


Check here weekly for a short and simple reflection on each Sunday’s Gospel reading written by a Sister of Providence or Providence Associate. You’ll find practical ideas for living the Gospel message in your day-to-day life. God bless you as you strive to live out the Gospel in the week ahead!

Consider how you might flavor and illuminate the life of another

'Jesus knew himself, trusted himself, accepted himself as the Son of God and so dared to live the mission given to him.'
'We know his decision.'

I like to think that today's Gospel builds on the Godspell hint that John's recognition of Jesus wasn't instantaneous

We are more alike than different

Mary deserves a feast day of the highest rank celebrating a mystery of faith

What one word sums up your feelings about Advent?

"How does God speak to you? Are you listening?"

What are your expectations for the holiday season?

What is one area of your life that you'd like to change?

During Advent, we are invited to consider many comings

Celebrating the feast helps me to realize that Jesus' kingship was just the opposite of what we humans tend to think about rulers.