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Gospel reflection
‘This week, how can I spread the word of God and the knowledge of God’s unending love to those whom I meet?’
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‘This is our mission too. We must teach the love of God to all.’
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‘Jesus tells us tht if we love him we will keep his commandments.’
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‘Even a pleasant smile or a friendly word to a stranger can have a result beyond anything we could imagine.’
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‘Scripture reading and study is a good practice to help us move closer to God.’
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‘Consider what changes of adjustments the teachings of Jesus in this chapter are calling you to make in your life and in your heart.’
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The responsibility lies with each of us to form our conscience so that we recognize the difference
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Consider how you might flavor and illuminate the life of another
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“Doubt and questioning are not bad things. Blind acceptance doesn’t help us to grow.”
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‘Over two thousand years later, with all scriptures written and centuries of theology studied, do we fully grasp the magnitude of Jesus’ resurrection?’
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‘It doesn’t matter now what you have done or not done this Lent. Holy Week is an opportunity to begin again.’
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‘What is inside our hearts shows through in how we act with others.’
Lorraine Kirker was taught by the Sisters of Providence at St. Polycarp School in Somerville, MA. A Providence Associate since 2010, Lorraine has served on the Congregation Peace with Justice Committee (currently Justice Coordinating Commission). A retired Naval Officer, Lorraine lives on Whidbey Island in Washington state where she is active in her parish, St. Hubert Catholic Church in Langley, and in the local fiber art community.