Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time–Cycle C July 29, 2018 “The hand of the Lord feeds us; he answers all our needs.” (PS 145:10-11) Miracle Makers The multiplication of loaves and fish happened because of a generous, sharing little boy. Spot lighting Jesus, who is testing the faith of the disciples he asks, “Where will we […]
Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time–Cycle C July 22, 2018 “Come away by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while.” (Mark 6:31) A Unique Vacation Plan Labor exhausts us physically, spiritually and mentally. Knowing this, Jesus clarions a new call—come apart together. He will lead the tired and weary to: Green pastures, Calming waters and from […]
Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time–Cycle B July 12, 2018 “Jesus summoned the Twelve and began to send them out two by two…” (Mark 6:7a) Two Jesus has two messages for us this week: Simple Lifestyle And Companionship You are sent one. “Take nothing for the journey except two things: sandals and a walking stick.” If Jesus were sending us […]
Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time–Cycle C July 8, 2018 “Is he not the carpenter, the son of Mary?…And they took offense at him.” (Mark 6:3) Misjudged Judged unjustly with no defense but Utter silence—lonely silence. Words spoken falsely, insincere words, Accusing—liar, liar! Words echoing, knocking at the walls Of sensitive, hurting conscience, Bouncing back with stinging volleying. […]
Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time–Cycle C June 24, 2018 “Teacher do you not care that we are perishing?” “Why are you terrified?” (Mark 4:38b, 4:40) Weathering Soul Storms What or who is terrifying you? In the chaotic days of our soul storms, many things or persons bring fear to us. Fear of: God, death, failure, […]
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.
