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THESE HOLY DAYS

A Reflection by Sr. Clare Walsh, MHSH Pange Lingua, the smell of incense, The Stabat Mater, ” Were you there…?”, crucifixes draped in purple cloth…. just a few of the sights and sounds of a Holy Week long embedded in … Continue reading

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Becoming Bearers of God

A Reflection for Christmas By Sr. Elizabeth Langmead, MHSH President Meister Eckhart (1260-1327) was a German mystic, theologian and philosopher.  He was a member of the Dominican order.  He spoke of the Feast of Christmas and the Eternal Birth borne … Continue reading

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2017 Advent Day of Prayer

On Saturday, December 2, approximately 70 people convened at the Mission Helper Center for the annual Advent Day of Prayer.  Facilitated this year by Sr. Mary Therese White, OSF, the theme was “The Radiance of Christmas: Celebrating Christ’s Light Within … Continue reading

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“Our First and Most Important Duty Is Love…

…for without love there can be no service“. –Mother Demetrias, Founder of the Mission Helpers of the Sacred Heart. By Mission Helpers of the Sacred Heart On Sunday, April 23rd, Sr. Elizabeth Langmead, MHSH President, joyfully welcomed approximately 60 people … Continue reading

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The Change That Changes Everything – A Reflection for Easter

By Sister Elizabeth Langmead, MHSH President We live in a world and in a time of rapid change.  All avenues of social media keep us aware moment by moment of how quickly things change all around the world.  Closer to … Continue reading

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ANTICIPATING EASTER – A Holy Week Reflection

By Sr. Donna Fannon, MHSH What are you doing this Saturday?           Are you filling Easter Baskets?                    …planning the Easter meal?                              …decorating the Church?                                       …cleaning the house? Is there any time left for quiet reflection on … Continue reading

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Begin Your Journey to Jerusalem – A Reflection for Lent by Sister Natalie DeLuca, MHSH

“TO LIVE IN HEARTS WE LEAVE BEHIND IS NOT TO DIE”                                                           … Continue reading

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A Reflection for Christmas 2016

By Sister Elizabeth Langmead, MHSH President Readings: Isaiah 52:7-10; Psalm 98:1, 2-3, 3-4, 5-6 ; Hebrews 1:1-6; John 1:1-18 God comes among us in total helplessness, dependency and all the ends of the earth will behold the salvation of our … Continue reading

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A Reflection for the Fourth Sunday of Advent

By Sister Natalie DeLuca, MHSH Reading I: Isaiah 7:10-14 Responsorial Psalm: 24:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 Reading II: Romans 1:1-7 Gospel: Matthew 1:18-24 The time is near. Our celebration of Christmas 2016 is now just days away. Are you ready? Have you made … Continue reading

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An Advent Gift “From the Heart of God”

“From the Heart of God…” was the theme that captured the attention of nearly 80 people who gathered on Saturday, December 3, 2016, at the Mission Helpers of the Sacred Heart for an Advent Day of Prayer. Mission Helper Sr. Clare Walsh, … Continue reading

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