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  • “Look for the Scars” by Jan Davis, ObOSB

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    Have you ever been in a room full of people and thought you recognized an old friend across the room? But something was different – a different hair style – a full beard shaved off? You wanted to get closer to verify your hunch? Something was very different about the resurrected Christ, there amid the

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  • Lent Unfolds by Sr. Sylvia Ahr, OSB

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    “…He was among wild beasts, and the angels ministered to Him…  Mark 1:12-15 As I have prayed with this gospel of the First Sunday of Lent, I was drawn to the words above. It occurs to me that we have many “beasts” among us in our current times. “Beasts” that are natural: earthquakes, floods, fires,

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  • The Gentle Revolution of Love by Michael Guerra, ObOSB

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    I love Advent. It is far and away my favorite season of the liturgical year. I love everything about it, from the scripture readings to the sense of anticipation to the themes of justice and mercy that anchor the season. Advent is my time to go deeper, to slow down, and to recalibrate. Advent’s recalibration

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  • “Did You See Me?” by Bill Howden, ObOSB

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    Did You See Me? Matt 25:31-46 They are totally clueless, sheep and goats alike. “When did we see you, Lord? We don’t remember seeing you! Or helping you!” To which the Ruler of the Ages responds, “Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members

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  • My Favorite Season by Hal Kemp, ObOSB

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    “But when you pray, go to your inner room, close the door, and pray to your Father in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will repay you.” — Matthew 6:6 As I write this reflection, I’m anticipating the arrival of fall, my favorite of the four seasons. When I was a kid, I

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  • ILGSA Statement on Gun Violence

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    The Inter-Congregational Leadership Group of Women Religious in San Antonio (ILGSA) recently met for their spring meeting at St. Brigid’s Convent on May 9, 2023. This group represents the Sisters within the Archdiocese of San Antonio. At this meeting, the Sisters reflected on the heartbreak of the mass shootings in our state and beyond. We

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  • None’s Ball 2023

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    [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] It’s time for our 21st ANNUAL NONE’S BALL – A NO-SHOW EVENT. Please consider a gift for the Sisters’ Retirement needs. THANK YOU!  Click here to Donate!   [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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