Elizabeth Powers

Fourth Sunday of Advent

Sunday, December 22nd Scripture Is 7: 10-14 Ps 24: 1-2, 3-4 5-6 (7c. 10b) Rom 1: 1-7 Mt 1:18-24 Reflection Such was his intention when suddenly the angel of the Lord appeared in a dream [...]

Third Sunday of Advent

Sunday, December 15th Scripture Is 35: 1-6a. 10 Ps 146: 6-7. 8-9. 9-10 Jas 5: 7-10 Mt 11: 2-11 Reflection “Happy the one whose hope is fixed on Yahweh, their God.” Is 35: 1-6a. “Happy [...]

Second Sunday of Advent, Immaculate Conception

Sunday, December 8th Scripture Is 11: 1-10 Ps 72: 1-2. 7-8. 12-13. 17 Rom 15: 4-9 Mt 3: 1-12 Reflection A shoot shall come out from the stump of Jesse, and a branch shall grow [...]

First Sunday of Advent

Sunday, December 1st Scripture Is 2: 1-5 Ps 122: 1-2, 3-4, 4-5, 6-7. 8-9 Rom 13: 11.13 Mt 24: 37-44 Reflection Later in Advent, our liturgical readings and our lives will be replete with the [...]

Congregation of St. Joseph Denounces U.S. Withdrawal from Paris Climate Agreement

  We the Congregation of St. Joseph, condemn and strongly oppose the Trump administration’s unconscionable decision to formally withdraw the U.S. from the Paris Climate Agreement. Nearly 200 countries signed on to the agreement in [...]

Taking Action – Season of Creation

On this last day of the Season of Creation, we are reminded to take action.

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The Web of Life – Season of Creation

Today, we are reminded to conserve the delicate balance of the web of life.

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Every Living Thing – Season of Creation

As we continue journeying through this Season of Creation, we offer the following scripture for your reflection.

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Ask the Beasts – Season of Creation

Today, Elizabeth A. Johnson, CSJ, reminds us to Ask the Beasts. Ask the

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Blessing of the Animals – Season of Creation

Today, we bless the animals.

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