Spirituality

Sr. Jane Marie Bradish was invited to address a local parish group. The topic? Inclusion and exclusion as experienced in liturgy. "Don't jump to conclusions," she writes. "This was not liturgical bashing."

Theologians' Corner - The readings for the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time all show different dimensions of God — a God who is loving, a God who is just, a God who has done marvelous and startling things. 

"Initially I found a lot of resistance within me to accept that I am no longer a young woman," writes Margaret Gonsalves. "But 'Aaji basa' reassured me that the world recognizes this new season of my life and the gifts it brings."

Who are the "outsiders" in our own contexts? Whose voices are we inclined to dismiss? Where might God be inviting us to broaden our vision today?

In this journey, God has patiently interwoven his unconditional love and merciful love with all that I am and have, my past, present and future.

How often when encountering difficulties do we immediately question the Lord's faithfulness and trustworthiness?

As Christ's disciple, the church must continue to listen to him and allow its actions to be shaped by his example.

What will it be like 250 years from now? What would those of us who celebrated in 2026 be seeing if we came back to celebrate in 2276?