Sunday, December 17th Scripture Is 61: 1-2a, 10-11 Lk 1: 46-48, 49-50, 53-54. 1 Thes 5:16-24 Jn 1:6-8, 19-28 Reflection “Do not quench the Spirit.” 1Thess 5:19 There is a Greek orthodox church near me. The words “REMEMBER NOT TO STIFLE THE SPIRIT” are emblazoned in stone over its front doors. Whenever I pass that […]
Second Sunday of Advent
Sunday, December 10 Scripture Is 40:1-5, 9-11 Ps 85:9-10-11-12, 13-14 2 Pt 3:8-14 Mk 1:1-8 Reflection “Comfort, give comfort to my people, says your God. Speak tenderly…” IS 40:1-2 “…we await new heavens and a new earth in which righteousness dwells…” 2 Peter 3:13 This passage from Isaiah has always touched me with its intimacy […]
New Year’s Day
Monday, January 1 Scripture Nm 6:22-27 Ps. 67: 2-3, 5-6, 8 Gal. 4:4-7 Lk.2:16-21 Reflection “May the Lord look upon you kindly and give you peace!” Nm.6 :26 Today, we celebrate Mary. From her, a woman, salvation came forth. We also celebrate today the 56th World Day of Peace. I invite us to become aware […]
Immaculate Conception
Friday, December 8th Scripture Gn 3: 9-15, 20 Ps 98: 1-4 Eph 1: 3-6, 11-12 Lk 1: 26-38 Reflection “You have found favor with God.” Luke 1:29 The Immaculate Conception: Mary was born free from original sin. This is a feast not easily understood. The Church spent over 1800 years having theological fights about the […]
First Sunday of Advent
Sunday, December 3rd Scripture Is 63: 16B-17, 19B; 33-37, 64: 2-7 Ps. 80: 2-3, 15-16, 18,19 1 Cor I: 3-9 Mk 13: 33-37 Reflection “You are not lacking in any spiritual gift as you wait for the revelation of our Lord, Jesus Christ.” Cor. I. 7 It seems most appropriate that two key words from […]
Congregation Joins the U.S. Federation in Calling for a Humanitarian Ceasefire
Since the horrific attack on civilians in Israel by Hamas on October 7 and the retaliatory bombings of Gaza by Israel, thousands of lives have been lost, and the numbers of deaths and wounded are mounting. We grieve the unspeakable loss of life on all sides, and grow more concerned each day for the people […]
The Congregation of St. Joseph Joins LCWR in Solidarity with the People of the Middle East
“Never has the use of violence brought peace in its wake. War begets war, violence begets violence.” — Pope Francis, Angelus, September 1, 2013 The Congregation of St. Joseph, in solidarity with the members of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR), of which we are a part, and the global community of faith, stand […]
Canticle of the Creatures – Season of Creation
Today we celebrate the Feast of St. Francis, and also complete our journey through the Season of Creation. St. Francis saw all of creation as our brothers and sisters. We share this prayer from St. Francis’s Canticle of the Creatures. Thank you for joining us, and may we all continue to care for Earth and […]
Wisdom from Laudato Si’ – Season of Creation
As we near the end of the Season of Creation, we are reminded by Pope Francis that all it takes is one person to restore hope! There is much to be done to care for Earth and all creation, but each of us can make a difference. […]
Join the River of Justice and Peace – Season of Creation
We are each called to join the river of justice and peace, now, and into the future. While we are approaching the end of the Season of Creation, the call to work for climate and ecological justice continues on throughout the year. How are you working on behalf of all creation today, tomorrow, and in […]
