St. John of the Cross, Mystic Numbers 24: 2-7, 15-17; Psalm 25: 4-9; Matthew 21: 23-27 In Numbers, Balaam listens closely to hear God. He speaks with authority and reminds the people of Israel that the Savior will come. In the Gospel, we see that Jesus, the Living Word, also comes with the authority of …

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Third Sunday of Advent Isaiah 61: 1-2, 10-11; Resp.: Luke 1: 46-50, 53-54 I believe St. Paul’s key words, “Rejoice Always” in today’s second reading, are a much needed component in the present day’s dark moments. Listening to daily news we often hear messages of gloom and doom which crush our spirits. But we are …

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“Nothing will be impossible for God.” (Luke 1:37) Mary gave this same assurance to the Aztec Christian convert Juan Diego when she appeared to him at Tepeyac in 1531. The woman seemed to be an indigenous woman; she spoke the native language but called herself the Virgin of Guadalupe. He was to take the roses …

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In Matthew’s parable, he compares the people of his time with children who dance to neither happy nor sad music. Nothing seems to satisfy them. God sent us John the Baptist who was rather austere and Jesus who was just the opposite and we rejected them both. Nothing seems to satisfy us either. We hear …

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Today’s readings send constant reminders that God is with us and hears our prayers. On those days when I need extra strength for contemplation, I often go to the quote above for centering myself. All things come from God and Jesus Christ will lead the way. As Sisters and Associates, it is up to us …

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