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Third Sunday of Advent Reflection: Become a servant to others By SISTER MARY McGLONE In Jesuit Father Bill Cain’s rendition of “The Diary of Jesus Christ,” we hear Jesus talk about listening to his mother sing her favorite song, the “Magnificat.” (We pray it today as our responsorial psalm.) Jesus challenges Mary, saying that the […]

First Sunday of Advent These four weeks of the Advent season remind us to be watchful and alert to be ready and eager for the joy and peace that the Messiah Jesus brings — and to prepare ourselves as faithful servants for the Master’s coming at the end of time. To the point: Jesus’ admonition […]

First Sunday of Advent  Reflection: Waiting for something better to come By SISTER MARY McGLONE I made my first Communion when I was 8. I had waited long for it, was dressed up in a dress, veil and shoes, all of them white. I was ready for the big moment. Then, Msgr. Higgins gave the […]

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Second Sunday of Advent Reflection: ‘Prepare ye the way!’ By SISTER MARY McGLONE When I lived in Peru, I knew a holy woman who always led the town in the traditional novena that prepared them for their big feast. She had a wonderful voice and she projected it so that a large crowd could hear […]

Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe At the end of the liturgical year, the church celebrates the Kingship of Jesus. At the end of time we will know Jesus as a healing shepherd, a judge who brings justice, and a brother who draws us close. Today’s solemn feast reminds us that […]