Reflections
Reflection for the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
by Juanita Harding, Notre Dame Associate
A reading from the Gospel according to Matthew 5:13/16
In today’s gospel Jesus said to his disciples: “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its taste, with what can it be seasoned?” Salt has always been a precious commodity. …
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Reflection for the Feast of the Presentation of Christ
by Ed McKibbin, Notre Dame Associate
The prayer below was sent home from my boy’s school.
It seems to fit as we celebrate the Presentation of Christ this weekend.
Heavenly Father, on this Feast of Candlemas (the Presentation of Christ), I recall the gift Mary and Joseph gave to the world…
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Reflection for the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
by Phyllis Chandler, Notre Dame Associate
The Lord is my light and my salvation.”
In the second reading this Sunday, from St. Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians, he says, “I urge you . . . that there be no divisions among you, but that you be united in the…
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Reflection for the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
by Marylou Garrett, Notre Dame Associate
This Sunday’s readings emphasize that by responding to God’s call and humbly doing his will rather than our own, we point the way to Jesus and help reveal God’s faithful love for all of creation.
In the first reading God calls his chosen…
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Reflection for the Feast of the Holy Family
by Sr Anita Rolenc ND
Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14
Colossians 3:12-21
Matthew 2: 13-15, 19-23
In Sirach, notice the “blessings” that follow respect/honor/kindness to one’s parents. As grown adults, maybe the blessings we experience now are a result of the way we treated our parents when we were youngsters.
St. Paul, in Colossians, lists…
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Reflection for the Fourth Sunday of Advent
By Kathy Schinker, Notre Dame Associate
This Sunday’s Gospel describes the situation Joseph finds himself in. What a scandal it would be if he would divorce Mary. But he did not. He listened to the Angel’s message and followed through. In this wonderful Christmas season we have cause to…
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Reflection for the Third Sunday of Advent
By Mary Toline, Notre Dame Associate
The Second Reading hit home as with a reading from Saint James. He says be patient, brothers and sisters, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient with it until it…
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Reflection for the Second Sunday of Advent
by Rita Melgares, Notre Dame Associate
Matthew 3:1-12
In this Sunday’s Gospel, we are reminded of John the Baptist’s message:
Turn from your sins
Turn to God
For the Kingdom of Heaven
Is coming soon
John the Baptist calls for a change of heart and conduct – a turning of one’s life from rebellion to…
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Reflection for the First Sunday of Advent
Barbara Hickey, Notre Dame Associate
Jeremiah 33:14
The days are surely coming, says the Lord, when I will fulfill the promise I made to the house of Israel and the house of Judah.
The first candle being lit today is purple, symbolizing hope. It is sometimes called the…
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Reflection for the Feast of Christ the King
by Phyllis Chandler, Notre Dame Associate
“Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord.”
In our readings for Sunday, we see a number of references to giving thanks. The second letter of St. Paul to the Corinthians encourages us to “give thanks to the Father.” The Responsorial Psalm…