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Reflection for the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time / Eighth Sunday after Pentecost

Post author:Susan K. Roll
Post published:July 21, 2023
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Wisdom 12: 13, 16-19 (RM); Psalm 86; Romans 8: 26-27 (RM) or 12-25 (RCL); Matthew 13: 24-43 (RM) or 24-30, 36-43 (RCL). This year I called an amnesty on the…

Let Sleeping Dogs Lie

Post author:Bonnie Dickie
Post published:July 17, 2023
Post category:Animal Companions
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As I write this my dog Luca is stretched out on his blanket in the hallway near the stairs, seemingly fast asleep. He lies there so he can keep track…

Reflection for the Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time / Seventh Sunday after Pentecost

Post author:Susan K. Roll
Post published:July 14, 2023
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Isaiah 55: 10-11 (RM) or 10-13 (RCL); Psalm 65; Romans 8: 18-23 (RM) or 1-11 (RCL); Matthew 13: 1-23 (RM) or 1-9, 18-23 (RCL). The tiny packets of seed sat…

Seeing Through the Smoke

Post author:Claudia Stecker
Post published:July 10, 2023
Post category:Climate Change Our Times and Culture
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“Sorry about the smoke, eh?!” the Canadian MC quipped as the celebration of Canada Day got underway in New York’s Central Park. “We have some huge fans set up along…

Reflection for the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time / Sixth Sunday after Pentecost

Post author:Susan K. Roll
Post published:July 7, 2023
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Zechariah 9: 9-10 (RM) or 9-12 (RCL); Psalm 145 (RM) or (RCL); Romans 8: 9, 11-13 (RM) or Romans 7: 15-25a (RCL); Matthew 11: 25-30 (RM) or 16-19, 25-30 (RCL).…

Read more about the article Attempt at a Foundation at Lac Croche (Crooked Lake) Saskatchewan, under the title of Holy Heart of Mary, December 1898 to May 1900

Attempt at a Foundation at Lac Croche (Crooked Lake) Saskatchewan, under the title of Holy Heart of Mary, December 1898 to May 1900

Post author:Veronica Dunne
Post published:July 5, 2023
Post category:History RNDMs in Canada
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About the same time as Father Gaire was asking for sisters for Grande Clairière, the Oblates of Mary Immaculate were seeking them, through Msgr. Langevin, for their extensive mission field…

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
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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…