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~ United in Prayer ~
The Sisters of Charity of Our Lady, Mother of the Church, in Connecticut and in Wisconsin join in the fervent prayers of so many, for the victims, families and the School Community of Annunciation Elementary School who have endured today’s tragedy in Minneapolis this morning. May all who have been touched in any way by the heartbreak of such senseless action be comforted by the knowledge that the souls of those who lost their lives as well as all who are affected by this heartbreak are held in the Heart of Jesus Who understands all our pain.
We earnestly pray for an end to all violence in this country and beyond. May the Peace that Christ desires for each of us triumph over the power of evil that has such a stronghold in our world. We entrust all our children to the Immaculate Heart of Mary today and forever.
Reflection for the 21st Sunday of Ordinary Time, 2025
Isaiah 66:18-21; Psalm 117; Hebrews 12: 5-7, 11-13; Luke 13: 23-30 Strive to enter through the narrow gate, for many, I tell you, will attempt to enter but will not be strong enough. In today’s Gospel, Jesus answered a pointed question and related it to how we live our
Reflection for the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time, 2025
Jeremiah 38:4-6, 8-10; Psalm 40; Hebrews 12:1-4; Luke 12: 49-53 Since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us rid ourselves of every burden and sin that clings to us and persevere in running the race that lies before us When I am given
Reflection for the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Ecclesiastes 1:2, 2:21-23; Psalm 90; Colossians 3:1-5, 9-11; St. Luke 12:13-21 For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. Usually, the topic of death is brought into sharp focus for us only when a person dear to us has died, or when the liturgy
Reflection for the 17th Sunday of Ordinary Time 2025
Genesis 18:20-32; Psalm 138; Colossians 2:12-14; St. Luke 11:1-13 Lord, on the day I called for help, You answered me. When you need immediate physical assistance, is there any faster way to be helped than by calling 9-1-1? We can’t think of one. When we need immediate spiritual
Reflection for the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time, 2025
Isaiah 66:10-14c; Psalm 66; Galatians:6 :14-18: Luke 10 1-12, 17-20 Let all the earth cry out to God with joy. (Psalm66:1) Pure joy overflows from the Mass readings for this Sunday. Try reading them again slowly. What emotions is the Holy Spirit stirring up in your heart? As
Reflection for the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul
Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time + June 29, 2025 Acts 12:1-11; Psalm 34; 2 Timothy 4:6-8, :17-18: Matthew 16:13-19 The angel of the Lord will rescue those who fear Him. Today’s Mass readings can inspire in us greater confidence in God. Each of the first three includes a
RFW: Day 8
Nigeria June 29, 2025 This article is taken from the USCCB website: https://www.usccb.org/RFW2025_Nigeria Pray for our brothers and sisters in Nigeria who are suffering violent religious conflict. Reflect Nigeria, a country that is half Christian and half Muslim, has been plagued by complicated and multifaceted dynamics of religious
RFW: Day 7
Freedom to Serve the Common Good June 28, 2025 This article is taken from the USCCB website: https://www.usccb.org/RFW2025_CommonGood Pray that government leaders would recognize the contributions that religious charities make to the common good. Reflect For decades, religious freedom advocates and leaders of faith-based organizations have worked to
RFW: Day 5
Parental Choice in Education June 26, 2025 This article is taken from the USCCB website: https://www.usccb.org/RFW2025_SchoolChoice Pray that governments would strengthen the ability for parents to direct the education of their children. Reflect One of longest running areas of concern for the Catholic Church in the United States has
RFW: Day 4
Nicaragua June 25, 2025 This article is from the USCCB website: https://www.usccb.org/RFW2025_Nicaragua Pray for Christians in Nicaragua, where the Catholic Church faces brutal government persecution. Reflect The Church in Nicaragua—the one remaining independent civil society institution in the country since the abolition of all political opposition parties and
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