Grace: “What are you looking for?”
During Lent, the Church of St. Ignatius Loyola, NYC, invited speakers for a Novena of Grace of St. Francis Xavier. The following reflection is from… Read More »Grace: “What are you looking for?”
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Journeying Together: Synod and Synodality
I confess to having felt some ambivalence when I was asked to join the Synod Task Force for our Area. I have not been that… Read More »Journeying Together: Synod and Synodality
Reflection for the Fourth Sunday of Lent
The Grace of Mercy Today’s gospel tells the iconic story of mercy as it was told by Jesus and expressed in religion, art, and literature… Read More »Reflection for the Fourth Sunday of Lent
Reflection for the Third Sunday of Lent
God’s Love and Mercy The readings for the Third Sunday in Lent call us to listen to God’s words of love and compassion in the… Read More »Reflection for the Third Sunday of Lent
Reflection for the Second Sunday of Lent
We Are Beloved “From the shining cloud the Father’s voice is heard: This is MY BELOVED….” Mt 17:5 Since the beginning of the public ministry… Read More »Reflection for the Second Sunday of Lent
Reflection for the First Sunday of Lent
As We Begin Our Lenten Journey Lent is one of my favorite times of the year. It is such a sacred time, full of invitations… Read More »Reflection for the First Sunday of Lent
Education for spirited citizenship: learning for a more just tomorrow
Those of us who have spent our careers in educational institutions know well that technology changes our lives – AND our classrooms, presenting new opportunities… Read More »Education for spirited citizenship: learning for a more just tomorrow
Signs of the Times: The synodal path
Pope Francis formally opened “the synodal path” during the Eucharistic celebration in St. Peter’s on October 10. His homily that day is a treasure, inspiring… Read More »Signs of the Times: The synodal path
Reflection for the Fourth Sunday of Advent
Glorious Season of Hope How lucky we are this year to have four full weeks of Advent. That means more time for us to wait… Read More »Reflection for the Fourth Sunday of Advent
Reflection for the Third Sunday of Advent
Shout Out With Joy The liturgical readings for the third Sunday of Advent leave no doubt that we are called to rejoice and to be… Read More »Reflection for the Third Sunday of Advent