Browsing the March 2016 archive of Pastor's Column

April 3, 2016

Posted by Mary Ann Peterson on 3/30/16

Second Sunday of Easter - A Reflection by Fr. Leo

 

Thomas, who represents all of us, is the hero of today’s gospel.  Not having a personal experience of Christ risen, he doesn’t come to believe until Jesus’ second visit to see him specifically.  When he does come to ... Read More »

March 27, 2016

Posted by Mary Ann Peterson on 3/23/16

Easter Sunday Reflection

 

Dear Parishioners,

 

Thank you for your participation through the Lenten Season and the Holy Triduum.  When we are present with our minds and hearts, the presence of the Spirit strengthens our community and blesses us with the powerful gifts of the Holy Spirit.

 

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March 20, 2016

Posted by Mary Ann Peterson on 3/16/16

Easter Triduum - Fr. Leo

 

The Pascal Mystery, the life, death and resurrection of Christ is the drama that unfolds in the coming celebrations this week of Holy Thursday -The Last Supper, Good Friday - The Passion of Christ and the Easter Vigil - the Resurrection of Christ.  ... Read More »

March 13, 2016

Posted by Mary Ann Peterson on 3/09/16

5th Sunday of Lent – A Reflection by Fr. Leo

 

Jesus was put between a rock and a hard place.  If he argued with the Law of Moses, he would be condemned.  If he said Moses was right, they would have killed the woman.  Jesus didn’t want to ... Read More »

March 6, 2016

Posted by Mary Ann Peterson on 3/09/16

Fourth Sunday of Lent - A Reflection by Fr. Leo

 

When I first pulled up the readings on line for this 4th Sunday in Lent and read the Gospel, I thought, “here we go again, a so familiar story that needs to sound new again.”  Then when I ... Read More »