Author Archives: Joan

God wakes me up

The dim light comes through my bedroom windowcreeping along the wall and up to the ceilingslowly, slowly, becoming brighterto lure me out of sleep.God arouses me. The birds chirp and tweet chattering with each otherwelcoming the new day.God awakens me. … Continue reading

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Tuesday after Easter

If you attend Mass today you will hear the following Gospel reading from John chapter 20: 11 But Mary [Magdalene] stood weeping outside the tomb. As she wept, she bent over to look into the tomb; 12 and she saw two angels … Continue reading

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A Reflection for Late Advent

Every day now we hear from this prophet or that prophet that great things are going to happen.  Be alert; be watchful; be ready.  In this final run up to Christmas I am sitting with the question, why are prophets, prophets?  Maybe I … Continue reading

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The Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, August 15, 2023 by John

There are good and important reasons why we should celebrate the Feast of the Assumption of Mary.  The feast is new, organic, democratic, timely, and in these ways, shows a way forward for our Church. The Assumption of Mary was promulgated … Continue reading

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Feast of St. Mary of Magdala, July 22, 2023

A Love Story to Celebrate July 22, 2023    by John It was late on a cool evening.  Dishes had been put away and finally they had time to themselves.  As they were getting ready for bed Mary spoke.  “Your brother doesn’t like Judas.  He thinks … Continue reading

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Pentecost 2023

Reflection on Pentecost Sunday 2023 CE Luke wrote the dramatic story of the birth of the Church.  Condensing the story, we have disciples in a room together after Jesus’ Ascension where they selected Matthias to replace Judas.  Then on the day of … Continue reading

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EASTER REFLECTION 2023 by John Houk, jpc

The Easter season makes me hope for the day when women achieve full membership in our Church because, you may ask, they would take Jesus down off the cross, every Sunday, not just once a year. Jesus died on the cross … Continue reading

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2023

A Blessed New Year to you! May you have good health, joy-filled celebration and peace. May you giggle and laugh, hug and cry,embrace and love, always abiding in God’s love.

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An Easter Blessing for the People of Ukraine 2022

To you who are standing faithful and strong in the ashes: May the skies clear of fighter jets to let the warm sun kiss your face; May the sirens and explosions ceasethat you may hear the chirping of the birds near … Continue reading

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2022 New Year Blessing

May our loving God bless and keep you. May God’s face shine upon you and be gracious to you. May God look upon you with kindness and give you peace. Book of Numbers, chapter 6

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