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A few months ago, as Chicago’s short-lived spring began to give way to the sunshiny freedom of summertime, I had the opportunity to write...

Today's Readings When I was younger, my older brother served in the Coast Guard for close to ten years. One year when he was working on...

Today's Readings Jessica reminds us to stay in the present as we answer our call from God.

Today's Readings Jessica reminds us the importance of being patient with ourselves as we walk with God.

Today's Readings This week, Jessica reflects on our opportunity to be a part of growth and change in the Church.

Today’s Readings The readings today are a mixed bag. At some points the words offer comfort and hope. At others the warn of wailing and...

Today's Readings Jessica encourages us to use our voices to stand against injustices, in light of today's first reading.

Today's Readings Like most little kids, when I was small, I often parrotted back words and phrases that the adults in my world used...

Today's Readings Jessica reflects on today's reading, keeping in mind the feast of St. Lawrence, encouraging us to be generous, just as...

Today's Readings Jessica reflects on the opportunity to find and create joy amidst the ordinary.

Today's Readings This striking scripture passage is often very fitting for those who live in a rich country like the United States. By...

Today's Readings Jessica reflects on the inevitable feelings of doubt and aloneness in the discernment process.

I have a confession to make. I’m not proud of it, but I can’t help myself. As a feminist Catholic and theater connoisseur, I know it’s...

Today's Readings Jessica reflects on some of Jeremiah's most famous words.

I have never been a big fan of the Martha and Mary story. There is certainly a reactionary bit on my part. There are enough places and...

Today's Readings Jessica reflects on our free will in relationship with today's reading from Isaiah.

Today's Readings “It is something very near to you, already in your mouths and in your hearts; you have only to carry it out.”...

Today's Readings Jessica reflects on this week's reading as an opportunity to seek renewal.

Today's Readings Jessica reflects on the beginnings of the Church and encourages us to look ahead as we continue to grow the Church.

Today's Readings Jessica reflects on the idea of an "angry" God.