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Leap Day and the Resurrection: Reflection by Br. Thomas
Leap Day, February 29th, is an artifact that dates back to 46 BC, when Julius Caesar was informed that the solar year was 365.25 days long. To account for the residual quarter of a day, an extra day was added to the calendar every four years. At that time, February was the last month of…
Dante and the Season of Lent: Reflection by Dr. Bill Brownsberger
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s translation of Dante’s Divine Comedy begins, in part, with these words: Midway upon the journey of our life I found myself within a forest dark For the straightforward path had been lost… I cannot well repeat how there I entered So full was I of slumber at the moment In which I…
“What is your worth? What dignity do you have?” – Reflection by Kevin Lenius
What is your worth? What dignity do you have? Very often in our lives, we forget our great dignity and place God in a box constructed out of our sin. A box that does not welcome filth. Yet, in today’s Gospel, we find the father welcoming his son, filth and all, and a celebration commences.…
A Vineyard to Tend – Lenten Reflection by Martin Parizek
“He who ponders the law of the Lord day and night, will yield his fruit in due season.” Ps1:2-3 God has given all of us a vineyard to tend. This vineyard of course is our soul. It is comprised of our talents, weaknesses, likes, dislikes, successes and failures. He gives us the tools we need…
A Reflection on Lazarus – by Chad Thurman
Luke 16:19-31 In the Gospel of Luke we hear of Lazarus and the rich man. This parable can seem like a condemnation of material wealth. Yet, God’s word is not simply a Word of condemnation, but a Word of invitation. We are invited to receive joy through love. Material wealth, in and of itself, is…
Let Him In – Lenten Reflection by Bob Schroeder
“Lift up your heads, O gates! / and be lifted up, O ancient doors! / that the King of glory may come in.” (Psalm 24:7) Lent is a time of inward reflection. When it comes to our deepest desires, our most intimate thoughts, and especially our gravest sins, we tend to close ourselves up—to become…
The Humility of Moss – Lenten Reflection by Tomas Sandoval
2nd Week of Lent: Thursday, February 23 Is 1:10, 16-20 / Mt 23:1-12 Moss takes claim of my heart when it comes to picking a favorite feature of nature. Moss is not showy; it doesn’t boast nor does it scream, “Look at me, look at me!” Moss is busy about its duties on the humus littered…
“La cruz de quejarse” – Reflection by Cesar Garcia
La Cuaresma es un tiempo donde muchos ofrecen ciertas cosas a Dios con el fin de crecer en un área determinada. ¿Qué has ofrecido? ¿Cuántas veces nos quejamos de la escuela, el trabajo, la familia y/o de la vida en general? ¿Por qué nos quejamos? ¿Hay alguien o algo nos enfurece, nos enoja o nos…
Lent and the Transfiguration of Christ – Reflection by Fr. Pat York
One of the many examples of St. John Paul II’s legacy is the Luminous Mysteries of the Holy Rosary. The Fourth Luminous Mystery is the Transfiguration of our Lord. This mystery itself has been a source of great joy, peace and consolation when I focus on the gift of everlasting life, most especially recently with…