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Reflection for Friday, August 8, 2003: 18th week in Ordinary Time.
(University Ministry, Creighton University., 2003-08-08)
Jesus said to his disciples, "Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me." Matthew 16: 24|| I love today's gospel - and I want to run when I hear it. It's brief, only six sentences ...
Reflection for Monday, February 23, 2004: 7th week in Ordinary Time.
(University Ministry, Creighton University., 2004-02-23)
"As Jesus came down from the mountain with Peter, James, John..." ||It is this first line that makes the story "shocking." Peter, James and John had just come from the vision of Jesus transfigured before them. Moses and ...
Reflection for Wednesday, February 27, 2002: 2nd week in Lent.
(University Ministry, Creighton University., 2002-02-27)
"Greatness" in our world is defined in many ways these days, from political power, to endless wealth, from instant celebrity recognition to an Olympic gold medal. For many of us, we grapple with middle age, realizing that ...
Reflection for Monday, February 27, 2012: 1st week in Lent.
(University Ministry, Creighton University., 2012-02-27)
"For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink..."|Matthew 25 is a wonderful place to start our Lent journey because of its loving vision of care for others. Jesus' words have such power to ...
Reflection for February 27, 1998: Friday after Ash Wednesday.
(University Ministry, Creighton University., 1998-02-27)
Mardi Gras, the traditional New Orleans pre-Lenten celebration, ended on Tuesday. In the days and weeks before Ash Wednesday, people who take part in the festivities wear intricate masks to parties and in parades.||During ...
Reflection for Tuesday, March 1, 2005: 3rd week in Lent.
(University Ministry, Creighton University., 2005-03-01)
Here's a good exercise for our hearts today: Forgive someone.|Praying for the great grace to forgive someone can ease the strain on our hearts and when we finally feel that relief of letting go of our anger and hurt, a ...
Reflection for Saturday, August 26, 2000: 20th week in Ordinary Time.
(University Ministry, Creighton University., 2000-08-26)
A friend of mine talks about his grandmother, an immigrant from Ireland. She never gave compliments saying that her loved ones didn't need to be "getting a big head." Her attitude might sound harsh, but it wasn't from a ...
Reflection for Wednesday, August 27, 2003: 21st week in Ordinary Time.
(University Ministry, Creighton University., 2003-08-27)
Those of us who are parents know how difficult it can be to see our kids grow up. This week I have been keenly aware of my daughter's challenging behavior on her road to independence. I find myself caught guiltily between ...
Reflection for Monday, August 30, 1999: 22nd week in Ordinary Time.
(University Ministry, Creighton University., 1999-08-30)
Being a parent is a wonderfully difficult job. There are so many extraordinary moments of pride, rewards, hugs, handpainted gifts and unimaginable love. First steps are followed at lightning speed by first days of school, ...
Reflection for Wednesday, September 1, 2004: 22nd week in Ordinary Time.
(University Ministry, Creighton University., 2004-09-01)
Simon's mother-in-law was afflicted with a severe fever, and they interceded with him about her. ||He stood over her, rebuked the fever, and it left her. She got up immediately and waited on them. |At sunset, all who had ...