A Dominican Sister Theologian reflects that today’s readings tell us that whatever befalls us, whatever suffering we endure for the sake of justice, whatever the losses —we hear the message that we are God’s beloved daughters and sons, that through what we do and endure, we are being transfigured....

A Dominican Sister reflects on the Readings. She reminds us that we are wounded and yet called to be compassionate as our God is compassionate, including to enemies. She asks, can we grasp this deep truth articulated by Valarie Kaur that there are no enemies –just hidden woundedness? ...

Encountering the Mystery of a new kind of vulnerable king, wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger, these WISE men were transformed and “went back to their country a different way,” says Matthew. What does that mean for each of us as we move into 2022?...

A Dominican Sister reflects: Praying with today’s readings while thinking about the pandemic, our Dominican Family in the Ukraine and the people they serve, I realized that the readings give us a very practical survival guide. And not just survival—we have a recipe for joy. ...

Thomas Merton said: Ultimately, the only way I can be myself is to become identified with God in whom is hidden the reason and fulfillment of my existence. Pope Francis says now is the time to rediscover our vocation as children of God, brothers and sisters and stewards of creation....

Three years ago, Sr. Karen Rossman reflected on the Transfiguration in light of the Parkland School shootings. She highlighted the way the students were transfigured, creating a wise, demanding musical message, calling us all to “Shine.” Today this reflection is a needed reminder of the challenges we still face....

Today we celebrate the life and death of Agatha, a woman who was faithful to Jesus. Those of us of a certain age remember when there was only one Eucharistic prayer. Every time we went to Mass we heard the names  of faithful women of the early church: Felicity, Perpetua,...

We celebrate the feast of the Baptism of Jesus. Most of us can recall moments in our lives when we were touched by God. Today as we are confronted by many challenges, it is important to stay grounded in the experience of God’s relationship with each of us. ...

Our Lady of Guadalupe is a powerful symbol of Mexican identity and faith. She is associated with everything from motherhood to feminism to social justice. She is the ultimate Mexican mother and she is the Patroness of the Americas? This feast is a multicultural message to our world....

Most Christian Churches, at least those in the West, celebrate Trinity Sunday. God is total mystery. not in the sense of unintelligibility but in that we are invited into fuller participation and at the same time not being allowed to hold on or even grasp the reality which is God....