Posted by SJE Admin on 3/27/22
Dear friends,
Today, we celebrate the 4th Sunday of Lent, also known as Laetare Sunday or Rejoice Sunday. It sets the tone of joyful anticipation of the Easter mystery. The rose-colored vestment worn by the clergy is suggestive of this joyful tone. We are invited to reflect on the ... Read More »
Posted by SJE Admin on 3/25/22
Dear friends,
On this Third Sunday of Lent, let us keep our gaze focused on Jesus as we continue our journey with him. If we can persevere, we will bear good fruit. That is the message of the barren fig tree: Bearing fruit is key to being a disciple ... Read More »
Posted by SJE Admin on 3/18/22
Dear friends,
What a blessing it was to have had such a wonderful Lenten Mission. I take this opportunity to thank Fr. Jeff Cooper, C.S.C., for his fabulous reflection on the theme “Out of Egypt: A Lenten Pilgrimage,” through which he helped us reflect on the most fundamental of questions: ... Read More »
Posted by SJE Admin on 3/08/22
Dear friends,
With the celebration of Ash Wednesday, we have entered the season of Lent, committed more vigorously with mind, body, and soul to fight the demons of our lives that tempt us to stray from relationship with God. As we reflect on the readings of the First Sunday ... Read More »
Posted by SJE Admin on 3/08/22
Dear friends,
On this 8th Sunday in Ordinary Time, the message for our reflection is another challenging one: “Why do you notice the splinter in your brother’s eye, but do not perceive the wooden beam in your own? . . . You hypocrite! Remove the wooden beam from your ... Read More »
