Reflections
Reflection for the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time…September 1, 2024
by Sr. Mary Hlas, ND
Sunday’s gospel of Mark is truly thought provoking. The Pharisees look heavily on the outside, purifying everything and even very carefully washing their hands. The Scribes and Pharisees questioned Jesus about the disciples who ate with unclean hands. Jesus was clear: “Nothing that comes…
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Reflection for the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time…August 25, 2024
by Sr. Dorothy Rolf, ND
John 6:30 “Your words, Lord, are Spirit and Life. You have the words of everlasting life.”
In the Gospel today, Jesus reminds us that it is the Spirit that gives life.
How attentive are we (God’s People) to the Holy Spirit in our life?
We are given…
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Reflection for the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time…August 18, 2024
by Cathy and Gary Leak
Gospel: John 6:51-58
The Gospel passage in John is part of the Bread of Life discourse. This discourse describes Christ as the source of eternal life, and it is carried to us through the Eucharist. The Eucharist is the source and summit of our Catholic…
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REFLECTION NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME…AUGUST 11, 2024
by Judith Moe McCallum, Notre Dame Associate
FIRST KINGS 19:4-8; RESPONSORIAL PSALM 34:2-9; EPHESIANS 4:30: 5-2; ALLELUIA JOHN 6:51; GOSPEL JOHN: 6-41-51
KINGS:
Elijah went a day’s journey into the desert…tired and forlorn he prayed to God for death and lay down to sleep. An angel of the Lord touched his…
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Reflection for the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time…August 4, 2024
by Sr. Dorothy Rolf, ND
The Gospel of John 6, 24-35
This is an inspiring and challenging text. The crowd was looking for Jesus, not because they saw signs, but because they ate the loaves and were filled. Think of a time when you desired something that you felt was…
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Reflection for the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time…July 28, 2024
by Sr. Jan Ludvik, ND
The readings from Kings and John’s Gospel remind us that when we share in responding to the needs of others, there is enough for all, even on a global scale.
Following Christ’s example of reaching out in everyday life to others in need, we generally…
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Reflection for the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time…July 21, 2024
by Ed McKibbin, Notre Dame Associate
I recently heard a commentary on this Sunday’s gospel on Catholic radio. This commentary referenced the word “pity”, and how this word, despite typically having a negative connotation, should actually bring us great comfort in our lives. Christ “pities” us when we are…
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Reflection for the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time…July 14, 2024
by Phyllis Chandler, Notre Dame Associate
“Lord, let us see your kindness, and grant us your salvation.” Psalm 85:8
The Scripture readings for this Sunday are all closely related. They invite us to listen to God’s call and respond by spreading the good news of salvation to those with…
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Reflection for the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time…July 7, 2024
by Sr. Anita Rolenc, ND
Ezekiel 2;2-5, Psalm 123: 1-14, 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, Mark 6:1-6
The three Scripture passages speak of weaknesses, rejection, hardships and sufferings in serving God. Ezekiel, Paul, and even Jesus faced opposition from those to whom they were sent. Yet Ezekiel persisted in speaking to the…
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Reflection for the Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time… June 30, 2024
by Sr. Theresa Maly, ND
This week the Book of Wisdom, reminds us, in no uncertain terms, that we are all made in the image and likeness of God. This is no surprise, we learned this as children but we may miss the word, ALL. ALL are made in…