"We, the Sisters of the Third Order Regular of St. Francis, Oldenburg, are women of prayer,
committed to the Gospel values as lived by St. Francis and Mother Theresa Hackelmeier.
From our life in community we are sent to extend the mission of Jesus through our presence and service.
Enlivened by a spirit of justice, reconciliation and peace,
we collaborate with others in responding to the needs of the world."
We fulfill these words by being women of prayer in the ministries we do and the places where we are present. Since Vatican II opened the doors to the many needs of the world, we minister in education, parish ministry, social service, healthcare and social justice.
committed to the Gospel values as lived by St. Francis and Mother Theresa Hackelmeier.
From our life in community we are sent to extend the mission of Jesus through our presence and service.
Enlivened by a spirit of justice, reconciliation and peace,
we collaborate with others in responding to the needs of the world."
We fulfill these words by being women of prayer in the ministries we do and the places where we are present. Since Vatican II opened the doors to the many needs of the world, we minister in education, parish ministry, social service, healthcare and social justice.
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All visitors are welcome and those who have been vaccinated may visit without a mask unless they are visiting in St. Clare Hall rooms. Unvaccinated visitors are welcome but must wear a mask during their visit. Chapel is still closed to the general public.
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News From The Sisters...
On Friday, Dec. 3 almost 100 Catholic Sisters gathered in DC to call on President Biden to end Title 42. This is an inhumane practice of denying migrants even the possibility of applying for asylum at our southern border. Sisters Amy Kistner, Dianne Kaimann, and Noella Poinsette were among those present.
You can watch the livestream of the event at https://networklobby.org/title42livestream/ At 39:39 the speakers begin with sharing stories of those working at the border and also Santiago giving his own personal story. These were powerful presentations; these give evidence of why we must end the use of this despicable policy. President Biden has the power to end this; Congress has no role in ending this and in honoring international law on the right to asylum. Join us in calling for an end to Title 42. What would have happened if the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph had been met by Egyptian authorities with such hardness of heart as they fled Herod's death squad? Contact the White House 1. Email the White House about this event – Tell them to Rescind Title 42 2. The White House comment line is only open Tuesday-Thursday from 11 AM-3 PM Eastern. Dial 1-888-496-3502 to call the comment line. Click HERE for additional photos. Michaela Farm, a ministry of the sisters of St. Francis for over 160 years, is now under the direction of the Greenacres Foundation.
To learn more about this educational and agricultural organization, please visit: WWW.GREEN-ACRES.ORG Sisters and Associates participated in a grant-funded project to assist children in meeting their basic needs by providing pajamas, socks, underwear, books, and toiletries for the So Loved Clothing Closet.
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READINGS AND REFLECTION
FOR JANUARY 30, 2022 FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME |
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1st Reading: Jeremiah 1: 4-5, 17-19
2nd Reading: 1 Corinthians 12: 31-13:13 Gospel: Luke 4: 21-30 |
Our Weekly Reflection...
REFLECTION:
In today’s readings, we hear:
At the heart of our faith, many of us have a deep awareness that God is with us. Despite our trials and persecutions in life, we need to completely put our trust in the promises of God (just like Jeremiah and Jesus), that God is with us and will deliver us.
Paul describes the great virtues but tells us that the greatest gift given is “love.” We are to love God and to love others. To love means to sacrifice ourselves for the sake of others, especially when loving them may be the hardest thing we do. God gives gifts to those willing to receive them, and we must remain open to the possibility and reality of such gifts. Choosing the greatest gift of love is what sustains us and gives us eternal life with God.
In the Gospel, we hear how Jesus was met with hostility by his own people in the synagogue when trying to preach the Gospel. They only recognized him as Joseph’s son and refused to respond to his message. How many of us try to preach the words of Jesus today and face opposition, persecution, and some, even death? Sometimes, preaching the Gospel with family and friends does not make us a prophet in our own backyard, and Jesus knew this. Spreading the Good News of God can be rejected and ignored, yet it never diminishes the power of God to love and save.
PRAYER:
Gracious and loving God, we continue trusting in your words that you will deliver us unto yourself through eternal life. Grant us the courage to love those different from ourselves and proclaim your teachings to those unwilling to listen. Let us pray for inner transformation to be faithful to Jesus, our Lord.
S. Kathleen Branham
In today’s readings, we hear:
At the heart of our faith, many of us have a deep awareness that God is with us. Despite our trials and persecutions in life, we need to completely put our trust in the promises of God (just like Jeremiah and Jesus), that God is with us and will deliver us.
Paul describes the great virtues but tells us that the greatest gift given is “love.” We are to love God and to love others. To love means to sacrifice ourselves for the sake of others, especially when loving them may be the hardest thing we do. God gives gifts to those willing to receive them, and we must remain open to the possibility and reality of such gifts. Choosing the greatest gift of love is what sustains us and gives us eternal life with God.
In the Gospel, we hear how Jesus was met with hostility by his own people in the synagogue when trying to preach the Gospel. They only recognized him as Joseph’s son and refused to respond to his message. How many of us try to preach the words of Jesus today and face opposition, persecution, and some, even death? Sometimes, preaching the Gospel with family and friends does not make us a prophet in our own backyard, and Jesus knew this. Spreading the Good News of God can be rejected and ignored, yet it never diminishes the power of God to love and save.
PRAYER:
Gracious and loving God, we continue trusting in your words that you will deliver us unto yourself through eternal life. Grant us the courage to love those different from ourselves and proclaim your teachings to those unwilling to listen. Let us pray for inner transformation to be faithful to Jesus, our Lord.
S. Kathleen Branham
