St. Mary of Mount Carmel / Blessed Sacrament Parish
648 JAY ST., UTICA, NY 13501 – 315-735-1482
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Pope Francis asked the entire world to celebrate the power of God’s Word on this Third Sunday of Ordinary Time. The old prophesy ended with the death of John the Baptist. Jesus brought a new reality to the world. He brought us from darkness into light, and called us to […]
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Reflection: Jesus invites all to spread the message By SISTER MARY McGLONE Timing is everything. Choosing the moment to do something says much about the decision and what we hope will flow from it. Matthew tells us that Jesus began his public ministry after hearing that the Baptist had been […]
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
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Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Reflection: Beatitudes puzzling and mysterious By SISTER MARY McGLONE In many Middle Eastern cultures, guests are offered far more food than they can consume. Families regard visitors as honored guests, according to them the privileges of members of the family. Just remember Abraham, who invited his visitors to a meal […]
Feast of the Holy Family On this Feast of the Holy Family, we reflect on the tensions of human struggle — in our own families and in the family of humanity. May we be faithful to each other, acknowledging the sacredness of every person. To the point: Joseph, in this Gospel, clearly acts as the […]
Feast of the Holy Family Reflection: Be in awe of the Lord By SISTER MARY McGLONE The psalm we pray for the feast of the Holy Family begins: “Blest are those who fear the Lord.” That’s an unfortunate translation. At first glance, fear of the Lord sounds like an attitude of ongoing anxiety, a constant concern […]
Feast of the Holy Family
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The Epiphany of the Lord Reflection: Epiphany gives us hope By SISTER MARY McGLONE “Rise in splendor, your light has come!” “When King Herod heard this, he was greatly troubled.” Isaiah and Matthew spoke about the same reality and opposing reactions from people who heard of it. Ignatius of Loyola would explain that when good […]