2016 archive of Reflections

2016 archive of Reflections

NEW YEAR’S DAY … for Catholics!

Posted by Diane Roden on 12/29/16

     For many, January 1st is the final celebration in our “Happy Holidays.” The last holiday before returning to work or school. So, there is not much special outside the Rose Parade and college bowl games. Or is there?

     In the world of the Church we have ... Read More »

“To the greater glory of God”

Posted by Diane Roden on 12/21/16

     That’s what the angels were singing on Christmas morning, or lyrics to that effect:  “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to people of good will.” 

     Maybe that Nativity scene so inspired St. Ignatius Loyola to cause him to choose AMDG as the Jesuit ... Read More »

To bring about the obedience of Faith

Posted by Diane Roden on 12/14/16

     I was raised in a different world than the one of today. A popular saying in my youth was that ‘children should be seen and not heard’. Essentially we were to be very well-behaved (obedient) when in the presence of adults, and certainly not expected to add anything ... Read More »

“Rejoice! Again I shall say it rejoice!”

Posted by Diane Roden on 12/09/16

     This line is from the entrance Antiphon for Mass today, which gives the name to this Sunday, Gaudete or “Rejoice” Sunday. The third Sunday of Advent is further marked by the lighting of a rose colored candle to symbolize our halfway point through the season. It is ... Read More »

THE DARKEST TIME OF THE YEAR

Posted by Diane Roden on 12/01/16

     We are in the season of long nights and this can be a time for quiet reflection before the rush of holiday activities. It CAN BE a time to see! See what? you may rightfully ask.

     Although it’s dark outside, ask what is going on inside ... Read More »

Our Ignatian Spirituality in Advent

Posted by Diane Roden on 11/22/16

     Greetings and a Blessed beginning to the Advent Season.  We are truly blessed with four full weeks of Advent, as Christmas will be exactly four weeks from this Sunday.  Advent is the time of year when we once again inaugurate our liturgical walk with the Lord Jesus and once again ... Read More »

Close the Year of Mercy – With the Examen

Posted by Diane Roden on 11/17/16

     The Jubilee of Mercy officially opened on the feast of the Immaculate Conception, 8 December 2015 with the symbolic event of opening of the Door of Mercy at St. Peter’s cathedral.  Then, all dioceses worldwide opened their Doors of Mercy in their cathedrals.  We are to experience ... Read More »

What’s in a name? Plenty!

Posted by Diane Roden on 11/11/16

     The word “name” appears four times in our readings today: first in the Book of Malachi, and three times in the Gospel from Luke.  In all four, the name is that of the Lord God.  Name means identity.  Our task as Christians is to be sure that we ... Read More »

How Can I Keep From Singing?

Posted by Diane Roden on 11/03/16

     Beginning with the new liturgical year on November 27th (the first Sunday in Advent) you will see the latest edition of the Gather hymnal in the pews.  After the implementation of the new English translation of the Mass in 2011, the liturgical music (Masses and other responses) ... Read More »

To Be Worthy of His Calling

Posted by Diane Roden on 10/27/16

     Seven years ago I joined the staff at St. Xavier Church as a Pastoral Associate. My major responsibility was to be the primary contact in scheduling the 60 or so weddings that are held at our beautiful church each year. I had some basic information as to how ... Read More »

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