Mass First Reading: Wisdom 3:1-9 Gospel: John 12:24-26 I wrote this reflection for mass this morning, and I hope you all find it thought provoking as you pray today. The first reading tells us that if a just person dies for God, their spirit lives on and God will accomplish great things through them. In [...]
Archive for September 2009
Reflection: Marianist Martyrs of Ciudad Real
September 18, 2009Thursday Mass at Founders Hall (Sept. 17)
September 17, 2009Approximately 40 students joined presider Rev. John A. Leies and the Casa María community to celebrate Mass at Founders Hall on Thursday, Sept. 17. Mass is celebrated every Thursday evening at 8:30 p.m. throughout the fall semester at the newest residence hall on campus. Following the Mass, ice cream and other refreshments were provided in [...]
Casa Tuesdays: Sept. 15, 2009
September 15, 2009Approximately 35 students, alumni, faculty and staff gathered at Casa María for evening prayer and supper on Tuesday, Sept. 15, the memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows. “Casa Tuesdays” is a weekly event hosted by the Marianists of the Casa María community at St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas. Thanks to Greg for serving [...]
Reflection: Our Lady of Sorrows
September 15, 2009Memorial, September 15 Mass First Reading: 1 Tm 3:1-13 Responsorial: Ps 101:1b-2ab, 2cd-3ab, 5, 6 Gospel: Lk 2:33-35 Reflection It seems highly appropriate after celebrating the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, the Church follows that with a Marian Feast, Our Lady of Sorrows, as it reflects Mary’s close presence in the life of her son, Jesus. This memorial, [...]
Reflection: Exaltation of the Holy Cross
September 14, 2009September 14, 2009 Mass First Reading: Nm 21:4b-9 Responsorial Psalm: Ps 78:1bc-2, 34-35, 36-37, 38 Second Reading: Phil 2:6-11 Gospel: Jn 3:13-17 Chances are that if someone mentions McDonald’s, you visualize the golden arches. Chances are also that you would recognize those golden arches even if they were in black and white, or green against [...]
Reflection: Holy Name of Mary
September 12, 2009On Saturday, September 12th, the community celebrated the patronal feast of the Society of Mary the Holy Name of Mary. Sr. Laura Leming, FMI, from Dayton, OH, in town for the St. Mary’s Board of Trustees meeting and Sr. Marcia Buchard, FMI, joined us for the morning Eucharist and a cup of coffee following. Listen [...]
Lay Marianists gather at Casa María
September 11, 2009Also known as the Lunch Bunchers, this Lay Marianist group of St. Mary’s University employees gathered for lunch at Casa María with Brother Mike Sullivan on Friday, Sept. 11. Pictured above, sitting, l-r: Yolanda Ramirez and Amanda Montemayor. Standing: Brother Mike Sullivan, Gloria Montalvo, Cecelia Arias and Rosario Gonzalez.
