Posted in Weekly Reflection on May 31st, 2009
“When the time for Pentecost was fulfilled, they were all in one place together. And suddenly there came from the sky a noise like a strong driving wind”
(Acts 2:1-2a).
I have often said, “If when I die, I have to attend another meeting….” I cannot make plans without first checking my calendar to make sure [...]
Posted in Community Service on May 25th, 2009
When Sister Isabel Rudge began to work at St. Columba Cathedral Parish in 1997, she continued a tradition that has been true of the Ursuline Sisters of Youngstown since 1874. The Ursulines first came to Youngstown at the request of Fr. Patrick Brown who was pastor of St. Columba. He wanted nuns to teach in [...]
Posted in Weekly Reflection on May 23rd, 2009
We too readily read that simplistically, romantically. But this command from Jesus contains the most important challenge of a Christian’s life – to love those who hate us; to love those whom we don’t like. What about the people whom we avoid and those who avoid us? What about those towards whom we feel [...]
Posted in Links on May 12th, 2009
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