8-15-21 - Assumption of Mary - Fr. Leo

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 8/09/21

Feast of the Assumption - Fr. Leo

“Rather, blessed are those who hear the word of God and observe it.” (Lk)

This last line of today’s gospel sums up the Christian life.  Living in Christ and sharing his Spirit unites us to God!  We come to share in Christ’s divinity as ... Read More »

8-08-21 - 19th Sunday OT - Fr. Leo

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 8/03/21

19th Sunday OT - Fr. Leo 

Today’s gospel echo’s the teaching in last weeks gospel.  Jesus is the bread of life that feeds our souls.  Love that comes from the heart is nourished in celebrating the unconditional love of Christ who died and rose for us, and is the indwelling of ... Read More »

8-01-21 - 18th Sunday OT - Fr. Leo

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 7/27/21

18th Sunday OT - Fr. Leo 

Today’s readings invite us to be soulful in our living. Soulfulness, as a way of being and living revealed in the scriptures', comparing and contrasting earthly food and ‘heavenly” food.  We need both.  Earthly food sustains the body, that is why the Israelites groaned about ... Read More »

7-25-21 - 17th Sunday OT - Fr. Leo

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 7/20/21

17th Sunday OT - Fr. Leo 

In both our first reading from the Second book of Kings, and in our gospel passage from John chapter six, food meant for a few, ends up feeding multitudes.  There is a ‘miracle’ in this, that we are asked to participate in.

When we ... Read More »

7-18-21 - 16th Sunday OT - Fr. Leo

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 7/13/21

16th Sunday OT - Fr. Leo 

The relationship between solitude and active ministry is clearly portrayed in Mark’s gospel this morning.  So busy with people’s needs, Jesus and the disciples didn’t even have time to eat.  So, to sustain themselves and their ministry, Jesus invites them to a quiet ... Read More »

7-11-21 - 15th Sunday OT - Fr. Leo

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 7/01/21

15th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Fr. Leo 

The role of prophets in sacred history has been to call us back, or to make clear again, the voice and will of God.  Prophets speak God’s truth.  Truth about love which shapes our values, ethics, and sense of justice.

Jesus ... Read More »

7-04-21 - 14th Sunday OT - Fr. Leo

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 6/29/21

14th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Fr. Leo 

The sentence that draws my attention in today’s passage from Mark’s gospel, which I think bears reflection is, “And they took offense at him.”  Truly a sad moment when they close their hearts to Jesus and turn on him.  We have to ... Read More »

6-27-21 - 13 OT - Fr. Leo

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 6/22/21

13th Sunday OT - Fr. Leo 

Mark’s gospel records many healings in today’s gospel.  The one that catches my attention is the woman who suffered a hemorrhage for twelve years.  Desperate she places her faith In Jesus and simply touches his garment and is cured.  The story could end ... Read More »

6-20-21 - 12 OT - Fr. Leo Schneider

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 6/15/21

12th Sunday OT - Fr. Leo 

The disciples experience a crisis in today’s gospel.  While out on the water, gales of wind threaten their lives.  Full of fear and anxiety they plea to Jesus to save them.  Coming out of his peaceful sleep, he calms the wind and the waters.

Then ... Read More »

6-13-21 - 11 OT - Fr. Leo Schneider

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 6/08/21

11th Sunday OT - Fr. Leo 

The gospel today gives us two parables that teach us how to live in God.  First, is the parable of scattering the seed.  The seed is the Word of God, the invitation to live in God.  What is significant in this narrative is ... Read More »