Category Archives: Sr. Rosemary’s Reflections

Tuesday Gospel Reflection written by Sr. Rosemary Finnegan, O.P. Readings from: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/080222.cfm A few years ago, when I was visiting my family in Chicago, an event was happening downtown for 3 days that was all over the news.  The 2nd sequel to the action packed, adventure movie “The Transformers” was being filmed on famous and…

Tuesday Reflection by Sr. Rosemary Finnegan, O.P. Readings from: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/072622.cfm It’s only appropriate to ask today: “How many of you are grandparents?”  Your grandchildren, I know, are precious to you.  Last year Pope Francis declared the 4th Sunday of July “World Day for Grandparents”.  In doing so he said: “Grandparents are the link between the…

Written by Sr. Rosemary Finnegan, O.P. Readings from: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/071222.cfm When my grandniece, Claire, was 6 years old, she was having a meltdown over something or other.  I was a witness!  As she was ranting and raving to her mother, Melody, who is my niece, Melody calmly looked at her and said: “Claire, it’s time for…

Written by Sr. Rosemary Finnegan O.P. Readings from: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/070522.cfm All this week our first readings are from the prophet Hosea. Anyone who knew about Hosea's life could only feel sorry for him, however. The reality was, his wife Gomer was a harlot, but he thought she was beautiful and he loved her. She eventually marries…