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Sister Mary Beth Klingel

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Gospel reflection

January 4, 2009: The Epiphany

” …the star that they (the Magi) had seen at its rising went ahead of them, until it came and stopped over the place where the child was. When they saw that the star had stopped, they were overwhelmed with joy. On entering the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother; and they…

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Gospel reflection

December 25, 2008

Glory to God in the highest and peace to all upon earth! (Luke 2:14) Christmas blessings to you on this Holy Day! As you participate in Catholic Mass or worship at another church this Christmas, you will most likely hear the story of Jesus’ birth as it is read from the Sacred Scripture. I am…

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Gospel reflection

December 21, 2008

The angel Gabriel was sent from God to a town of Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the house of David, and virgin’s name was Mary. And coming to her, the angel said, “Hail, O favored one, the Most High God is with you! … You will conceive…

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Gospel reflection

December 14, 2008

There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. He came to bear witness to the light … the true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world. (John 1:6-9) Rejoice always. Pray without ceasing. In all circumstances give thanks … (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18) Last week we read about John the Baptist…

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Gospel reflection

December 7, 2008

As it is written in Isaiah the prophet: “See, I am sending my messenger ahead of you; he will prepare your way; the voice of one crying out in the wilderness: ‘Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.’” John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the…

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Sister Mary Beth is currently ministering as the Guest Services Coordinator in Woodhaven, a Retreat and Guest House. In addition to many liturgical involvements, she also is a volunteer visitor in Providence Health Care. Previously she served for 10 years on the SP leadership team
general officer on the leadership team of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. She has previously served as an elementary school teacher, pastoral minister and director of novices.