Reflections on the Gospel

Reflections on the Gospel

HEIRS OF THE KINGDOM

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

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Reflections on the Gospel

CHOSEN

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

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A doe with 3-week old twin fawns stands outside the monastery window.
Reflections on the Gospel

MYSTERY

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

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Reflections on the Gospel

BELONGING

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

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Reflections on the Gospel

HE SPOKE WITH AUTHORITY

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

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THE KINGDOM OF GOD IS AT HAND

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

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Reflections on the Gospel

Epiphany

January 7, 2024: A Reflection for the Epiphany of the Lord Matthew 2:1-12 We saw his star at its rising and have come to do him homage. Mt 2:2 They

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Fourth Sunday of Advent

December 23, 2023: The Eve of the 4th Sunday of Advent. As we light the fourth candle on our Advent wreath this evening “A Child is born to us. A

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Third Sunday of Advent

December 16, 2023: The Eve of the Third Sunday of Advent. As we light the third candle on our Advent wreath this evening “His kingdom will spread ever wider, and

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Second Sunday of Advent

December 9, 2023: The Eve of the Second Sunday of Advent. As we light the second candle on our Advent wreath this evening “Behold the Man! The Orient is his

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Monastic Experience Weekend

WHO: Women ages 20 to 40 who are interested in or discerning religious life

WHEN:  April 10 (Fri) 4 pm ~ April 12 (Sun) 6 pm, 2026

WHERE: Santa Rita Abbey, 14200 E Fish Canyon Rd Sonoita AZ 85637-6545   

COST: No fee    

REGISTER:  Monastic Experience Weekend, 2026

CONTACT:  [email protected] / 520-604-7972

FURTHER INFORMATION:  Monastic Experience Weekend

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