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Reflecting on My Academic Journey in Canada

Post author:Petite Lao
Post published:July 3, 2023
Post category:Reflections RNDMs in Canada
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As I embark on the final stages of my academic studies in Canada, a wave of conflicting emotions engulfs me. One part of me is filled with relief and contentment…

Reflection for the Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time / Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

Post author:Susan K. Roll
Post published:June 30, 2023
Post category:Scripture Reading
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2 Kings 4: 8-11, 14-16a (RM) or Jeremiah 28: 5-9 (RCL); Psalm 89 (RM) Romans 6: 3-4, 8-11 (RM) or 12-23 (RCL); Matthew 10: 37-42 (RM) or 40-42 (RCL). Pastoral…

Rethinking the Solemnity of Christ the King Part II

Post author:Susan Smith
Post published:June 28, 2023
Post category:Cosmology Eco-Spirituality
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This reflection is a continuation from Susan’s June 26 article of the same title. Here the expression, “Cosmic Christ” can be helpful as it points to Christ’s care of, and…

Rethinking the Solemnity of Christ the King Part I

Post author:Susan Smith
Post published:June 26, 2023
Post category:Climate Change Vatican
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The coronation of Charles III last month, which drew the attention of much of the world, provides a timely moment to rethink Catholic devotion to Christ the King. Luke 2:7…

Reflection for the Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time / Fourth Sunday after Pentecost

Post author:Susan K. Roll
Post published:June 23, 2023
Post category:Scripture Reading
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Jeremiah 20:10-13 (RM) or 7-13 (RCL); Psalm 69; Romans 5: 12-15 (RM) or 6: 1b-11 (RCL); Matthew 10: 26-33 (RM) or 24-39 (RCL). Fear. It can take on a life…

Working with Personal Limitations as a Gardener

Post author:Wendy MacLean
Post published:June 19, 2023
Post category:Food and Gardening
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“A 6-pack of those tomatoes is the same price as two of them – that’s a much better deal” my inner voice pleaded. “But I’ve started most of our tomatoes…

Reflection for the Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time / Third Sunday after Pentecost

Post author:Susan K. Roll
Post published:June 16, 2023
Post category:Scripture Reading
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Exodus 19: 1-6a (RM in Canada) or 2-6a (RM in the U.S.) or 2-8a (RCL); Psalm 100; Romans 5: 6-11 (RM) or 1-8 (RCL); Matthew 9: 36—10:8 (RM) or 9:…

The Taste of Things VII: Zeal

Post author:Sandra Stewart
Post published:June 12, 2023
Post category:Celebrations Religious Life RNDMs in Canada
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My favorite liturgical feast is Pentecost! It announces itself with aliveness, zeal, and spirit—a wildly untamed Spirit that is—and one cannot commit their life to this Spirit and expect to…

Corpus Christi / Body and Blood of Christ or Second Sunday after Pentecost

Post author:Susan K. Roll
Post published:June 9, 2023
Post category:Scripture Reading
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Deuteronomy 8: 2-3, 14-16 (RM) or Hosea 5: 15 – 6:6 (RCL); Psalm 147 (RM) or 50 (RCL); 1 Corinthians 10: 16-17 (RM) or Romans 4: 13-25 (RCL); John 6:…

First Winter in Grande Clairière

Post author:Veronica Dunne
Post published:June 7, 2023
Post category:History RNDMs in Canada
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In last month’s “history highlight”, (Wednesday May 3) writer Sr. M. de la St Trinité Goutelle, described the joy of the Sisters in Grande Clairière, when in early December 1898,…