Browsing the June 2023 archive of Pastor's Column
7-09-23 - 14th Sunday OT A - Fr. Leo Schneider
Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 6/30/23
14th Sunday Ordinary Time - Fr. Leo
“Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, And I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, For I am meek and humble of heart; And you will find rest for yourselves. For ... Read More »
7-02-23 - 13th Sunday OT - Fr. Leo Schneider
Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 6/27/23
13th Sunday Ordinary Time - Fr. Leo
An unnamed women of influence in our first reading from second Kings is a model of goodness. She is attracted to Elisha because as she said, “Elisha is a holy man of God.” She and her husband provide a room for him ... Read More »
6-25-23 - 12th Sunday OT - Fr. Leo
Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 6/27/23
12th Sunday Ordinary Time - Fr. Leo
We often speak of the symbolism of light and darkness to describe the struggle to overcome sin with the light of God’s love. This theme is ancient. It is found in all spiritual traditions and is a constant theme in the Old and New ... Read More »
6-18-23 - 11th Sunday OT - Fr. Leo Schneider
Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 6/13/23
11th Sunday Ordinary Time - Fr. Leo
Whenever we are hurt we tend to become defensive. It is our natural way of protecting ourselves quickly when attacked. This can lead us to hurt back or seeing the issue as “theirs.” And it may be their issue and not your own. If someone ... Read More »
6-11-23 - Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ - Fr. Leo Schneider
Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 6/06/23
The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ - Fr. Leo
Today’s gospel teaches by way of juxtaposition. The Jews take Jesus’ word literally, “How can he give us his flesh to eat?” While Jesus refers to his mystical presence communicated through the elements of bread and wine. We sometimes summarize our ... Read More »