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Prayer
Now we come to praise and thank you for winter. Amid the dark and cloudy days, help us to see your hidden gifts: the opportunity to slow down the invitation to go deeper the enjoyment in a cup of hot tea, coffee, or chocolate the wonder of a snowfall your presence in each drop of…
Story
“Something strange is happening — there is a great silence on earth today, a great silence and stillness. The whole earth keeps silence because the (Anointed One) is asleep. The earth trembled and is still because God has fallen asleep in the flesh … God has died in the flesh and hell trembles with fear.”…
Story
No one needs to notice what I do; I am filled with joy simply to do it
Gospel reflection
How can we remind ourselves to pray?
Gospel reflection
How can our hearts be troubled or afraid if we live on the constant reliance of the presence of Jesus’ Holy Spirit bringing us peace …
Gospel reflection
What Jesus does ask of us is to love unconditionally and constantly, no matter what
Gospel reflection
Jesus tells us in today’s Gospel that he knows us.
Gospel reflection
During this joyful Paschal Season, can we relate to Jesus just as we are, with all of our weakness and unfaithfulness?
Sister Paula has been a Sister of Providence for more than 50 years. Currently, she ministers as a volunteer tutor in addition to spiritual companionship. Past ministries have included teaching high school students, ministering in Diocesan offices, and serving as a chaplain in health care settings.