Category Archives: Sr. Rosemary’s Reflections

Reflection written by Sr. Rosemary Finnegan, O.P. Readings from: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/051022.cfm In 2007, the Washington Post conducted a social experiment at a Washington, D.C. metro station.  They wanted to know this: “In a commonplace environment at an inappropriate hour, do we perceive beauty?  Do we stop to appreciate it, or even recognize it?” The experiment went…

Tuesday Reflection by Sr. Rosemary Finnegan, O.P. Readings from: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/050322.cfm If we were there when Jesus chose his apostles, we might ask ourselves: “What is he thinking?”  On display, when these apostles opened their mouths, was their humanity.  Case in point is in today’s gospel when Philip says to Jesus: “Master, show us the Father,…

Tuesday Reflection from Sr. Rosemary Finnegan, O.P. Readings from: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/042622.cfm Since February, we have seen one man, to the surprise of many, rise in astonishing leadership in his country.  I’m speaking of course of Volodymyr Zelensky.  One of the things we have seen him do over and over again, in the midst of great trials,…

Readings from: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/041922.cfm In the past 6 weeks, we’ve been immersed in Lent and the poignant Holy Week liturgies, and it is now time to celebrate this beautiful and meaningful Easter season. Lent, and Easter, and the Pentecost days to come, are all connected. Our readings today make this clear and can all be summed…