Reflections

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 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time…July 23, 2023

by Michael Driscoll, Notre Dame Associate

In today’s reflection, we contemplate the parable of the weeds in the field shared by Jesus in Matthew’s Gospel.  As I read and reflect upon this parable, I must admit that, like the disciples, it raises some concerns within me. Whenever Jesus speaks…

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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 the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time…July 9, 2023

by Linda Fitzgerald, Notre Dame Associate

Zechariah 9:9-10; Psalm 145: 1-2, 8-11, 13-14 and Romans 8:9,11-13  Matthew 11:25-30

In our gospel this week there are three very favorite verses of mine.  Matthew 11:28-30   “Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.  Take…

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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 12th week in Ordinary Time…June 25, 2023

by Sr. Theresa Maly ND

Jesus often assured his followers with the words: “Be not afraid”. We are told this week that we are intimately known and loved for even “the hairs of our head are numbered”. We certainly need not be afraid as we trust in God’s tender…

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Reflection for the Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time…June 18, 2023

by Kris Lanik, Notre Dame Associate

The Gospel reading from Matthew tells us how Jesus has compassion for the large crowd of followers.  They are like sheep without a shepherd to guide and protect them.  In response, Jesus gives authority to his disciples to continue His works of healing…

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Reflection for the Feast of Corpus Christi…June 11, 2023

by Sr Joan Polak ND

If ever the readings of any Sunday gave us the theme, today’s readings shout the theme: “Corpus Christi, Body of Christ.”

In the first reading we hear “and fed you in the desert with manna, was this not Eucharist?” In the second “the bread that…

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