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Gospel reflection

May 29, 2022: The Ascension of the Lord

How can we remind ourselves to pray?

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May 22, 2022: Sixth Sunday of Easter

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 …

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May 15, 2022: Fifth Sunday of Easter

What Jesus does ask of us is to love unconditionally and constantly, no matter what

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May 8, 2022: Fourth Sunday of Easter

Jesus tells us in today’s Gospel that he knows us.

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May 1, 2022: Third Sunday of Easter

During this joyful Paschal Season, can we relate to Jesus just as we are, with all of our weakness and unfaithfulness?

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June 30, 2013: 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time

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. When the disciples…

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June 23, 2013: 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Once when Jesus was praying in solitude, and the disciples were with him, he asked them, “Who do the crowds say that I am?” They said in reply, “John the Baptist; others, Elijah; still others, ‘One of the ancient prophets has arisen.’” Then he said to them, “But who do you say that I am?”…

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June 16, 2013: 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time

“A Pharisee invited Jesus to dine with him, and he entered the Pharisee’s house and reclined at table. Now there was a sinful woman in the city who learned that he was at table in the house of the Pharisee. Bringing an alabaster flask of ointment, she stood behind him at his feet weeping and…

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June 9, 2013: 10th Sunday in Ordinary Time

“Jesus journeyed to a city called Nain, and his disciples and a large crowd accompanied him. As he drew near to the gate of the city, a man who had died was being carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow. A large crowd from the city was with her….

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June 2, 2013: The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ

“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 we are…

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Sister Paula has been a Sister of Providence for over fifty years. Her present ministries are with the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, spiritual companioning and being available for the Spanish-speaking community of Terre Haute. Past ministries have included teaching high school students, ministering in Diocesan offices, and serving as a chaplain in health care settings.