Category: Sr. Rosemary’s Reflections

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…

We probably heard THE most challenging words of Jesus to us today as we live out his commandments: "You have heard that it was said, You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy. But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.”      Mt. 5:43-48 Loving one’s enemies more…

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…