12-05-21 - 2nd Sunday of Advent - Fr. Leo

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 11/30/21

2nd Sunday of Advent - Fr. Leo

“Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths.”

In Luke’s gospel, John the Baptist quotes the Prophet Isaiah, “Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths.”  John’s quote advocates making room for God in our lives.  Just as we may ... Read More »

11-28-21 - 1st Sunday of Advent - Fr. Leo

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 11/18/21

1st Sunday of Advent - Fr. Leo

As a Church, we have celebrated the fulfillment of Jesus’ promised resurrection.  In death, we die with Christ and will rise in him to the fullness of God’s presence in the Kingdom of heaven.

As we begin the liturgical year today, on this ... Read More »

11-21-21 - Christ The King - Fr. Leo

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 11/12/21

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

Today’s Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe marks the end of our liturgical year.  Our first reading gives us a vision of Christ’s victory when he will triumph over sin and death ... Read More »

11-14-21 - 33rd Sunday OT B - Fr. Leo

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 11/11/21

33rd Sunday  - Fr. Leo

We are approaching the end of the liturgical year.  This is why the end times and what they may be like is the subject of our scriptures.  At Christ’s second coming, comes the end of life in this world with continued life in the next.  In that ... Read More »

11-07-21 - 32nd Sunday OT - Fr. Leo

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 11/04/21

32nd Sunday  - Fr. Leo

Last week’s homily ended with the thought that God wants, not only to be our friend whom we see every day in passing, Jesus wants us to be his lover.  He wants us to love him as he loves us.

With God at the ... Read More »