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July 26 - July 27, 2025 | Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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Together We Honor the "Marys Magdalene" in Our Lives

She was the first to proclaim: “I have seen the Lord!” Mary Magdalene —apostle of the apostles— was the very first preacher of the Resurrection.

This July, Catholic Women Preach has invited you to honor the “Marys Magdalene” in your own life—the women who have lifted you up, inspired your faith, and boldly shared the Good News through their words and witness.

We are honored to joyfully share the names of these honorees—a living witness to the countless women who continue Mary Magdalene’s mission today.

Together, let us Honor them. Remember them. Share their light.

Donations have been made in honor of*

IN MEMORY OF SANDRA WILLIAMS, CSJ

CANADOHTA LAKE LUNCH BUNCH

MELINDA DONOVAN

LIZZIE BERNE DEGEAR

FRANCES PADBERG, SSND

TONI MOORE DUGGAN

IN MEMORY OF MY GRANDMOTHER, MARIA GONZALEZ

SR. JEANNE WILLIAMS, O.S.F.

ANA BERMINGHAM DORAN

ANNA HOLLER

MARGARET MARY "MIMI" GLEESON, O.P

SR. MARY ANN FLANNERY, S.C.

IN MEMORY OF LUCY GOZDZ RIEGER

PATRICIA ELOWER, P.B.V.M.

ANITA DAVIDSON- A DOMINICAN OF PEACE ASSOCIATE

IN MEMORY OF KAY FURLANI

THE ST. TERESA PRAYER GROUP: ANNE MARIE, LIZ, CHRISTY, MAUREEN, AND VICKY

DR. SUSANNE RUSCHMANN

PHYLLIS TOWNLEY

KAY FENNELL

RUTH STEINERT FOOTE

RITA L. HOULIHAN

SOLINE HUMBERT

ADELINE FEHRIBACH, SCN

DARLENE KAWULOK, CSJ

JENNIFER MELKE-MARKS

HELEN FINLAY

MARY CARROLL

ETHEL REILLY

LEE CRONIN

PAULINE REILLY

JOAN SMITH GREY

SR. MARY ANN FLANNERY

MARY ELLEN NEILL

SR. BARBARA ROHE, CDP

MARY HOFFMAN

PAULA PENEPENT

IN MEMORY OF DOROTHY RENSTROM

DR. ELLEN RITCHEY

KELLY MERAW

SR. MARY ANN FLANNERY, S.C.

IN MEMORY OF MADONNA KOLBENSCHLAG, H.M.

KATIE GORDON

JESSIE HUBERT

ANGELA HASTIE

IN MEMORY OF RITA ANNE HOULIHAN, RC

*Honorees as of July 21, 2025.

Just Word Commentary

July 27, 2025 | Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

"The Power of Scorched Earth Practices" with Charlie Enuf

Today Charlie Enuf invites us to explore the power of scorched earth practices through city homelessness sweeps; engage the story of Sodom and Gomorrah as one, not about homosexuality, but about oppression; and embody a different logic with the help of Palestinian poet Mohammed El-Kurd and People’s Arms Embargos.

"How I pray for the bombs to stop falling, to stop being able to be made. How I prayed that the cop cars just couldn’t arrest our friend that day. That the handcuffs stopped working."

Charlie Enuf is a writer and care worker living in Northeast Pennsylvania.

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Catholic Women Preach

July 27, 2025

Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Preaching for the Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Sr. Theresa Hafner, CSJ offers a reflection on how helps to align us with God's vision for us and our world:

"At times we may feel overwhelmed and helpless regarding the injustices taking place in the world today. The need for prayer may be flowing out of us all the time, waking and sleeping. Our prayers and conversations with God are what sustain and strengthen us, what allow us to hold on to hope, to be filled with the spirit and to continue to advocate for God’s vision so beautifully voiced in the teachings of Jesus."

Sr. Theresa Hafner is a member of the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph living in Cleveland, Ohio. For the past 13 years, she has ministered in a local parish faith formation office, assisting parents with their children’s religious education and sacramental preparation.

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Video of the Week: Celebrating the Feast of St. Mary Magdalene

2025 Mary Magdalene Celebration: Women Speaking Truth to Power

FutureChurch’s 2025 Mary Magdalene Celebration, “Women Speaking Truth To Power” prayerfully uplifts the voices of women who, following in the footsteps of Mary Magdalene, are speaking truth to power on a variety of justice issues facing both Church and society.

This year’s celebration features the prophetic words of Nontando Hadebe, Christine Zuba, The National Black Sisters’ Conference, Sr. Norma Pimentel, and the Leadership Conference of Women Religious. Our liturgy of the word concludes with powerful preaching by Sr. Eilis McCulloh, HM – a member of the Grassroots Mobilization Team for NETWORK – the Catholic Social Justice Lobby. A guided meditation invites participants to listen to the Spirit within them and discover what truth God is calling them to proclaim.

Thank you to everyone who had a hand in this year’s celebration:

Presider: Martha Ligas
Guest Preacher: Sr. Eilis McCulloh, HM
Readers: Bishop Paula Hoeffer, Leslye Colvin, Ronnise Handy, Pilar Siman, and Sr. Christine Schenk, CSJ
Prayer service and guided meditation developed by Olivia Hastie.

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The Stations of the Resurrection According to John

A Complete Visual Journey by Laura James

Created by Laura James and commissioned by Rita Houlihan, The Station of the Resurrection According to John 24x36 print offers a comprehensive visual journey through the pivotal moments following Christ's Resurrection. The thoughtfully designed compilation presents all ten stations in a single, elegant format, allowing viewers to contemplate the entire Easter narrative at once.

Each station is meticulously rendered with attention to theological detail and artistic beauty, creating a meaningful tool for personal devotion or liturgical education. From the Empty Tomb to Pentecost, the print guides the viewer through Christ's appearances and the birth of the early Church.

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