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Are We There Yet? 25 Aug 2013 | 02:40 pm
Our Gospel uses the image of a narrow gate. The image suggests structure, difficulty, squeezing by. entering the narrow gate to salvation is not guaranteed by privilege or tradition but guaranteed by ...
I Have Come To Set The Earth On Fire 18 Aug 2013 | 02:23 pm
Most of us shun fighting. We want to live our lives in peace. We pray for peace in the world. But what is peace? Jesus makes clear in our Gospel today that it is not the absence of strife. In fact, Je...
Do Not Worry 11 Aug 2013 | 02:45 pm
According to Luke, Jesus is on the road to Jerusalem, teaching his disciples – and occasionally the crowds he attracts – along the way. After sharing the parable of the rich fool, Jesus urged his disc...
Called To Be A Nun “It’s A Wonderful Life” Says Sister Patricia McNicholas 10 Aug 2013 | 05:03 am
She’s taught elementary through college students. She’s worked for the diocese of Youngstown. And her ministry of nearly two decades saves the lives of homeless women and their children. Sister Pa...
Eat, Drink and Be Merry 4 Aug 2013 | 02:46 pm
Today’s Gospel is the origin of the saying “eat, drink and be merry” which at first sight seems quite a good thought to take into the summer holidays. Further reading, though, shows that it is not a G...
Such a Gift! 28 Jul 2013 | 02:13 pm
Prayer is not magic. We cannot expect to receive whatever we want from God just because we ask. If this were so, many of us would be praying to win the lottery! No, praying to win the lottery will not...
Martha, Martha 21 Jul 2013 | 02:47 pm
Our Gospel today takes a sharp turn when Martha, distracted by her many tasks, comes to Jesus and asks, “Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to do all the work by myself? Tell her then to...
Serve and Be Hospitable 21 Jul 2013 | 02:32 pm
When living alone, it is challenging to have guests for dinner! On the one hand, you are busy getting the drinks and hors d’oeuvres, finishing up the dinner. At the same time, you want to be with your...
Catch The Spirit Of The 2013 North American OSU Convocation 16 Jul 2013 | 07:57 pm
The North American Ursuline Convocation gathers the daughters & sons of Angela to celebrate our Ursuline identity in bringing the Gospel to the world. “Turn the circle, open wide, make a space for...
Who Is My Neighbor? 14 Jul 2013 | 02:44 pm
All communities, clubs, organizations, families have “bylaws.” These bylaws are not ends in themselves, however, but means for helping the group achieve its purpose. The same is true for God’s laws. ...
