February 27, 2016

Posted by Mary Ann Peterson on 2/24/16

3rd Sunday of Lent - A reflection by Fr. leo

Got to love the parable of the fig tree.  The owner of the orchard wanted to uproot the tree because it had not bore fruit for three years.  That is a long time and there didn’t seem to ... Read More »

February 14, 2016

Posted by Mary Ann Peterson on 2/17/16

First Sunday of Lent – A Reflection by Fr. Leo

The devil’s second temptation to Jesus in the desert is a temptation to power.  If Jesus would worship him, he would have fame and dominion in return.  Jesus resists this temptation saying, “It is written: You shall worship ... Read More »

February 21, 2016

Posted by Mary Ann Peterson on 2/17/16

Second Sunday of Lent - A Reflection by Fr. Leo

Each year on this Second Sunday of Lent, we as a Church, celebrate the account of Jesus’ transfiguration.  The story captures a glimpse of Jesus glory.  A speechless experience for the disciples to strengthen their faith for the ... Read More »

February 7, 2016

Posted by Mary Ann Peterson on 2/04/16

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time – a reflection by Fr. Leo

Awed at the huge catch of fish, especially since they worked so hard and didn’t find any, Peter falls to his knees and says, “Depart from me, Lord, for I am a sinful man.”  Peter trembled before ... Read More »

January 31, 2016

Posted by Erin O'Leary on 2/03/16

Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

A reflection by Fr. Leo

Today's Gospel passage picks up where last Sunday's left off.  Jesus proclaimed the passage from Isaiah and claimed himself to be the one to bring God's word to fruition.  At first, all are amazed by him and the Spirit ... Read More »

January 24, 2016

Posted by Mary Ann Peterson on 1/22/16

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time - A Reflection by Fr. Leo

We hear the first four sentences of Luke’s gospel, then it jumps to the middle of chapter four.  Jumping over the infancy narrative we heard a few weeks ago, and also Jesus’ sojourn  in the desert, we ... Read More »

January 17, 2016

Posted by Mary Ann Peterson on 1/14/16

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time –

A Reflection by Fr. Leo

The last sentence of today’s Gospel reads, “Jesus did this (changed the water into wine) as the beginning of his signs at Cana in Galilee and so revealed his glory, and his disciples began to believe in ... Read More »

January 10, 2016

Posted by Mary Ann Peterson on 1/07/16

The Baptism of Our Lord – A Reflection by Fr. Leo

Elizabeth was six months pregnant when Mary visited her and her baby leapt in her womb for joy.  John was the baby who was predestined to announce the coming of the Christ.  John and Jesus were kinsman ... Read More »