Category Archives: Sr. Rosemary’s Reflections

One pinch of salt and one light can make all the difference.  That was Jesus’ message to us today, and that was the purpose of a wonderful and poignant program our 8th grade students participated in again this year called “Names, Not Numbers”.  It is a unique national program sponsored by the Holocaust Center whereby…

This time of year is filled with graduation farewell speeches that are sincerely delivered to the graduates by leaders who share truths that they’ve come to know and value. Their speeches are earnest and honest, with words that are encouraging and inspiring. In today’s readings, we also hear farewell speeches. Jesus and St. Paul are…

Any teacher will tell you that repetition is a significant way to reinforce the learning of an important concept.  The more you have a child repeat 2 + 2=4, the sooner you hope they get it. That technique of repeating was what Jesus was doing with the apostles when he wanted them to know about…

As he stood on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica while we waited to hear what his first words to us would be, our new Pope Leo chose to deliver the message that our Lord uttered so often to his followers: “Peace I leave with you.” It is the same message we hear in our…