Lenten Reflection: On the Day at Hand, From Sunrise to Sunset

Lenten Reflection: On the Day at Hand, From Sunrise to Sunset

This post was written by Dominican Sister of Hope Monica Socinski, O.P.. All photos were taken by Sister Monica Socinski. When one grows up in the Green Mountains of Vermont, it is difficult to view the expanse of a sunrise  or a sunset. There is only a narrow...
Gospel Reflection: the Parable of the Pearl of Great Price

Gospel Reflection: the Parable of the Pearl of Great Price

The Gospel of Matthew for this Sunday is speaking of a treasure buried in the field, a pearl of great price, and a dragnet full of fish; all things hidden and mysterious; as is the Kingdom of God. The mystery and inner quality of the interior life is a lifetime search...
God Stoops Down for Us: A Reflection on This Sunday’s Gospel

God Stoops Down for Us: A Reflection on This Sunday’s Gospel

The spotlight on this Sunday ’s  Gospel is upon the virtue of humility. We know what the Gospel says about this virtue: seek the last place! But, if we ponder a worldview, what do we observe about this good act of not putting oneself first in actual practice? Luke...
We Cannot Doubt: Poetry and an Easter Reflection

We Cannot Doubt: Poetry and an Easter Reflection

These days after the resurrection, the Gospel tells us that the disciples are startled, terrified, and troubled. And even more so, they are full of doubt! We know the story of the doubting Thomas, but he was not the only doubter! The disciples, apostles included,...