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Reflection for the Seventh Week of Easter, May 21, 2023
Phyllis Chandler, Notre Dame Associate
Rejoice to the extent that you share in the sufferings of Christ,
so that when his glory is revealed you may also rejoice exultantly.
– 1 Peter 4:13
The scripture readings for this Sunday are filled with Jesus’ promise of eternal life.
Along with this hope, however, we…
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Reflection for the Sixth Sunday of Easter, May 14, 2023
by Cindy Wenninghoff, Notre Dame Associate
I love the readings for this Sunday as they remind us of the wonderful love God has for us and how we can all be one with Him. The first reading has Philip going into Samaria proclaiming Christ and performing many miracles which…
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Reflection for the Fourth Sunday of Easter…April 30, 2023
by Cathy and Gary Leak, Notre Dame Associates
Reading 1: Acts 2:14a, 36-41
Ps 23: 1-3a, 3-4, 5-6
Reading 2: 1Pt 2:20b-25
Gospel: Jn 10: 1-10
In the first reading Peter is taking on the role of shepherd after Jesus has risen from the dead. Peter preaches to the Israelites to repent…
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Reflection for Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023
From Sr. Margaret Proskovec, ND
Reading 1 ~ Acts 10:34a, 37-43
God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and power.
He went about doing good… but was put to death by hanging him on a tree.
Reading 2 ~ 1 Cor. 5: 8
Let us celebrate this feast, not with the…
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Reflection for Palm Sunday, April 2, 2023
by Edward McKibbin, Notre Dame Associate
Palm Sunday, the First and Second Readings, and the Passion remind us yet again that Jesus’s kingdom is not of this world. The Son of God came not to be served, but to serve. The Second Reading tells us that Jesus did not…
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Reflection for the Fifth Sunday of Lent . . . March 26, 2023
by Marylou Garrett Notre Dame Associate
On this Fifth Sunday of Lent God assures us that we are not forgotten when we find ourselves in desperate need. In the first reading God puts his spirit into his exiled people, restoring what was dead to life. He gives them a…
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Reflection for the Fourth Week of Lent – March 19, 2023
by Sr Joy Connealy, ND
As we journey through this Lenten season we are asked to deepen our faith – to strengthen our relationship with God. Being open to this gift of faith empowers us to see with new eyes and to trust God’s presence even when we don’t…
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Reflection for the First Sunday of Lent…February 29, 2023
by Connie Determan, Notre Dame Associate
1st Reading – Genesis 2:7-9; 3:1-7
4 But the serpent said to the woman: “You certainly will not die! No,
5 God knows well that the moment you eat of it your eyes will be opened and you will be like gods who know what…
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1924 history of how the Sisters came to America
This small article is part of a larger history of the Notre Dame Sisters written by Sr. M. Qualbertina Vanek de N.D., in 1924. More of her history will be shared on our website.
Turn-of-the-centry, Europe
Owing to the profound humility and zeal of the Sisters, together with the indefatigable…
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Reflection for the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Feb. 5, 2023
by Carol Craven, ND Associate
1st Reading: Isaiah 58:7-10 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 112:4-5, 6-7, 8-9
2nd Reading: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 Gospel: Matthew 5:13-16
Today’s readings are about being and doing. Matthew lets us know that Jesus said to his disciples, “You are the salt of the earth…”, and “You are the…