9-12-21 - 24th Sunday OT - Fr. Leo

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 9/02/21

24th Sunday  - Fr. Leo

St. James, the author of our second reading, is always very practical in how faith is to find expression in our living.  He posses an absurdity to make his point.  Would we say to the hungry, naked and homeless person, “Have a good day, I’ll say ... Read More »

9-05-21 - 23rd Sunday OT - Fr. Leo

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 8/31/21

23rd Sunday  - Fr. Leo

In our first reading from the Prophet Isaiah, when the Lord says: “Say to those whose hearts are frightened: Be strong, fear not!,”  I thought, “Isn’t that asking a lot?”  Or, maybe too much?

If someone is frightened, it would be very hard for them to ... Read More »

8-29-21 - 22nd Sunday OT - Fr. Leo

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 8/24/21

22nd Sunday  - Fr. Leo

One way of discerning our spiritual life is to begin by considering its’ external aspects.  What do our actions reveal?  Are we forgiving, merciful, patient, understanding, kind and at the service of others?  Do we care for the orphan and the widow; those who are the outcast ... Read More »

8-22-21 - 21st Sunday OT B - Fr. Leo

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 8/10/21

21st Sunday  - Fr. Leo

Joshua, in our first reading, affirms his faith in the Lord and challenges his peers to do the same.  They join him in proclaiming their faith in God as the one who saves.  

In the gospel, Jesus does the same, but not all the disciples ... Read More »

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 »