The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity–Cycle B May 27, 2018 “Go therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always.” (Matthew […]
Pentecost–Cycle B May 20, 2018 “Jesus breathed on them and said, ‘Receive the Holy Spirit…the Spirit of truth, will guide you to all truth.’” (John 20:22b) Breath of God Child of God, breath of God, disciples of God are we. Baptism and Confirmation commission us to serve God and to serve others. Today, we will […]
“Jesus said to his disciples: Go into the whole world and proclaim the gospel to every creature.” (Mark 16:15 ) Feast of the Ascension, Cycle B
Fourth Sunday of Easter – Cycle B Read: Acts 4, 8-12 1 Jn 3, 1-2 Jn 10, 11-18 Reflection: Did you realize that sheep, even though rough in appearance, are fragile and naturally defenseless? Because of their shortsightedness they can only see 6 feet ahead. The shepherd must keep continual watch over them. A saving […]
Third Sunday of Easter–Cycle B April 19, 2018 “Peace be to you.” (Luke 24:36b) “Why are you troubled?” (Luke 24:38a) Calm and Tranquility Peace is like a seed that sows charity. In your peace garden, flowers of love and compassion spring up in warmth and light. Love and compassion in turn give glory to God by building […]
The Resurrection of the Lord–Cycle B April 1, 2018 “Jesus said, ‘So, you believe because you’ve seen with your own eyes. Even better blessings are in store for those who believe without seeing.’” (John 20:29) A Blindfold Belief Have you ever taken a blindfold walk? Someone takes your hand and leads you. You put your life in […]
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.
