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Reflection for the Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Today’s reading is a continuation of Jesus’ Eucharistic sermon recorded in John’s Gospel, chapter 6. We have been hearing it for several weeks, and, in some ways, it seems that we have been hearing the same words over and over. That would be unusual for the carefully crafted calendar of Gospel readings
Reflection for the Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, 2024
Do you ever feel ‘tired of it all’? Do you ever think, ‘I’m sick and tired of being sick and tired’? Do you come across this phrase, ‘There is not one who cares for my soul,’ and look up and say, ‘Yes, that’s me!’? I daresay many who are reading
Graces and Gratitude in the Presence of the King: Part 6
Words fail to describe the depth of my experience at the Eucharistic Congress. With all that happened, each moment was an encounter with the Eucharistic Heart of Jesus. The word that most often came to me throughout the days at the Congress was “crucifixion”. Whenever we are at Mass, we
Graces and Gratitude in the Presence of the King: Part 5
My Experience: A personal reflection on the Eucharistic Congress Written by: A Sister of Charity (SCMC). During our whole life of faith, some of the beautiful, inspiring examples that we experience on the outside of our little selves, can prompt a strong and stirring internal response. All is designed
Graces and Gratitude in the Presence of the King: Part 4
“Into Gethsemane” (Friday, July 19, 2024) 10th National Eucharistic Congress This Friday, a traditional day of Penance and remembrance of Jesus’ Passion, was filled with joy and hope, inspired by the generosity of our Eucharistic Lord, ever present with us to lighten, enlighten, to heal and strengthen each of us
Reflection for the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time, 2024
Reflection for the Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Here in the West we are preoccupied with food. That’s strange, since in most of the world, so many people go to bed hungry. Now THAT would preoccupy me, going to bed hungry. It seems that food shouldn’t be a big concern
Graces and Gratitude in the Presence of the King: Part 3
A Reflection on Day 2 of the 10 National Eucharistic Congress: “The graces are being poured down like rivers of liquid sunlight.” – A Sister of Charity (SCMC) We began the day with praying morning prayer, which is normal for us-but being joined by at least a hundred more voices
Graces and Gratitude in the Presence of the King: Part 2
Approaching the time of the Eucharistic Congress I was anxious and in a sense fearful because of the vacuum I was experiencing in my life, in my spiritual journey, and my relationship with God. I was devoid of feeling but always aware of the need to perform my religious duties,
Graces and Gratitude in the Presence of the King: Part 1
As part of our ongoing spiritual growth and commitment to our faith, we were blessed to attend the 10th National Eucharistic Congress! This pilgrimage offered us an opportunity to immerse ourselves in the rich traditions and teachings of the Church. During this time, we joined with fellow believers from all
Embrace the Sacred Practice of Eucharistic Adoration
What is this all about? It is about the love and devotion you have for Christ in the Eucharist. The Sisters of Charity invite you to join us as we delve into the profound depths of Eucharistic Adoration, sharing with you our treasured insights and experiences with this sacred practice.
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