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Spiritual Reflections
These are reflections given by Loretto members at Sunday services.
Reflection: Fourth Sunday of Advent
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 age of 20 and had found himself in the worst…
Reflection: Feast of the Immaculate Conception
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 a reception day and a vow day. We know it is…
Reflection: Second Sunday of Advent
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 justice. We’re challenged to recognize an extraordinary opportunity for making…
Reflection: First Sunday of Advent
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 go out shopping, but to look around the house for…