By Sister Catherine Cleary, OSB
Today is Christmas, the day we celebrate the birth of the Baby who changed the world.
Christmas has to be a definitive moment in God’s ongoing love for the world and all its people. Continue Reading
Month: December 2015
Nobody Special Changed the World
By Sister Stefanie MacDonald, OSB
If you think you’re nobody special – and that what you do doesn’t matter – think about the story of Jesus.
He was born in a manger, in a barn. His first visitors were common shepherds. He was a nobody … till he died. Continue Reading
A Gift of Time: 4th Sunday of Advent
By Sister Catherine Cleary, OSB
1st reading: Micah 5:1-4; 2nd Reading Hebrew 10: 5-10; Gospel Luke 1:39-45
On Sunday we begin the final week of Advent … the final week of quieting our heart to experience Christ’s coming.
It’s the final week in a great gift of time. Continue Reading
“Yes … Tell me more.”
By Sister Stefanie MacDonald, OSB
Sometimes when I’m at Mass with my 3- and 4-year-olds, it’s impossible to concentrate on a homily. They are squirming, making eye contact with each other and on the verge of … something.
Yesterday was different. I heard Father Freddie’s words, and I have to share them with you now.
It was the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. The time Mary said, “Yes.” Continue Reading
Rejoice! 3rd Sunday of Advent
By Sister Catherine Cleary, OSB
The 3rd Sunday of Advent is called “ Rejoice Sunday,” and all 3 readings speak about rejoicing and happiness that the Lord’s birth is near.
The 1st reading of Zephaniah’s prophecy is a song celebrating the restoration of Jerusalem. “Rejoice! The Lord is in your midst.” (Zephaniah 3) Continue Reading
Prepare! 2nd Sunday of Advent
By Sister Catherine Cleary, OSB
Preparation is a key word for the Advent season and especially for this second Sunday of Advent. But how shall we prepare … and for what? Continue Reading
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