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Reflection for January 7, 2013: 3rd week in Christmas.
(University Ministry, Creighton University., 2013-01-07)
"When Jesus heard that John had been arrested, he withdrew to Galilee ... and went to live in Capernaum by the sea." Matthew 4:12||I often watched my friend, Jesus, when he first returned to us in Capernaum after John ...
Reflection for Wednesday, July 10, 2013: 14th week in Ordinary Time.
(University Ministry, Creighton University., 2013-07-10)
In today's gospel, we see Jesus sending out his closest twelve disciples to spread his message: the Kingdom of God is at hand. He sends them to do the critical work of evangelizing and healing. Drive out unclean spirits ...
Reflection for Thursday, May 5, 2011: 2nd week in Easter.
(University Ministry, Creighton University., 2011-05-05)
For the one whom God sent speaks the words of God. He does not ration his gift of the Spirit. John 3||I would like to picture myself as one who exudes a loving peace and calm, leading a constant interior prayer life and ...
Reflection for Saturday, May 7, 2011: 2nd week in Easter.
(University Ministry, Creighton University., 2011-05-07)
"When it was evening, the disciples . . . embarked in a boat. It had already grown dark . . . . The sea was stirred up because a strong wind was blowing.... They saw Jesus and they began to be afraid." - John 6||How many ...
Reflection for Monday, June 6, 2011: 7th week in Easter.
(University Ministry, Creighton University., 2011-06-06)
Dear Jesus,||Do we have to suffer in this world? Can't it be easier? I know you tell us in today's readings "You will suffer in this world," but it makes us uneasy. Our lives are hard, with families that don't quite work ...
Reflection for Wednesday, October 17, 2012: 28th week in Ordinary Time.
(University Ministry, Creighton University., 2012-10-17)
Today's readings are easy to skim, but hard to read carefully. When we scan the first reading, we can see a list of things Paul tells the Galatians to avoid.||"Immorality, impurity, licentiousness." We might be relieved ...
Reflection for Sunday, December 29, 2013: The Feast of Holy Family of Jesus Mary and Joseph.
(University Ministry, Creighton University., 2013-12-29)
When I was a young wife and mother, I could never find the time to pray. Each day was so full and with each passing year our schedule as a family grew more demanding. How could I get the laundry done? How could I find time ...
A Parish Retreat on the Spiriturality of Pope Francis
(Creighton University, 2013-11-18)
In preparing the three nights of the retreat, it became clear to us how much of Pope Francis' message is shaped by the Gospel and the movements of the Spiritual Exercise of St. Ignatius. His message has been as challenging ...
Advent Parish Mission
(Creighton University, 2011-11-20)
This Parish Mission was given at St. Francis Xavier Parish, a Jesuit parish in Phoenix, Arizona, November 20-23, 2011. Andy Alexander, S.J. and Maureen Waldron gave the Mission. Andy gave the homily at each of the Sunday ...
Reflection for Tuesday May 31, 2011: Visitation of the Virgin Mary to Elizabeth.
(University Ministry, Creighton University., 2011-05-31)
When my daughter, Katy, was born, my best friend was in the hospital. She wasn't sick but was confined to bed for the last several months of her pregnancy. Her husband and toddler were at home and it was a difficult and ...