Category Archives: Sr. Rosemary’s Reflections

Written by Sr. Rosemary Finnegan, O.P. Readings from https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/112420.cfm When I thought about today’s readings, I was struck by the whole concept of time.  Revelations is talking about the final judgment and end times.  Jesus in the Gospel is telling his apostles about a future time when their beloved Temple will be destroyed and also…

Written by Sr. Rosemary Finnegan, O.P. Readings from: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/111720.cfm When I try to imagine Zaccheus in my mind, somehow, I picture the actor Danny Devito!  I can just see Danny being a bit obnoxious and pushing his way through a crowd of tall people, jumping up occasionally, trying to see over them.  Then, finally, as…

Written by Sr. Rosemary Finnegan, O.P.. Readings from: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/111020.cfm I must admit when I first read today’s gospel, I found this story difficult to understand.  It seems as if the master is being a bit harsh and demanding to his servant, and surely ungrateful, for what his servant is doing for him.  The servant comes…

Written by Sr. Rosemary Finnegan, O.P. https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/110320.cfm We hear a beautiful message from St. Paul today. He dearly loves the people of Philippi because they were the first Christian community in Europe that Paul established. This letter is Paul at his pastoral best – at one moment he’s praising the community, then teaching, then encouraging,…