Pentecost Sunday–Cycle A June 4 , 2017 “And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate to be with you always.” (John 15:16) Pentecost Advocate Promised Advocate descend from heaven like flames of fire. Enter our hearts and set them ablaze. Never again will you leave us orphaned. Tell us what […]
Easter
Seventh Sunday of Easter–Cycle A May 28, 2017 “When Jesus had said this, he raised his eyes to the heaven and said,…” (John 17:1a) How Do You Pray? Tranquility Surging, seething, surface storms, Waves of turbulence tumble downward to deep tranquility. Restlessness resting in the hushedness of the silence of the sea …heart to Heart. Sabbath […]
Fifth Sunday of Easter–Cycle A May 14, 2017 “The person who trusts me will not only do what I’m doing, but even greater things, because I, on my way to the Father, am giving you the same work to do that I have been doing.” (The Message, E. H. Peterson, p. 1738, John 14:12) Greater Things […]
Fourth Sunday of Easter–Cycle A May 7, 2014 “A hired man…because he works for pay has no concern for the sheep.” (John 10:12-13) Lost Lambs in the Land of the City Did you see the lost lambs in the city? How did they get there? I guess because city folk had closed eyes and closed […]
Third Sunday of Easter–Cycle A April 30, 2017 “Jesus himself drew near and walked with them.” (Luke 24:15b) Walking with Strangers Search your hearts for Truth that sets you free. Whom do you not Recognize on your Emmaus Road encounters? All are made in God’s image. Never walk past a stranger in need. Graciously grant […]
Sister Juliemarie McDonald joined the Sisters of Notre Dame of Chardon, Ohio in 1951. She holds an MA in English Studies from John Carroll University MA in Scripture from St. Charles Seminary. After 32 years of teaching classes ranging from first grade to college level, she then became a researcher, campus minister, director of religious education and a pastoral minister in Mease Hospital in Dunedin, Florida. In her semi-retirement, Sister Juliemarie writes reflections and faith sharing sessions for the young sisters in formation in Africa, Philippines, Korea, India and the USA. Her spare time is spent as a crafter.
The Sisters of Notre Dame of Chardon, Ohio, belong to an international congregation of more than two thousand apostolic women religious. We are one in mind and one in heart for the transformation of the world in Christ.
