Is there a reason why scriptures at Mass are read without much inflection?

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In this Random Nun Clip, a listener asks why, with so much joy in scripture, that there are lackluster lectors at Mass.. Hear the full Ask Sister podcast at AS137.

IGF025 In Good Faith with Sister Judy Zielinski, OSF

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IGF025 In Good Faith with Sister Judy Zielinski, OSF, recorded live on March 27, 2013. Produced by aNunsLife.org Ministry. Topics include: documentary film We Shall Not Be Moved, vocation as sister and storyteller, bringing the Gospel to life.  

The Prodigal Child: A Lesson on God's Unfairness?

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The story of the prodigal child (Luke 15:17-24), which was proclaimed at liturgy earlier this Lent, is perhaps one of the most beloved parables regarding repentance and forgiveness.  The richness of the teaching within grows as one takes the time to peel back the layers.

Scripture Birthday Blessings

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Sister Maxine's sister was one of the birthday celebrands and when they were talking, she noted that on her birthday -- 3/16 -- she always remembers the inspiring verse from the Gospel of Saint John 3:16 ... So we wondered, what scripture verse correlates to our birthdays?

"Turn our sorrow into wholeness"

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Queen Esther rocks the scripture reading today! I love the stories about women in the scripture, and Esther’s is action-packed.