Farewell to our beloved Bishop Bishop Edward Weisenburger has been bishop of our Tucson Diocese since 2017. Recently Pope Francis named him the sixth archbishop of Detroit. Bishop Weisenburger has been such a good bishop for our diocese and a good friend to our community here at Santa Rita Abbey. We, along with many others throughout our diocese, will miss
November 17, 2024: A Reflection on the Gospel for the 33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time Mk 13:24-32 Learn a lesson from the fig tree. When its branch becomes tender and sprouts leaves, you know that summer is near. In the same way, when you see these things happening, know that he is near, at the gates. Mk 13:26 “Learn a
September 8, 2024: A Reflection on the Gospel for the 23rd Sunday in OT, Yr B Mark 7:31-37 Did not God choose those who are poor in the world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom that he promised to those who love him? (James 2:5) The Kingdom of God. When we hear those words, what thoughts
July 14, 2024: A Reflection on the Gospel for the 15th Sunday in OT, Yr B Mark 6:7-13 In him we were also chosen, destined in accord with the purpose of the One who accomplishes all things according to the intention of his will, so that we might exist for the praise of his glory, we who first hoped in
A reflection for the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Yr B Mark 6:1-6 Jesus said to them, ‘A prophet is not without honor except in his native place and among his own kin and in his own house.’ So he was not able to perform any mighty deed there, apart from curing a few sick people by laying his hands
April 21, 2024: A Reflection on the Gospel for the 4th Sunday of Easter John 10:11-18 Jesus said: “I am the good shepherd. A good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. A hired man, who is not a shepherd and whose sheep are not his own, sees a wolf coming and leaves the sheep and runs away, and
A Reflection on the Gospel for the 4th Sunday in OT, Yr B Mark 1:21-28 The people were astonished at his teaching, for he taught them as one having authority and not at the scribes. (Mark 1:22) Jesus’ authority. Let’s look at it for a moment. How would you describe authority? Is it something you put on like a sweater,
A Reflection on the Gospel for the 3rd Sunday in OT, Yr B Mark 1:14-20 This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent and believe in the Gospel. (Mark 1:14) It seems so simple. “The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent and believe in the Gospel.” But as we all know, sometimes the
Step away from the noise and into the rhythm of monastic life. If you’re a Catholic woman discerning your path, our Monastic Experience Weekend offers a rare opportunity to explore contemplative life at Santa Rita Abbey.
Friday, October 4 – Monday, October 7
