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God’s Love

 In ancient Hebrew, the root word of what we now translate as “heart” may actually mean “center.”  The heart was regarded as the center of the total human person . . .

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Christ is risen! He is risen indeed, alleluia!  Let all creation praise and exult in the wonders of this holy solemnity!  Death begets life, darkness begets light, evil begets goodness, despair is turned to hope, the impossible becomes possible, and sorrow is turned to joy.  Let us indeed be . . .

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The sayings of Jesus on the cross (also called the Seven Last Words from the Cross) are seven expressions gathered from the Gospels and attributed to Jesus during his crucifixion.  We can use these words to meditate on the Passion and Death of Jesus.  We can . . .

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Maybe it’s because I’m a Southerner. We believe in hospitality, in large portions and second helpings. Maybe it’s because I’m Catholic. We believe that we are called to be a Eucharistic people–“bread for the life of the world” by our relationships to one another in Christ. It may be any number of things, but I like to cook and bake. I especially enjoy people gathering . . .

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Sister Lisa Maurer – We Are Never Lost

by admin on March 6, 2013

I have been tromping through the woods a lot these last days, taking advantage of the precious snow cover and the sunny winter weather. Bundled-up and with +Sister Rita Ann’s walking stick in hand . . .

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The liturgy for Sunday presents us with the theme of a recurring problem in all our lives, that is, coming to terms with our true identity. In the first reading . . .

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Sister Lisa Maurer – Amazing Grace

by admin on February 13, 2013

Lent is the perfect time to reflect upon God’s amazing grace. Year after year we are given these 40 days that call us back to focus on the goodness of God. It is astonishing to remember that God never tires of pouring his grace upon us during this season marked by ashes. . . .

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Sister Lisa Maurer – Game Changer

by admin on January 10, 2013

Those of you that know me are most likely thinking that this blog is going to be about Adrian Peterson breaking a long run for the Minnesota Vikings or Ricky Rubio’s return to the Minnesota Timberwolves’ starting line-up.  Those would be really good guesses. . . .

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Are You Savory Salt?

by admin on October 3, 2012

. . . Dietrich Bonhoeffer in his Cost of Discipleship explained: “The disciples, then, must not only think of heaven; they have an earthly task as well. . . .

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Sister Lisa Maurer – In God’s Good Time

by admin on September 26, 2012

Have you ever noticed that St. Matthew was not called to be a follower of Jesus with the rest of the group?  Maybe it was because he was a tax collector and not a fisherman hanging out down by the water . . .

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Jesus, looking at him, loved him and said to him, “You are lacking in one thing. …”

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Another Word on Women’s Lib

by admin on May 11, 2012

In current attempts to extricate themselves from a male-dominated society, women have demonstrated their equality with men in the public arena of life.  Indeed, in some instances, they have evidenced their superiority.  However, if we learn anything . . .

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