Browsing the November 2020 archive of Pastor's Column

11-29-20 - 1st Advent - Fr. Leo

Posted by Erin O'Leary on 11/29/20

1st Sunday of Advent - Fr. Leo

“Be watchful! Be alert!”

Awaiting the revelation of Christ in every moment is the invitation of Advent.  

Waking up in this context is to do what we can to develop a God-consciousness at all times. The people in our first reading ... Read More »

THANKSGIVING BLESSING

Posted by Erin O'Leary on 11/25/20

Happy Thanks-giving to all of you from Fr. Leo

We are blessed by our ancestors who taught us to give thanks on this day for all our blessings. So from the heart we pause to be grateful, to let this feeling of gratitude bless us with its awareness that ... Read More »

11-22-20 Fr. Leo

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 11/13/20

The Solemnity of Christ, King of the Universe - Fr. Leo

“I myself will look after and tend my sheep.” (EZ 34:11)

These are God’s words to us.  It is God himself who will seek us out, bring us back, heal our wounds, and give us rest.  God is ... Read More »

11-15-2020 Fr. Leo

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 11/10/20

33rd Sunday - Fr. Leo

Listening to our Gospel passage from Matthew, we are reminded that we are all servants of God who is our “master.’  Servants who also have been entrusted with talents with which to serve their master’s plan.

The sad part of today’s parable, is the ... Read More »

11-08-2020 Fr. Leo

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 11/03/20

32nd Sunday - Fr. Leo

 As I read over today’s gospel, my thoughts on its meaning was shaped by the reading I’ve been doing these months.  Fr. Thomas Keating’s concept of Divine Therapy through contemplation, and Hollis’ writing around jungian’s concept of individuation of the true self, they both ... Read More »