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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
Post category:Scripture Reading
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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…

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

Post author:Susan K. Roll
Post published:July 7, 2023
Post category:Scripture Reading
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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).…

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…

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…

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:…

Reflection for Trinity Sunday

Post author:Susan K. Roll
Post published:June 2, 2023
Post category:Scripture Reading
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Exodus 34: 4b-6, 8-9 (RM) or Genesis 1:1-2:4a (RCL); Canticle from Daniel 3 (RM) or Psalm 104 (RCL); 2 Corinthians 13: 11-13 (RM) or 1 Corinthians 12: 3b-13(RCL); John 3:…

Whispers in the Night: A Journey of Wonder and Surrender

Post author:Weeyaa Villanueva
Post published:May 29, 2023
Post category:Poetry Reflections
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In the silence of the night, I lay awake, Mind restless, unable to sleep, Pondering what tomorrow brings, As the dawn begins to sing. Yet, a presence nears, Peace gently…

What Legacy Am I Leaving Behind?

Post author:Petite Lao
Post published:May 1, 2023
Post category:Death & Dying Family Reflections
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This reflection was prompted by the recent death of my sister, who continues to be uppermost in my mind and heart. As I continue to grieve, I also meditate on…