January 2017 archive of Reflections

January 2017 archive of Reflections

Called to Communicate

Posted by Diane Roden on 1/27/17

Our Gospel message this weekend centers on the Call of Christ, which comes to everyone in different ways.  One great example takes place this Saturday.

     On Saturday January 28, we welcome to our parish The Salesian Guild of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati for their 73rd annual Gathering. Named after ... Read More »

Who Cares for the Caregiver?

Posted by Diane Roden on 1/19/17

     If and when you read this I will be in Jamaica with a group of men from Northern Kentucky, most of whom will have been there before. No, we will not be on some beaches of luxury, walled-in hotels.

     Rather they will be constructing cottages at ... Read More »

Psalm 95 IN ACTION: “Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song.”

Posted by Diane Roden on 1/12/17

     A certain “let down” feeling comes upon us after the Christmas season ends. The excitement of preparation, the parties, even the hassle of shopping was all a distraction from everyday life. The bright lights, colors, decorations, sumptuous foods all contributed to the special nature of the season. ... Read More »

Epiphany: We have our gifts to bring

Posted by Diane Roden on 1/04/17

      In my homily for Christmas, I invited the listeners to employ a form of prayer called contemplation.  This Ignatian prayer exercise is to use your imagination to deepen your appreciation of a Gospel passage. So, using the nativity scene, in an effort to draw closer to ... Read More »

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