Category Archives: Sr. Rosemary’s Reflections

Two different men; two different lives; two different faith journeys; both, however, had one desire…that’s what our readings are about today. First, we meet Eleazar, a good and holy man whose name means “God will help”.  He is an elderly man who has aged with grace and dignity. Now he’s being forced by the oppressive…

Today, our Church and our country focus on what it means to serve.  On this day, November 11th at the 11th hour in 1918, a truce was signed between the Allied nations and Germany which ended World War I. Now called Veteran’s Day, today is a time to remember and honor the brave women and…

Congratulations, John, on being received into the Catholic Church, and celebrating the sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist.  Thank you for letting all of us here today welcome you and rejoice with you. If I didn’t know better, I’d think the readings today were chosen especially for you on this wonderful occasion.  In our first reading,…

Today we celebrate the feast of two almost anonymous apostles, Simon and Jude.  Very little is known of their personal lives, yet history has remembered them for the work they did and the suffering they endured to promote Christ and his message. St. Simon, who is not to be confused with Simon Peter, is described…