Category: Sr. Rosemary’s Reflections

EWTN, the Eternal Word Television Network, posed a question to its viewers, which was: Why is St. Mary Magdalen such an influential and beloved figure in your life and in the Church? Four of the many responses were: She is so important because she was the first find out about Jesus Christ's resurrection from the…

As we listen to our readings, and learn more about the saint we celebrate today, St. Bonaventure, one thing is clear: the towns where Jesus taught and healed were indifferent to him, Bonaventure was not. Jesus says, “Woe to you, Chorazin and Bethsaida”.  Yes, Jesus is upset, but not because his self-esteem has been hurt,…

You might remember the turbulent storm we had here late last Friday afternoon.  Unlike our usual afternoon rain, this one had thunder that boomed and lightning that lit up our block. Branches were also knocked off trees.  I even lost power for awhile.  Eventually, it left as fast as it came. I thought of that…

Throughout history God has chosen certain women and men for very special tasks. John the Baptist was certainly one of them. Today we remember his birth.  The Church usually celebrates a saint on the day of their death, or "birth into heaven".  It’s very notable, then, that the birthdays of John the Baptist, the Blessed…