God's Word, Many Voices

Living the Eucharist

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Purpose

This web site provides the opportunity to hear a variety of voices reflecting on the scriptures used in Sunday Masses. Lay men and women will contribute, along with priests and deacons, so that a diversity of viewpoints and experiences will inform and inspire the reader’s reflections. The site will be continuously expanded and improved to provide additional resources. If you have any suggestions or would like more information, please contact us.

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October 2, 2019

U S Bishops Letter Against Racism

October 2, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Church of the Annunciation, 1760 Norton St, Rochester, NY 14609, USA

U.S. BISHOP’S LETTER AGAINST RACISM
with Father Bob Werth

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Sunday Reflections

11Sep

Reflection for Sunday – September 15, 2019

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Readings: Exodus 32:7-11,13-14; 1 Timothy 1:12-17; Luke 15:1-32Click here to download a PDF of this homily. Preacher: Deirdre McKiernan Hetzler... Read More →

04Sep

Reflection for Sunday – September 8, 2019

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Readings: Wisdom 9:13-18B; Philemon 9-10,12-17; Luke 14:25-33Click here to download a PDF of this homily.Preacher: Gloria Ulterino It’s that time... Read More →

28Aug

Reflection for Sunday – September 1, 2019

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Readings: Sirach 3:17-18, 20, 28-29; Hebrews 12: 18-19, 22-24A; Luke 14: 1, 7-14Click here to download a PDF of this... Read More →

21Aug

Reflection for Sunday – August 25, 2019

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Readings: Isaiah 66: 18-21; Hebrews 12: 5-7, 11-13; Luke 13: 22-30Click here to download a PDF of this homily. Preacher:... Read More →

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What's New

Unlocking How the Catholic Church Works

The Church: A Framework
Tuesday, September 17 ~ 6:30 pm—8:00 pm
At the June 1st Women’s Conference Day, held at the Motherhouse, suggestions were made for follow-up
programs to enlarge our understanding of both Church and women’s development in the church.
Co-sponsored by the core group whimsically named, Don’t Throw in the Towel, this evening will consider aspects of the Church and the way change happened historically. We will also discuss signs of change today and what these mean for women. Presenter: Sister Patricia Schoelles, SSJ, theologian and scholar. Click here to download flyer.

Women's Authority and Current Church Brokenness

I suppose Women's History Month is a good time to weigh in on current discussions and disagreements about women deacons and women priests in the Catholic Church. In some ways, it seems a fluffy conversation in light of recent revelations about our grievously wounded clerical system. But perhaps that is exactly why we need to have this discussion. Is Catholic governance fatally crippled by our failure to address/accept human sexuality and/or unhealthy shame over one's God-given gender or sexual orientation? Click here to read entire article by Christine Schenk.

The Future of Women Deacons

The Fordham Center on Religion and Culture sponsored a forum on the future of women deacons. Panelists included Professor Phyllis Zagano, Fr. Bernard Potier, S.J., Sister Donna Ciangio, O.P. and Fr. Thomas Rosica, C.S.B. who moderated the discussion. Click here to view a video of the discussion. For a transcript, click here.