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The Cross and the Copper Serpent

Photo of snail and pink turtlehead speaking the Shalom Snail poem, "The Cross and the Copper Serpent."
“The Cross and the Copper Serpent”
A reflection on Numbers 21:4-9 and John 3:13-17
Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross
©️2022 Gloria M. Chang

First Reading

From Mount Hor they set out by way of the Red Sea, to bypass the land of Edom, but the people’s patience was worn out by the journey; so the people complained against God and Moses, “Why have you brought us up from Egypt to die in the wilderness, where there is no food or water?

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Hail, Holy Queen

Photo of snail and marigolds with the Shalom Snail couplet printed beneath.
“Hail, Holy Queen”
A reflection on 1 Kings 2:19-20 and Luke 1:26-38
Memorial of the Queenship of Mary
©️2023 Gloria M. Chang

So Bathsheba went to King Solomon to speak to him on behalf of Adonijah. And the king rose to meet her and bowed down to her.

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Saints Martha, Mary, and Lazarus

Reflect on the faith of Saints Martha, Mary, and Lazarus! In John 11:19-27, Jesus proclaims, “I am the resurrection and the life.”
“Saints Martha, Mary, and Lazarus”
John 11:19-27 “in a snailshell”
Memorial of Saints Martha, Mary, and Lazarus
©️2021 Gloria M. Chang

And many of the Jews had come to Martha and Mary to comfort them about their brother. When Martha heard that Jesus was coming, she went to meet him; but Mary sat at home.

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Citizens of Heaven

Photo of snail and snapdragon speaking the Shalom Snail couplet, "Citizens of Heaven."
“Citizens of Heaven”
Philippians 3:20-21 “in a snailshell”
Friday of the Thirty-First Week in Ordinary Time (Year II)
©️2022 Gloria M. Chang

What does it mean to live as a citizen of heaven in a world focused on earthly desires?

Brothers, join in imitating me, and keep your eyes on those who walk according to the example you have in us. For many,

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