Readings: Jeremiah 20:7-9; Romans 12: 1-2; Matthew 16: 21-27 Click here to download this reflection Preacher: Joan Sobala, SSJ If you’ve ever looked at the ancient Chinese document called the Tao of LaoTse, you’ll remember finding in it such apparently contradictory statements as “To be strong, one must be soft,” “To stand straight, one must bend,”… read more →
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 →