Reflections
Reflection for the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time…October 1, 2023
by Sr. Rita Ostry ND
Readings: Philippians 2:1-11
Matt. 21:28-32
“Have in you the same attitude that is also in Christ Jesus…” these words from Philippians are very challenging. As I think about the attitude Jesus faithfully witnessed, it was always about compassion, love, understanding, and acceptance. His actions…
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Reflection for the Twenty-fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time…September 17, 2023
By Dot Connealy, ND Associate
Sirach 27:30-28:7; Psalm 103:1-4, 9-12; Romans 14:7-9; Matthew 18:21-35
“Not 7 times, but 77 times…”
When I first heard and tried to comprehend this statement, I don’t think I could even multiply 7×70 times (Forgive me: this is how I remember the quote 7×70…
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Reflection for the Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time…August 27, 2023
by Carol Craven, Notre Dame Associate
First Reading: Isaiah 22:19-23 Responsorial Psalm: 138: 1-2, 2-3, 6, 8
Second Reading: Romans 11: 33-36 Gospel: Matthew 16:18
Today’s readings are about being known. In the gospel, Jesus asked, “But who do you say that I am?” Simon Peter said in reply, “You are…
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Reflection for the Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time…August 20, 2023
by Rita Melgares, Notre Dame Associate
MT 15:21-28
As a prelude to this Sunday’s Gospel reflection, we recall that Matthew arranged his account of the ministry of Jesus in 3 groups: preaching, teaching, and healing. In his account of the Canaanite Woman’s Faith, Matthew speaks of the healing Jesus. This…
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Reflection for the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 13, 2023
by Sr Mary Hlas ND
Most people have a favorite scripture passage: today’s first reading from 1st Kings is one of mine.
When the Lord told Elijah to stand on the mountain where the Lord would be passing by, he did. A strong wind was blowing there. The Lord was…
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Reflection for the Transfiguration of the Lord…August 6, 2023
by Barbara Hickey, Notre Dame Associate
Gospel Matthew 17:1-9
Imagine what Peter, James and John were thinking when Jesus transfigured before them with His face shining like the sun and His clothes white as light? To add to their shock, Moses and Elijah appeared and began talking with God.
Peter finally…
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Reflection for the Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time…July 30, 2023
by Sr Anita Rolenc ND
First Book of Kings 3:5, 7-12
Romans 8:28-30
Matthew 13:44-46
In the Book of Kings, God says to young Solomon who is to succeed his father David as king, “Ask something of me and I will give it to you.” Solomon requests understanding and the ability to…
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Reflection for the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time…July 16, 2023
by Theresa Homan, Notre Dame Associate
MT 13:1-23
Such a crowd came that Jesus had to get into a boat to teach them. And what did he teach? He told a story that most of them didn’t understand. Why was Jesus so popular? What made people come out to listen…
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REFLECTION FOR 13TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME FOR JULY 2, 2023
by Sr. Cynthia Hruby, ND
A few days ago when I was working in the chapel garden, Sr. Stephanie came to me with a big smile. She gave me a pop-up card, a nutritious snack, and gratitude. Little did she know that I had been pondering the Sunday readings: …
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Reflection for The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, June 4, 2023
by Judith Moe McCallum, Notre Dame Associate
EXODUS 34:4B-6, 8-9
Early in the morning, Moses went up to Mt. Sinai carrying two stone tablets, as God had commanded. The Lord appeared crying out: “The Lord, the Lord, a merciful and gracious God, slow to anger and rich in kindness and…