June 14, 2023 | by Jon Schum | So many details that we would love to know are omitted in Matthew’s account of Jesus’ life, but room is made in today’s passage for the names of each one of the Twelve. Our reflection suggests that this can remind us that Love calls each of us by name as well.
June 7, 2023 | by David Jackson | The question too often asked by Church leaders is, “Do you believe in the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist?”. The more profound question raised by today’s reflection is whether we understand the implications of the Divine decision to become incarnate in our midst. Are we truly present to the Divine in our midst?
May 31, 2023 | by Ann Penick | The doctrine of the Trinity can seem so esoteric and theoretical that one can wonder if it matters at all in our daily lives. Today’s reflection, though, attempts to ground that highfalutin theology in our lived experiences. It depicts the Trinity not as arcane theological ephemera, but as practical insight into how we might live as followers of Jesus.
May 24, 2023 | by Thomas DeVoyd | We so often associate the feast of Pentecost with depictions of “tongues as of fire” resting over Jesus’ followers. Fair enough. But when the Church was born in the coming of God’s Spirit, it was a moment marked, above all, by unity—a unity today’s gospel reminds us is born of, and sustained by, our power to forgive.
May 17, 2023 | by Marianne Seggerman |Today’s reflection notes that some of our popular ideas—and even the Scriptural accounts—of the Ascension are most likely very far from its historical reality. But beyond the Scripture writers’ attempts to use their version of this story to speak to readers of that time, the Ascension of Jesus—whatever its historical reality—carries a timeless message for all believers.
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Advent Reflection Series
DignityUSA invites you to participate in our Advent Reflection Series for 2023. We are celebrating Pope Francis' welcome to all and his prophetic words given at a World Youth Day address: "Todos! Todos! Todos!" Todos means "all." All are welcome to join us for an advent-themed reflection on the week's readings, followed by group discussions. Our friends at Call to Action will join us to kick off this series on November 29! This reflection series takes place each Wednesday, November 29 - December 20, from 8pm - 9pm ET/5pm - 6pm PT. The reflection series is free, but registration is required.
November 29, 2023 to December 20, 20238:00pm
