8-14-22 - 20th Sunday OT - Fr. Leo

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 8/09/22

20th Sunday - Fr. Leo

In our first reading from the Prophet Jeremiah, the Lord rescues him from death.  Though cast in a dark well of mud, Jeremiah is brought into the light by the grace of God. Our psalm today could be his rejoicing. “You are my help and ... Read More »

8-07-22 - 19th Sunday OT - Fr. Leo

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 8/01/22

19th Sunday - Fr. Leo

Michael Casey’s book, “Living in the Truth,” talks about why people don’t like religion.  One of the reasons he sites, is the Me-First culture which is an expression of hedonism.  Religion sets boundaries and some people want to live as if there were no boundaries.  Our current ... Read More »

7-31-22 - 18th Sunday OT - Fr. Leo

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 7/22/22

18th Sunday - Fr. Leo

“Thus will it be for all who store up treasure for themselves but are not rich in what matters to God.”

The Gospel makes a distinction between possessions and being possessed.   Or, between living for one’s self and living in union withothers.  The rich man in ... Read More »

7-24-22 - 17th Sunday OT - Fr. Leo

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 7/19/22

17th Sunday - Fr. Leo

Today we are given a lesson on how to pray and some insight into the God to whom we pray.  Our first reading from Genesis replaces a fiery punishing God which we sometimes associate with God, and gives us a God of mercy and ... Read More »

7-17-22 - 16th Sunday OT - Fr. Leo

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 7/12/22

16th Sunday - Fr. Leo

Humility and attentiveness appear as two aspects of the spiritual life in today’s readings.  In our first reading from Genesis, Abraham puts himself at the service of the Lord who visited him.  Begging them to stay he presents them with a wonderful meal and waits on ... Read More »

7-10-22 - 15th Sunday OT - Fr. Leo

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 7/01/22

15th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Fr. Leo

A Judaic scholar asked Jesus, “What must I do to inherit everlasting life?”  His question is already answered in our first reading by Moses who teaches that God’s ways are within our hearts.  All we need to do is carry it out.  Jesus appeals ... Read More »

7-3-22 - 14th Sunday OT - Fr. Leo

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 7/01/22

14th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Fr. Leo

When the 72 disciples returned from their first mission they reported how demons were subject to them, and Jesus affirms this when he said he saw them fall from the sky like lightning.  Sounds like a war zone to me. A real combat ... Read More »

6-26-22 - 13th Sunday OT C - Fr. Leo

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 6/21/22

13th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Fr. Leo

Living in the Holy Spirit will periodically take us out of our comfort zone.  These threshold moments though difficult, give birth to real faith. If we are willing to follow God’s will, then we must be ready to live without certainty.  Faith in ... Read More »

6-19-22 - The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ - Fr. Leo

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 6/14/22

The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ - Fr. Leo

What was lost when Adam and Eve left Eden, was life lived without shame, guilt and a fear of death.  Adam and Eve covered themselves with fig leaves.  They could no longer stand naked before God or each other.  Trust in ... Read More »

6-12-22 - The Most Holy Trinity - Fr. Leo

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 6/07/22

Solemnity of the Holy Trinity - Fr. Leo

Through the gift of the Holy Spirit celebrated in Pentecost, we receive the spirit of adoption making us children of God.  For all who profess Jesus as Lord, the Spirit is in them and they share in the Trinitarian life of God.  As ... Read More »