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Fifth Sunday of Easter

Thursday, May 19th, 2011

Sunday, May 22, 2011

Acts 2:14a, 36-41     1 Peter 2:20b-25     John 10:1-10

The first two readings describe the early preaching of the Christian Church.

We hear Peter proclaiming with conviction, strength, and gusto as an eyewitness

to who Jesus is, what Jesus did, and how he died. He speaks of Jesus as the One sent by God to Israel, the Christ who died for the forgiveness of sins. Peter calls the people to repentance and to Baptism to receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. He must have been quite convincing because a great number were moved to conversion. How effective are we when we share our faith in Jesus Christ? Are those who hear us and see us live convinced that we know and love Jesus and that we follow his way?

Peter also describes the suffering of Jesus as an example to us that we might walk in his footsteps. Jesus did not retaliate with insult when he was insulted; Jesus did not threaten others when he was threatened. We might look at this as an example of non-violence, which indeed is the Christian way. It was through his non-violence and his acceptance of death that Jesus saved us all from sin. We have experienced the effects of non-violence in our own country during the Civil Rights movement led by Martin Luther King, Jr. We have recently seen a successful non-violent rebellion in Egypt. Non-violence works to make change but it is also necessary to change our hearts if we are true followers of the Christ.

The Gospel today offers a metaphor. Jesus compares himself to a shepherd, the one who gets through the gate and is known by the sheep. They follow him and trust him because they know his voice, his care, and his kindness. Our society and culture are not that familiar with shepherds and sheep. (Maybe we don’t like to think of ourselves as sheep. I know that I don’t.) But let’s ponder the characteristics that Jesus gives of the Good Shepherd and ask ourselves some serious questions.

Do we ever take time to examine God’s love and tenderness towards us?

Are we aware of the merciful care and watchful concern God has for each of us?

Do we count our personal and family blessings?

Do we listen to the voice of Jesus within our heart and in Scripture?

Do we follow Jesus where he wants to lead us?

These are very personal questions that those of us who call ourselves Christian might need to ponder if we want our relationship with Jesus to intensify.

The last sentence of the Gospel is so important. Jesus says, “I came so that they might have life and have it more abundantly.” Jesus wants us to be happy and be full of life.

In our work in St. Mary’s Health System, where we are called to care for the sick, the elderly, and the poor, do we demonstrate the tender, loving, caring qualities of Jesus, the Good Shepherd? Do we live out the mission of compassion and respect as Jesus would in our place? Let us ask Jesus to lead us and companion us in our work and on our personal journey.

Sr. Suzanne Beaudoin
Director of Pastoral Care

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Fourth Sunday of Easter

Thursday, May 12th, 2011

Sunday, May 15, 2011

Acts 2:14a, 36-41          1 Peter 2:20b-25         John 10:1-10

The first two readings describe the early preaching of the Christian Church.

We hear Peter proclaiming with conviction, strength, and gusto as an eyewitness

to who Jesus is, what Jesus did, and how he died. He speaks of Jesus as the One sent by God to Israel, the Christ who died for the forgiveness of sins. Peter calls the people to repentance and to Baptism to receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. He must have been quite convincing because a great number were moved to conversion. How effective are we when we share our faith in Jesus Christ? Are those who hear us and see us live convinced that we know and love Jesus and that we follow his way?

Peter also describes the suffering of Jesus as an example to us that we might walk in his footsteps. Jesus did not retaliate with insult when he was insulted; Jesus did not threaten others when he was threatened. We might look at this as an example of non-violence, which indeed is the Christian way. It was through his non-violence and his acceptance of death that Jesus saved us all from sin. We have experienced the effects of non-violence in our own country during the Civil Rights movement led by Martin Luther King, Jr. We have recently seen a successful non-violent rebellion in Egypt. Non-violence works to make change but it is also necessary to change our hearts if we are true followers of the Christ.

The Gospel today offers a metaphor. Jesus compares himself to a shepherd, the one who gets through the gate and is known by the sheep. They follow him and trust him because they know his voice, his care, and his kindness. Our society and culture are not that familiar with shepherds and sheep. (Maybe we don’t like to think of ourselves as sheep. I know that I don’t.) But let’s ponder the characteristics that Jesus gives of the Good Shepherd and ask ourselves some serious questions.

Do we ever take time to examine God’s love and tenderness towards us?

Are we aware of the merciful care and watchful concern God has for each of us?

Do we count our personal and family blessings?

Do we listen to the voice of Jesus within our heart and in Scripture?

Do we follow Jesus where he wants to lead us?

These are very personal questions that those of us who call ourselves Christian might need to ponder if we want our relationship with Jesus to intensify.

The last sentence of the Gospel is so important. Jesus says, “I came so that they might have life and have it more abundantly.” Jesus wants us to be happy and be full of life.

In our work in St. Mary’s Health System, where we are called to care for the sick, the elderly, and the poor, do we demonstrate the tender, loving, caring qualities of Jesus, the Good Shepherd? Do we live out the mission of compassion and respect as Jesus would in our place? Let us ask Jesus to lead us and companion us in our work and on our personal journey.

Sr. Suzanne Beaudoin
Director of Pastoral Care

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Fourth Sunday of Lent

Monday, April 4th, 2011

Sunday, April 3, 2011

1 Samuel 1b, 6-7, 10-13        Ephesians 5:8-14       John 9:1-41

The theme could be light, sight and insight.  In the first reading, we hear about God leading Samuel to select the young David to be anointed king of Israel.  God says: “Not as man sees does God see, because man sees the appearance but the Lord looks into the heart.”  What a poignant thought that is, to deter us from judging self or others by appearances. What is important is what is in the heart and God sees into our heart and the heart of others.

The second reading calls us to leave the darkness and live in the light of God.

Jesus himself said: “I am the light of the world” and calls us to live in his light which will produce every kind of goodness, righteousness and truth. That is so much better than evil, malice and lies.  During Lent we are called anew to pursue the light and follow the Way of Jesus.

The Gospel is a long story about a man born blind whom Jesus cures from his blindness.  Rather than rejoice with him, his neighbors and the Pharisees want to know if the reason for his blindness is his sin or the sin of his parents.  That is an Old Testament theme of illness as punishment for sin that some people still believe today.  We still hear people ask “What did I do to God to deserve this?” The truth is that illness comes because our bodies are mortal and eventually will die.  There are not often clear explanations for illness. We need to learn to live with mystery sometimes and with our questions.  We are called to do our best to lead healthy lives, but our bodies will still become sick and will wear out at some point. It is important for us to know that God is with us always and even especially through our time of need and hardship.

After his encounter with Jesus, we see the man who had been born blind enjoying his sight and accepting Jesus as Prophet, Healer and Light of the world.  After all the questioning, the hassling and the cruel judgments he undergoes in this story, he knows who healed him and he does believe!  He not only has sight but insight into who Jesus really is.

As we ponder these readings in the middle of Lent it could be an occasion for us to be less judgmental of others, remembering that appearances do not tell the whole story. In our healthcare ministry let us ask God for insight and compassion so as to look beyond appearances to the goodness in people’s hearts. It will make a difference on how we treat our patients, our family, our neighbors and one another.  Only with the Light of Christ do we see the world as it truly is and people as they truly are.

Sr. Suzanne Beaudoin, SSCh
Director of Pastoral Care

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Ash Wednesday and the Season of Lent

Monday, March 7th, 2011

March 9, 2011 is Ash Wednesday and the beginning of the Lenten season, our 6-week journey to Easter.  For most Christians it is a time of reflection about our lives and the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. It is a wonderful opportunity for spiritual growth and a change of heart.  During Lent the Church calls us to prayer, penance, and almsgiving as a way of making changes in our life and in our world.  May this Lenten season be a time during which you experience God’s steadfast love and grace each day.

“Ashes” are a symbol of our need and desire to make change in our life.  Many Christian denominations are familiar with this symbol. Ashes will be distributed during the 9:30 am Mass in the St. Mary’s Residence / d’Youville Chapel on March 9.  Additionally, Chaplains will distribute ashes to patients, residents, and staff who desire it on all the units both at the hospital and at d’Youville Pavilion.

During Lent, some common practices are fasting on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday and abstinence from meat on those days and all the Fridays of Lent. Why would someone do this? The ancient practice of fasting, eating less than usual, has a purpose not only of penance but of becoming more aware of our need and hunger for God and spirituality.  The feeling of physical hunger and emptiness can remind us to be more open and ready to make room for God in our busy lives. Abstinence from meat is meant to be a form of penance as well. However, eating simply is the idea and the money saved from not eating meat or even expensive seafood could be given as alms to the poor or our local food pantry or soup kitchen.  It can be about sharing our wealth so that others may have what they need.

Last year I remember someone asking me: “What are you giving up for Lent?” I would like to address that tradition of “giving up.”  We do not give something up just for the sake of doing it and being proud of ourselves at the end of Lent.

We may need to ask ourselves the question: “What needs letting go?”

  • A particular negative attitude?
  • A type of addictive behavior?
  • A debilitating fear?
  • A lingering hurt or recurring sore point in my life to which I have been clinging for too long?

Or if we are to give up a material thing such as snacks, it could be for the purpose of saving money to give to the poor or for our own better health.  Giving up some TV time, for example, could allow someone to spend more time with a spouse or children or to take time to visit an elder, lonely, or sick person.  If we are to give up a good thing, it would be for an even greater good.

May you have a prayerful and productive Lenten Season by improving your life and the life of those around you.

Sr. Suzanne Beaudoin
Director of Pastoral Care

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Eighth Sunday of Ordinary Time

Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011

Sunday, February 20, 2011

Isaiah 49:14-15                        1Cor. 4:1-5               Matt.   6:24-34

The three Sunday readings do not always have a clear connection. But there is always a message for us in each one.  This week we clearly see a tender loving God with an understanding heart who calls us to trust.

Many of us have favorite images of who we think God is. Interestingly enough, God is so great and wonderful that we cannot limit God to one, two or three images.  Many of us see God as Father, for instance, or as judge.  In Isaiah 49, God says he loves us like a mother, a mother who will never ever forget her child.  “Even should she forget, I will never forget you,” God says. What tremendous tenderness that implies.  What great love and attention!

The second reading from 1 Corinthians reminds us not to judge, not even to pass judgment on ourselves.  Leave the judging to God who knows all things, who knows the innermost depths of our hearts and understands our motives. Jesus has also told us about his Father’s mercy. These should be consoling thoughts if we do the best we can in spite of the results, in spite of what others might think and say.  God knows our heart even better than we know it ourselves.

The Gospel seems to have a threefold message. I will put it in the form of questions.  Who or what is my priority?  Is my lifestyle a simple one? Do I trust God?

Jesus says you can’t serve two masters, for instance, God and material things… We might ask ourselves which of the two is my priority?  Or are things more important to me even than people are?  In today’s society the greed for money and material things are often what causes cheating and violence, ruins relationships and even families. These do not necessarily bring happiness. Jesus calls us to examine our priorities.

Then Jesus uses several images to speak to us about a simple lifestyle and about trust. He says the lilies of the field do not spin and yet they are clothed with immense beauty.  Imagine those brilliant orange tiger lilies! The birds of the air do not sow or reap or gather food into barns, yet God feeds them all.  Again God knows our hearts and knows that we worry about all sorts of things, be it food, clothes, money, health, etc.  Worrying implies a definite lack of trust.

I read this saying recently: Worrying does not take away tomorrow’s troubles; it takes away today’s peace.” The message is that God does not want us to live in useless anxiety and worry ourselves sick about so many things.  God is our Father and Mother and watches over us with love and concern.  We must do our best to provide for ourselves and our families, but we are also invited to live simply and to place our trust in the God who loves us. What does it mean to live simply?  We can make the effort of asking ourselves the question “Do I need this?” or “Do I want this?” An honest answer might lead us to more simple living.  The attitude of “enough” rather than “more, more and more” could lead us to adopting a simpler lifestyle. Being content and satisfied with “what is” instead of always seeking more is a key to simple living.

Our God is a God of peace and love, not of fear and anxiety. We who work in the healthcare field need to remind ourselves about Jesus’ closing statements: “Do not worry about tomorrow; tomorrow will take care of itself.  Sufficient for a day is its own evil.”  We can help our patients, residents and one another by remembering that the way to go is “taking one day at a time.”  That’s all any of us has, one day at a time, whether we are healthy or suffering from disease, young or old. It’s a rather good reminder to put our trust in God.

Sr. Suzanne Beaudoin, SSCh
Director of Pastoral Care


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Monday, January 10th, 2011

Sunday, January 9, 2011

Isaiah 49:3, 5-6                     Corinthians 1:1-3                  John 1:29-34 

In the first reading, God is challenging Israel, and now us, to let his glory shine through us and that we be light to others.  That sounds like a daunting task and mission.  But we are reminded: “God is now my strength.”

The line in the very short second reading that struck me is “called to be holy.”

Yes, we are called to holiness.  If that is frightening, it’s probably because we don’t have a good understanding of the word.  To be a friend of Jesus, a follower of his Way, is to be holy.  God measures effort rather than success because God knows our weaknesses.  God also knows our desires.

The Gospel describes the scene of Jesus’ Baptism. Although John the Baptist was Jesus’ distant cousin, he probably had not seen him since they were children.  He says:  “I did not know him…” But John listened to his intuition and to the whispering of the Holy Spirit within himself and recognized that Jesus was the promised One.  He pointed him out to the crowd: “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world.”  He saw the Holy Spirit in the form of a dove come upon Jesus after the baptism.  That was confirmation of who he was for John the Baptist.

What are the messages here for us?  There may be several.  God does speak to us and gives us signs when we need them. We need only be attentive and have an open mind and heart.  Jesus is the one who takes away sin, who forgives us and strengthens us to be holy. But we are free to pay attention or not.  We are free to accept forgiveness or not. We can choose to make changes in our attitudes and actions or remain in darkness. 

As baptized Christians, we are also called to testify that Jesus is the Son of God, that he is “God among us.” The question is do we do so? Are we willing to proclaim that in word and in deed?  How do we do it and where?  We do it by living as Jesus taught us and we do it everywhere: in our families, in our communities, and at work.

That is part of our mission and our Catholic identity here at St. Mary’s Health System. It is to care and to serve as Jesus did.  It is to bring hope and light to people as Jesus did.  Our attitudes of hope, of gratitude, and of kindness are essential parts of our witnessing to Christ’s love and mercy for all.

Sr. Suzanne Beaudoin, SSCh
Director of Pastoral Care

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Third Sunday of Advent

Tuesday, December 7th, 2010

Sunday, December 5, 2010

Isaiah 35:1-6,10      James 5:7-10        Matt. 11:2-11

The Third Sunday of Advent is traditionally called “Rejoice Sunday.” For those of us who live in anticipation of good times and good things, it’s like saying: “Christmas is almost here!” For us who are Christians, it’s also saying: Rejoice, because the Messiah has already come and “God is with us… Emmanuel.”

Advent readings are often picturesque. This week, the first one from Isaiah describes an arid desert that begins to bloom with beautiful flowers. The prophet reminds us that God strengthens the hands of the feeble and makes strong the knees of the weak and says to frightened hearts “Be strong and fear not.” These are words of encouragement that each one of us needs to hear at one time or other in our life. As Chaplain, I often use these words when I pray with patients who are feeling weak and who are anxious and fearful…

In the second reading, a letter from James, who never minces words but says things the way they are, we hear “Be patient, brothers and sisters… Do not complain…” How easily we do lose patience and how frequently we do complain! So this might be good advice during these days before Christmas. Let’s not be frazzled by too many things to do and too little time to do them. We might consider keeping our Christmas celebrations simple and meaningful rather than extravagant and complicated. This is just a suggestion to make the Christmas season more peaceful and joyful for ourselves and everyone around us.

The Gospel presents the eccentric prophet, John the Baptist, in jail and soon to be executed. He hears things about Jesus and wants to know from his disciples if He is really the one who is to come, the Messiah. Jesus has an answer. “Go tell John what you hear and see. The blind see; the lame walk; lepers are cleansed; the deaf hear; the dead are raised; the poor have the Good News preached to them.”

As healthcare workers we see these miracles that God performs through our doctors, nurses, medicine, and therapy. I often mention to patients that Jesus continues to perform miracles through modern medicine, technology, and health care. Just think of cataract surgery, the replacement parts that are available for ailing bodies, and the miracles that often happen in the ICU when someone seems to come back to life after having nearly died. Jesus has indeed come and is with us, continuing to heal and strengthen us every day.

Concerning the poor who hear the Good News, I am reminded of the Marguerite d’Youville Fund which has rescued people in dire need by providing a prescription, a bus ticket, heat, electricity, or food. I think of St. Mary’s Food Pantry which rescues people every day by giving a bag of needed groceries. My last suggestion is that we not forget the poor this Christmas. Rather than buying useless gifts for people who have everything, why not a donation to the Marguerite d’Youville Fund, to the Food Pantry, or to Haiti in the name of this person we love and want to honor. It’s called “alternative gift giving.” Rejoice, Jesus has already come!

Sr. Suzanne Beaudoin, SSCh
Director of Pastoral Care

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Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Monday, November 15th, 2010

Sunday, November 7, 2010

2 Maccabees 7:1-2, 9-14       2 Thessalonians 2:16-3:5           Luke 20:27-38 

The Gospel reading this week may well be called an arid passage, not one that is very inspirational or easily discussed.  However in conjunction with the first reading from Maccabees, I would say that the theme for this week is life after death.  Do we believe in life after death?  Do we believe that the way we live and the relationship one has with God make a difference?  Good questions to ponder… 

In the Old Testament reading we hear of a mother and her seven sons who were tortured and at least four of them put to death because they refused to go against one of the Jewish Laws.  Their martyrdom and their willingness to die rather than disobey God’s law actually amazed the pagan king. This mother and her sons believed in the God of Israel and they believed in an afterlife.  That is what gave them such courage and strength.

 In the Gospel passage, it is another matter.  The Pharisees and the Sadducees were two groups of Jews with different beliefs.  The Pharisees were very “religious,” very much concerned with the smallest prescriptions and rituals of the law.  The Sadducees were more into politics and wealth and, unlike the other group, they did not believe in the resurrection of the dead or in an afterlife.  Their question about the woman who had married seven brothers, one after another upon the death of the previous one, in order to give them descendants, was “Whose wife will she be in the afterlife?”  By asking such a question they were being facetious and sarcastic, trying to show how ridiculous it was to them to even believe in life after death.  Jesus takes them where they are and basically says that we must not think of heaven in terms of earth.  Life after death will be quite different because we will be quite different.

 Jesus is saying that God is a God of the living and that we continue to live after our physical death.  Our bodies are mortal.  As healthcare workers we are very familiar with the fact that our body wears out, can be diseased, can be broken in an accident.  We will all die, but we know neither the day, nor the hour.  Believing in life after death helps us to live well and to die with hope.  I always wonder what it is like to die when one thinks it is the end of everything…

 Many people who believe wonder about heaven.  Where is it?  What will it be like? Who will be there?  Many books have been written about all those issues. One thing is for sure, it is a mystery to us now.  As healthcare workers, may we all strive to be witnesses of hope to our patients and to one another, that there is more love, more goodness, more happiness to come in life after death.  Let us believe and trust… The second reading reminds us of this by saying that God our Father has loved us and given us everlasting encouragement and good hope through his grace. 

Sr. Suzanne Beaudoin, SSCh
Director of Pastoral Care

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Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

Monday, October 4th, 2010

Sunday, October 3, 2010  

Reflection for the Twenty-seventh Sunday
Habakkuk 1:2-3, 2:2-4 2     Timothy 1:6-8, 13-14       Luke 17:5-10   

Both the first and second readings mention faith, which seems to be the theme for today. “The just one, because of his faith, shall live!” Does this mean that the faith-filled person will live forever with God in eternity? Does it mean that a person with faith will live a fuller life here on earth? I suspect it means both.  

The Gospel reading from Luke shows us the disciples admitting their need. They ask for God’s help, for an increase of faith. Might we need to do the same? Jesus answers with a metaphor for faith. “If you have faith the size of a mustard seed…” Jesus says. A mustard seed is very tiny, develops strong roots and becomes a rather large, sturdy bush. Once, when conducting a Bible sharing with college students, I brought in mustard seeds to give them. We were all stunned by how tiny they are.Jesus was trying to impress the disciples with the fact that faith is the greatest force in the world. This saying means that even that which looks completely impossible becomes possible, if it is approached with faith. We have only to think of the number of scientific marvels, of the number of surgical operations, of the feats of endurance, which today have been achieved and which, less than fifty years ago, would have been registered as impossible. If we approach a thing with a “can’t be done” attitude, chances are that it won’t. If we approach a task thinking that it “must be done,” chances are that it will. Faith is indeed a gift from God but it translates into an attitude and way of life. Even a little bit of faith makes things possible. We need to remember that we approach no task alone, but with us there is God and all God’s power. What an attitude to have, especially for us, who work in the medical field!  

The second part of the Gospel reading may seem a bit strange. Jesus tells a parable about a good and diligent servant to whom the master owes no thanks because the servant simply did his duty. If we do our duty, do what is right, kind and just, we experience our own inner rewards: satisfaction for a job well done, inner peace for choosing what is right and good. God does not need to thank us or reward us. We cannot earn God’s love or merit reward. God already loves us because God is Creator and we are his beloved children. Do we believe we are God’s beloved children? Do we treat everyone as God’s beloved children?  

What a different world and workplace we would have if we did…!  

With faith, let us remember that nothing is impossible to God…   

Sr. Suzanne Beaudoin, SSCh
Director of Pastoral Care  

 

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Twenty-Second Sunday of Ordinary Time

Tuesday, September 7th, 2010

August 29, 2010 

Sirach 3:17-18, 28-29            Hebrews 12:18-19, 22-24               Luke 14:1, 7-14 

The theme of the readings is HUMILITY.  That’s not a word that many of us really understand or that we relish.  In our past, we were often taught that humility meant putting oneself down.  That’s really not the meaning of humility.  A prominent spiritual writer of the day, Sr. Joan Chittister, says “To be humble is not to be diminished.”  I once read and heard that  “humility is truth.”  How so?  The humble person can acknowledge his or her talents and successes as gifts from God.  The humble person can accept compliments without denying them.  These are examples of being honest, of being in the truth.  It is not arrogance but truth and it implies knowing who is the Giver of all good gifts. 

One of the lessons of humility in the first reading is to accept to be loved by others but to seek only to be rewarded by God.  When I am truly aware of my own truth, I am not driven to spend life satisfying my ego more than my need, Sr. Joan Chittister says, therefore I harbor no delusions of grandeur. As the second reading suggests, we seek not to be great, but to be faithful, and God’s justice will both motivate us and reward us. 

In the Gospel of Luke we meet Jesus at a meal.  Luke offers us many stories and parables involving meals and fellowship.  Jesus tells a parable that is both clear and practical.  He is really telling us not to be arrogant, not to seek the best and highest places at a banquet.  It is far better to be asked to come forward than to be asked to vacate a spot for someone more important.  He also reminds us not to invite to our meals and festivities only people who can reciprocate.  How about inviting the poor, the lonely, and the lowly who may never be able to invite us back or reward us in any way?  That is called disinterested giving and it implies humility, not selfishness and arrogance. 

How do we maintain this spirit of humility? Let us remember that however much we know, we still know very little compared to the sum total of knowledge.  However much we have achieved, when we die or leave our position, life and work will go on here without us. Whatever gifts or talents we have come from the Creator and thus our hearts must be grateful and not arrogant.  We need to develop these gifts and use them for the good of others and not for self-aggrandizement. 

For us who work in healthcare, when we think we are kind, compassionate, and generous, let us remember that we are not perfect and that Jesus is our model.  We might then realize that there is room for improvement in our attitudes and actions and in our efforts for patient-centered care.  Realizing that “humility is truth” will help us in our work, in our personal lives, and in our relationship with God, the Giver of all good gifts. 

Sr. Suzanne Beaudoin, SSCh
Director of Pastoral Care

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