Sixth Sunday of Easter–Cycle A May 21, 2017 “I will not leave you orphans; I will come to you.” (John 14:18) Temples of the Holy Spirit How many orphans do you know? Actually, the answer should be none. God, keeper of promises, will not leave us orphans. He will send us a helper, an Advocate. Advocate: […]
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 […]
Sunday of Divine Mercy–Easter April 23, 2017 “A man has no greater love than the lay down his life for his friends.” (John 15:13) Throne of Mercy Cross of Calvary is the Divine Throne of Mercy. Christ from the cross pleads, “Father forgive them for they know not what they do.” Good Friday, Christ’s death […]
Easter Sunday April 16, 2017 Joy to the World Joy to the world Rang out at the end of Advent For the Lord had come. Joy to the world Rings out once more For the Lord has risen! Both seasons, Advent and Lent Called us to patience and waiting. Hope filled our hearts with […]
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.
