March 30th 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 The Fourth Suffering Servant Song Is 52:13, 53:12 As I began to ponder once again the depth of this prophetic passage both for Jerusalem/Israel and for Jesus the Messiah, the exquisite music of Handel’s Messiah […]
Join Us For Brunch with the Nuns!
Have you ever been curious about who we are? Do you want to learn more about our lives and what we do? The Sisters of St. Joseph in Kalamazoo, Michigan invite you to brunch with the nuns and associates! Join us for a meal and learn more about our lives and ministry! When: Sunday, February 25, […]
Congregation of St. Joseph Grieves, Releases Statement Regarding Parkland 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 Parkland, Florida. We join in prayer with them and with all who are affected by the violence and the lost sense of safety in our schools. Though we acknowledge […]
First Sunday of Lent
Sunday, February 18 Scripture Gn 9:8-15; Ps 25:4-9; 1Pt 3:18-22; Mk 1:12-15 Reflection The Spirit sent Jesus out toward the desert. Mk 1:12 Today is the first Sunday of Lent. The Scriptures, in Mark’s minimalist way, convey the essence the Lenten journey: ~The Spirit sent Jesus out toward the desert; ~Jesus stayed in the wasteland […]
Join us for an Online Lenten Prayer Group for Young Adults
Calling all Young Adults! Interested in trying a new Spiritual Practice for Lent? You’re invited to an online Lenten Prayer Group for young adults When: Every Tuesday in Lent (2/20, 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20,3/27) Where: Online Time: 7-7:30 p.m. Central/8 -8:30 p.m. Eastern With Whom: Young Adults from around the country and a few […]
Join us for Holy Hour in Cleveland
Are you looking for a new practice for your spiritual life this Lent? Consider joining the Sisters of the Congregation of St. Joseph for Holy Hour. Every Monday and Friday, our sisters gather for Holy Hour from 3:30 to 4:30pm. When: Starting Monday February 19th Where: Cleveland Center 3430 Rocky River Drive Cleveland, Ohio 44111 […]
Ash Wednesday
Wednesday, February 14th Scripture Jl 2:12-18; Ps 51:3-6, 12-14, 17; 2 Cor 5:20-6:2; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Reflection Even now, says the Lord, return to me with your whole heart… Joel 2:12 Create in me a clean heart, O God… wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. Ps 5:7, 10 When you pray go […]
Second Sunday of Lent
Sunday, February 25 Scripture Gn 22:1-2, 9-13, 15-18; Ps 116:10,15-19; Rom 8:31b-34; Mk 9: 2-10 Reflection God put Abraham to the test. He called to him, “Abraham!” “Ready!” he replied… Take your son Isaac, your only one, whom you love. And go to the land of Moriah. There you shall offer him up as a […]
Third Sunday of Lent
Sunday, March 4th Scripture Ex 20:1-17; Ps 19:8-11; I Cor 1:22-25; Jn 2:13-25 Reflection You shall have no other God before me… for I am a jealous God, punishing children for the iniquity of parents… but showing steadfast love to the thousandth generation of those who love me and keep my commandments. Ex 20:3-6 How […]
Fourth Sunday of Lent
Sunday, March 11th Scripture 2 Chr 36:14-16, 19-23; Ps 137:1-6; Eph 2:4-10; Jn 3:14-21 Reflection …The Son of Man must be lifted up as Moses lifted up the serpent in the desert, so that everyone who believes may have eternal life in him. Yes, God loved the world so much that he gave his only […]
