by SCNY Communications | Apr 4, 2020 | NEWS, Reflections, Spirituality
Readings: Matthew 21:1–11; Isaiah 50:4–7; Psalm 22; Philippians 2:6–11; Matthew 26:14–27:66 There’s something exhilarating about watching people moving in unison, singing as one, applauding and waving, caught up in the joy of the...
by SCNY Communications | Mar 28, 2020 | NEWS, Reflections, Spirituality
Readings: Ezekiel 37:12–14; Psalm 130:1–8; Romans 8:8–11; John 11:1–45 Martha, Mary, and Lazarus were good friends of Jesus. They probably expected him to come to Bethany immediately when he heard that Lazarus was sick. But Jesus did not come for several days. When he...
by SCNY Communications | Mar 24, 2020 | NEWS, Reflections, Spirituality
Time shall be no more. Eternity reigns. An eternity of endless days, endless ages — time, division of time no more. My God how awful (awe inspiring) this thought. All I know is there will be no more of such time as is now my own. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton (CW IIIa, 508)...
by SCNY Communications | Mar 21, 2020 | NEWS, Reflections, Spirituality
Readings: 1 Samuel 16:1-13A; Psalm 23; Ephesians 5:8-14; John 9:1-41 What do we see, and what do we refuse to see? Like the Pharisees in today’s Gospel, we often don’t see what contradicts our preconceived notions, our prejudices, and our limited experiences. Jesus...
by SCNY Communications | Mar 15, 2020 | NEWS, Reflections, Spirituality
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Acting well our part in present difficulties is the only way to insure the peace of futurity. As Sisters of Charity we should fear nothing. It would be ungrateful in me after all our God has done for me and mine to be discouraged now,...
by SCNY Communications | Mar 14, 2020 | NEWS, Reflections, Spirituality
Readings: Exodus 17: 3–7; Psalm 95; Romans 5: 1–2, 5-8; John 4: 5–42 In today’s gospel, Jesus promises to give us living water. For one Samaritan woman this gift changed her life. On that memorable day, dawn broke holding no expectations, promising only another...
