Today, we lift up the Earth in prayer. […]
Reflection on Earth as Our Home – Season of Creation
Today, we consider this reflection of the Earth from the perspective of an astronaut. If we look at things differently, how can that change our perspective of the world? […]
Scripture Celebrates Creation – Season of Creation
Today, we offer the following scripture for your reflection. How lovely is your dwelling place, O God! […]
What is Oikos? – Season of Creation
The theme of the Season of Creation this year is “A Home for All? Renewing the Oikos of God.” But what does the word Oikos mean? Learn more about the word Oikos in the excerpt from the Season of Creation Guide below, or watch the video link here to learn more about this important word. […]
Season of Creation Prayer – Season of Creation
Today, we celebrate the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation. Join us as we begin the Season of Creation in prayer. […]
The Congregation of St. Joseph Responds to the Conviction of Derek Chauvin
The trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin for the killing of George Floyd has concluded with a guilty verdict on all counts of murder and manslaughter. In the wake of the jury’s decision, the Congregation of St. Joseph joins the U.S. Federation of the Sisters of St. Joseph, of which we are a part, […]
The Changing Image of Joseph
Sister Marianne Race’s article Joseph: From Man with the Lily to Patron of the Universal Church was recently published in The Bible Today by Liturgical Press. Click here to read the article today, and learn how the portrayal of Joseph has changed over the years. ©2021 Order of Saint Benedict, Collegeville, Minnesota. Used with permission. […]
Easter Sunday
Sunday, April 4th Scripture Acts 10:34a, 37-43 Ps 118: 1-2, 16-17, 22-23 Col. 3:1-4 or Cor. 5:6-8 Jn.20:1-9 or Mk. 16:1-7 or Lk.24:13-36 Reflection “they saw that the stone had been rolled away. It was very large…He has been raised…He is going before you into Galilee…“(Mk 16) “If you are raised with Christ, seek the […]
Holy Saturday
Saturday, April 3rd Scripture Gn 1: 1 — 2: 2 or 1: 1. 26-31a/ Ps 104: 1-2. 5-6. 10. 12. 13-14. 24. 35 or Ps 33: 4-5. 6-7. 12-13. 20-22/ Gn 22: 1-18 or 22: 1-2. 9a. 10-13. 15-18/ Ps 16: 5. 8. 9-10. 11/ Ex 14: 15 — 15: 1/ Ex 15: 1-2. 3-4. […]
Good Friday
Friday, April 2nd Scripture Is 52: 13-53: 12 Ps 31: 2.6, 12-13, 15-17, 25 Heb 4: 14-16; 5: 7-9 Jn 18: 1-19: 42 Reflection I put my life in your hands. (Lk 23, 46) and Psalm Refrain Dear Jesus, These past months have been fraught with grief, anger, fear, and hopelessness. At times it feels […]
