Catholic Benedictine Sisters of St. Mary Monastery, Rock Island, Ill., blog with inquirers discerning their religious calling to monastic life.
Posted in Lent on Feb 24th, 2013
By Sister Catherine Cleary, OSB There is hope in all the readings for today’s Eucharist (Gen 15:512, 17-18; Phil 3:17-4:1; Gospel Lk 9:28-36). The basis of our hope extends beyond our vision, even beyond our life here. To live here we are obliged to see the hereafter! In the first reading, the “flaming torch” expresses [...]
Posted in Lent on Mar 5th, 2012
By Sister Catherine Cleary, OSB Our local mall has a MAKE OVER contest. Who would not like to be transformed, made over? The persons chosen receive a facial, hairdo and new wardrobe. They are transformed (so we are told).
Posted in Lent on Mar 21st, 2011
2nd Sunday of Lent – Matthew 7:1-9 – The Transfiguration of Jesus By Sr. Ruth Ksycki In a commentary on this gospel, Barbara Reid, a professor at Catholic Theological Union, writes: “On the mountaintop Jesus is able to see with God’s own vision the way forward in faithfulness.” In speaking of Dr. Martin Luther King [...]
Posted in Lent on Mar 19th, 2011
Second Sunday of Lent: Gospel of Matthew 17: 1-9 By Sr. Catherine Cleary, OSB Matthew’s gospels for the first two Sundays in Lent clearly show readers that Jesus was the fulfillment of the prophecies of Israel. Last week, Jesus’ fasting in the desert reminded us of Moses’ sojourn in the desert. Today’s gospel highlights Jesus [...]