Category Archives: Sr. Rosemary’s Reflections

Mary Magdalene’s Grief

Written by Sr. Rosemary Finnegan, O.P. Readings from: http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/041420.cfm Because of this Covid-19 crisis, we all have experienced a form of collective grief when we watch the news each day.  We have seen families grieving the loss of their loved ones, and we know in our hearts that each time we hear the incredible number…
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Suffering Servant

Written by Sr. Rosemary Finnegan, O.P. Readings from: http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/040720.cfm  We’ve seen so many poignant images on the news in the past few weeks, images of people suffering, of hospital medical staff in need, and of grieving families.  In the midst of this, 10 days ago, our Pope gave a powerful address and extraordinary blessing to the world. It is the image of this humble man standing alone in an enormous but empty St. Peter’s Square that I shall remember as well.  Most meaningful…
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Responding to Struggles

Written by Sr. Rosemary Finnegan, O.P. http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/033120.cfm We heard a lot about people struggling in our scriptures today.  In the first reading, the Jewish people were struggling as they crossed the long, dry desert on their way to the Promised Land.  They were struggling and grumbling and wanting to return to Egypt where at least…
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The Miracle of Waiting

Written by Sr. Rosemary Finnegan, O.P. Readings from: http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/032420.cfm We heard a great gospel story today.  Don’t you wonder what this poor sick man who had been sitting at this healing pool for 38 years first thought when this stranger named Jesus approached him and asked, “Do you want to be made well?” Perhaps he…
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