Salvation is nearer to us now than when we became believers; the night is far gone, the day is near. Let us lay aside the works of darkness and put…
Read moreChrist Jesus is the image of the invisible God, the first-born of all creation; for in him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible…He is…
Read moreYou yourselves know how you ought to imitate us; we were not idle when we were with you, and we did not eat anyone’s bread without paying for it; but…
Read moreJesus said to Sadducees, “The children of this age marry and are given in marriage; but those who are accounted worthy to attain to that age and to the resurrection…
Read moreYou spare all things, for they are yours, O God, who loves the living. For your immortal spirit is in all things. (Wisdom 11:26, 12:1) God’s goodness is in all…
Read more“Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee, standing by himself, was praying thus, ‘God, I thank you…
Read moreJesus told his companions a parable about their need to pray always and not lose heart…. After telling the parable Jesus asked, “Will not God grant justice to his chosen…
Read moreOn the way to Jerusalem, Jesus was passing along between Samaria and Galilee. And as he entered a village, he was met by ten lepers, who stood at a distance…
Read moreThe followers of Jesus said to him, “Increase our faith!” And Jesus said, “If you had faith the size of a mustard seed, you could say to this sycamore, ‘Be…
Read moreJesus said to the Pharisees: “There was a rich man, who was clothed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. And at his gate lay a…
Read more“Whoever is faithful in a very little is faithful also in much; and whoever is dishonest in a very little is dishonest also in much. … You cannot serve God…
Read morePeople who were ordinarily shunned were all drawing near to hear Jesus. Some of the religious leaders murmured, saying, “This man receives sinners and eats with them.” So Jesus told…
Read moreCheck 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!