Sunday, December 23rd Scripture Mi 5: 1-4a Ps 80: 2-3, 15-16, 18-19 (4) Heb 10: 5-10 Lk 1: 39-45 Reflection Christmas is almost here, Christ coming to be one OF us, one WITH us. Mary travels WITH HASTE (Greek meta spoudes also translates “very thoughtfully.”) to the hill country. Do you sense the exultation of […]
Third Sunday of Advent
Sunday, December 16th Scripture Zeb 3:14 –18a Is 12:4,5-6 Phil 4:4-7 Lk 3:10-18 Reflection Shout for Joy! …The Lord is in your midst. (Zep3:14,18) Shout with exultation, for great in your midst is the Holy One! (Is 12:5-6) Rejoice in the Lord always! (Phil 4:4) “WE REMEMBER! WE CELEBRATE! WE BELIEVE! Lyrics by: Marty Haugen […]
Second Sunday of Advent
Sunday, December 9th Scripture Bar 5:1-9 Ps 126: 1-6 Phil 1: 4-6, 8-11 Lk 3: 1-6 Reflection See your children…rejoicing that they are remembered by God! Bar 5:5 Who among us has not experienced a loved parent, friend or relative who no longer remembers? “Who are you?” “I am who loves you and you have […]
Immaculate Conception
Mary and Eve by Sister Grace Remington, OCSO Copyright 2005, used with permission Saturday, December 8th Scripture Gn 3: 9-15, 20 Ps 98: 1 – 4 Eph 1: 3-6, 11-12 Lk 1: 26-38 Reflection I will put enmity between you and the woman and between your offspring and hers. He will strike at your […]
First Sunday of Advent
Sunday, December 2nd Scripture Jer 33: 14-16 Ps 25: 4-5, 8-9, 10, 14 (1b) 1 Thess 3:12-4:2 Lk 21: 25-28, 34-36 Reflection Make me to know your ways, O Lord; teach me your paths. PS. 25:4 What better request for us to make as we begin the season of Advent: O Lord, teach me your […]
Congregation Joins U.S. Federation of the Sisters of St. Joseph in Condemning Anti-Semitic Killing and Calling for the Healing of Divisions
The U.S. Federation of Sisters of St. Joseph, of which the Congregation of St. Joseph is a member, has issued the following public statement, condemning anti-semitic killing and calling for the healing of divisions: The U.S. Federation of the Sisters of St. Joseph joins with the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) and countless groups and […]
Brunch with the Nuns
As we approach the blessed season of Advent, we might begin to ask where God is leading us or what relationships might God be calling us to consider. The Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph invites you to “Brunch with the Nuns and Associates.” Those who would like may enjoy Mass together, followed by […]
Congregation Joins US Federation of Sisters of St. Joseph in Calling for the Welcome and Humane Treatment of Arriving Migrants
The U.S. Federation of Sisters of St. Joseph, of which the Congregation of St. Joseph is a member, has issued the following public statement, calling for the the welcome and humane treatment of arriving migrants: The U.S. Federation of the Sisters of St Joseph aligns with the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) in opposing the […]
Congregation of St. Joseph Grieves, Releases Statement Regarding Tree of Life Synagogue Tragedy
The Congregation of St. Joseph is moved by deep love and compassion as we experience the incomprehensible suffering of the families, witnesses, and first responders in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. We join in prayer with them and with all who are affected by the violence and the lost sense of safety in our world. Though we acknowledge […]
Congregation Joins US Federation of Sisters of St. Joseph in Resolution to Action During This Election Season
The U.S. Federation of Sisters of St. Joseph, of which the Congregation of St. Joseph is a member, has issued the following public statement, calling for action during this election season: As mid-term elections draw near, one thing Americans can agree on is that we are a deeply divided country. Frustration, bewilderment, and distrust abounds […]
