Is there water anywhere? What happens in the life cycle of a comet? Will space travel be available to… read more →