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Spiritual Reflections

These are reflections given by Loretto members at a variety of services.

Reflection: Fourth Sunday of Advent

By Agnes Ann Schum SL / December 22, 2019 /

As we come to the end of the liturgical season of Advent, the prophet Isaiah introduces us to Ahaz, the King of Judah.  Ahaz had become king at the young…

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Reflection: Feast of the Immaculate Conception

By Mary Swain SL / December 9, 2019 /

For a long time it has seemed to me that we here at the Motherhouse think of today’s feast as December 8, a feast of Mary, a jubilee day, long ago…

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Reflection: Second Sunday of Advent

By Elaine Prevallet SL / December 8, 2019 /

   Today’s readings are a beautiful, powerful, appropriate challenge to begin our  Advent season. Today we hear promise of a Savior – one who embodies a Spirit of wisdom and…

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Reflection: First Sunday of Advent

By Kathy Wright SL / December 1, 2019 /

I recall one Thanksgiving weekend at my sister’s house when her children were about 4 and 6 years old. On the Friday after Thanksgiving the family tradition was not to…

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