Category Archives: Sr. Rosemary’s Reflections

Written by Sr. Rosemary Finnegan, O.P. Readings from: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/122920.cfm I have always loved celebrating Mass in this Church and one of the features I particularly love about this sacred space are our unique and beautiful stained glass windows.  There are 24 identical, very tall windows made of Italian glass that surround the circumference of this…

During this last week of Advent, we are walking with Mary.  Sunday, we heard the Annunciation story, yesterday we heard of Mary’s visit to Elizabeth, and today we hear Mary’s response to Elizabeth in her song of praise, the Magnificat.  As Mary is remembering all that God has done for her, so can we remember…

Written by Sr. Rosemary Finnegan, O.P. Readings from: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/121520.cfm I recently read a story written by a priest who was sharing the experience he had while waiting in a grocery checkout line.  Behind him was a little girl about 6 years old who was pulling the gum and candy off the shelves and complaining loudly. …

Written by Sr. Rosemary Finnegan, O.P. - Feast of the Immaculate Conception Readings from: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/120820.cfm This beautiful Marian feast is often misunderstood.  Yes, it is celebrated in Advent when we prepare to celebrate Christ’s birth, and yes, our gospel was about the Angel Gabriel announcing to Mary that she was chosen to be the mother…