Reflections
Reflection for the Week of March 20, 2022
By Phyllis Chandler, Notre Dame Associate
The Lord is kind and merciful… slow to anger and abounding in kindness. (Psalm 103)
Our scripture readings for this, the Third Sunday of Lent, provide rich guidance for each of us in seeking to live according to God’s will. As an avid gardener…
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Reflection for the 2nd Sunday of Lent, March 13, 2022
By Ann O’Connor, Notre Dame Associate
GOSPEL READING – LUKE 9:28b-36
THE TRANSFIGURATION OF JESUS
In the Gospel reading, the Transfiguration of Jesus supports the identity of Jesus as the Son of God and the voice saying “listen to him” denotes that Jesus is the messenger of God.
In today’s gospel reading…
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Reflection for the First Sunday of Lent…March 6, 2022
By Sr Theresa Maly ND
When a good deed is done, have you ever heard said, “That was really a good Christian thing to do”? Of course you have. We all have probably said it ourselves and I am sure it is absolutely true. On the other hand, have…
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Reflection for the 8th week in Ordinary Time – Feb. 27, 2022
By Rod & Connie Determan, Notre Dame Associates
The reading this week is so powerful and will draw us ever closer to Jesus when we ponder about our beams in our own lives. I think there are so many times that I believe if only my family and friends…
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Reflection for the Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time…Feb. 20, 2022
By Cathy & Gary Leak, Notre Dame Associate
Readings: 1 Sm 26:2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-23
Ps 103:1-2, 3-4, 8, 10, 12-13
1 Cor 15:45-49
Alleluia Jn 13:34
Gospel Lk 6:27-38
Jesus says to the many, I give you a new commandment “Love one another as I have loved you,” In the Gospel message today…
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Reflection for the Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time…Feb. 20, 2022
By Cathy & Gary Leak, Notre Dame Associate
Readings: 1 Sm 26:2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-23
Ps 103:1-2, 3-4, 8, 10, 12-13
1 Cor 15:45-49
Alleluia Jn 13:34
Gospel Lk 6:27-38
Jesus says to the many, I give you a new commandment “Love one another as I have loved you,” In the Gospel message today…
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Reflection for the Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time – Feb. 20, 2022
By Cathy & Gary Leak, Notre Dame Associate
Readings: 1 Sm 26:2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-23
Ps 103:1-2, 3-4, 8, 10, 12-13
1 Cor 15:45-49
Alleluia Jn 13:34
Gospel Lk 6:27-38
Jesus says to the many, I give you a new commandment “Love one another as I have loved you,” In the Gospel message today…
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Reflection for the 6th Sunday in Ordinary time…Feb 13, 2022
By Kris Lanik, Notre Dame Associate
Blessedness is the theme of today’s readings. The first reading from Jeremiah paints a vivid picture of the difference between the person who puts his trust in others vs. the person who trusts in or relies on the Lord. “Cursed is the one…
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Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time – February 6, 2022
By Sr Cynthia Hruby ND
My first hearing of the readings for this Sunday was from the USCCB podcast that I listen to each day. The following reflection is based on my ever deepening experience.
Reading I – Is 6:1-2a, 3-8
“They cried one to the other, ‘Holy, holy, holy….’ ”
At…
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Reflection for Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time – January 30, 2022
By Sr Marie Alice Ostry, ND
This Sunday’s readings weave our call in life. In Jeremiah we know God “knows” before our time and forever. “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you,..” God has, is, and will always be with us. PONDER! The immensity and intimacy…