We, the Congregation of St. Joseph, remain committed to promoting peace and non-violence in our world in every way we can. Thus, we denounce the recent violence that has caused an escalation of tensions in the Middle East and we urge Congress to promote serious diplomacy to settle conflict. Our hearts go out to the […]
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The Epiphany
Sunday, January 5th Scripture Is 60: 1-6 Ps 72: 1-2. 7-8. 10-11. 12-13 Eph 3: 2-3a. 5-6 Mt 2: 1-12 Reflection Rise Up in splendor, Jerusalem, your light has come! The glory of the Lord shines upon you. The festivity of the Christmas Season continues today as we celebrate the feast of the Epiphany. Epiphany […]
New Year’s Day
Wednesday, January 1 Scripture Nm: 6:22-27 Ps 67: 2-3, 5,6,8 2a Gal 4: 4-7 LK 2: 16-21 Reflection “And they went in haste and found Jesus, Joseph, and Mary, lying in a manger.” These Scriptures call me to look within, and l ask myself “how often do l go in haste to Jesus.” I don’t […]
Christmas Day
Wednesday, December 25 Scripture Is 9 :1-6 Ps 96: 1-3, 11-13 Ti: 2:11-14 Lk 2:1-14 Reflection “The Kingdom of God is vast and forever peaceful.” I read a book my Senior Year at Duquesne University. I no longer remember the title of the book, but the theme of the book definitely applies to the scripture […]
Christmas Eve
Tuesday, December 24th Scripture 2 Sm 7: 1-5. 8b-12.14a. 16 Ps 89: 2-3. 4-5. 27 and 29 Lk 1: 67-79 Reflection For ever I will sing the goodness of our God. God’s favors I will sing forever; through all generations my mouth shall proclaim your faithfulness. Ps 89: 2-3 Praying Psalm 89, I feel what […]
Fourth Sunday of Advent
Sunday, December 22nd Scripture Is 7: 10-14 Ps 24: 1-2, 3-4 5-6 (7c. 10b) Rom 1: 1-7 Mt 1:18-24 Reflection Such was his intention when suddenly the angel of the Lord appeared in a dream and said to him: “Joseph…have no fear about taking Mary as your wife. Mt. 1:20 All of today’s scriptures are […]
Third Sunday of Advent
Sunday, December 15th Scripture Is 35: 1-6a. 10 Ps 146: 6-7. 8-9. 9-10 Jas 5: 7-10 Mt 11: 2-11 Reflection “Happy the one whose hope is fixed on Yahweh, their God.” Is 35: 1-6a. “Happy the person who does not lose faith in me.” Mt 11: 2-11 Today is Gaudete Sunday, the day that we […]
Second Sunday of Advent, Immaculate Conception
Sunday, December 8th Scripture Is 11: 1-10 Ps 72: 1-2. 7-8. 12-13. 17 Rom 15: 4-9 Mt 3: 1-12 Reflection A shoot shall come out from the stump of Jesse, and a branch shall grow out of his roots. (Isaiah 11:1) Welcome one another, therefore, just as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of […]
First Sunday of Advent
Sunday, December 1st Scripture Is 2: 1-5 Ps 122: 1-2, 3-4, 4-5, 6-7. 8-9 Rom 13: 11.13 Mt 24: 37-44 Reflection Later in Advent, our liturgical readings and our lives will be replete with the promise of the Incarnate God – Jesus – to be born of Mary in the city of David. But, on […]
Congregation of St. Joseph Denounces U.S. Withdrawal from Paris Climate Agreement
We the Congregation of St. Joseph, condemn and strongly oppose the Trump administration’s unconscionable decision to formally withdraw the U.S. from the Paris Climate Agreement. Nearly 200 countries signed on to the agreement in 2015 and made pledges to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The U.S. is now the only country to pull out of […]
