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November 28, 2021: First Sunday of Advent
”This week, spend some time reflecting as you gaze upon a creche. Shake off world anxieties.’
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November 21, 2021: Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
‘ … our world desperately needs people willing to stand for truth.’
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November 14, 2021: Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
‘ … find and choose somewhere to make a positive difference calming or holding back the storms others might be facing.’
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November 7, 2021: Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Look around you this week to recognize someone making what the world might see as a small step forward …
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February 28, 2021: Second Sunday of Lent
“Imagine or find an image of that. The next time you feel lost, remember that image.”
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February 21, 2021: First Sunday of Lent
“Let us spend some time this week in thinking about how we can more quickly and effectively walk away from situations that present that temptation.”
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February 17, 2021: Ash Wednesday
“Explore a new Lenten tradition that calls to your heart.”
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February 14, 2021: Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
“This week, let us all catch ourselves as we notice a need. Instead of responding in duty, let us freely choose to respond in love.”
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February 7, 2021: Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
“This week, let each of us choose to be a conduit of God’s love to a neighbor.”
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Advent and God’s Providence
In all the passages regarding judgment, only those who refuse to act are called to account. Challenges simply become opportunities to help God transform the world.
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June 30, 2019: Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Reading: Luke 9:51-62 When the days for Jesus’ being taken up were fulfilled, he resolutely determined to journey to Jerusalem, and he sent messengers ahead of him. On the way they entered a Samaritan village to prepare for his reception there, but they would not welcome him because the destination of his journey was Jerusalem….
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June 23, 2019: The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
Reading: Luke 9:11b-17 Jesus spoke to the crowds about the kingdom of God, and he healed those who needed to be cured.As the day was drawing to a close, the Twelve approached him and said, “Dismiss the crowd so that they can go to the surrounding villages and farms and find lodging and provisions; for…
Helen Flavin is a Providence Associate. She is a Catholic scientist, educator and writer. Helen received her Ph.D. in Neurochemistry from Boston College. She is a fulltime science teacher. She is a guest columnist for her Diocese’s Catholic Newspaper “The Anchor.” She enjoys volunteering at the local nursing home.