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 »

6-06-21 - Solemnity of the Body and Blood - Fr. Leo Schneider

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 5/26/21

Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ - Fr. Leo 

We gather here today, as on every Sunday, to celebrate and deepen the presence of God in our souls.  Because God is always within us, soul work is learning to live in the Holy Spirit who stirs our ... Read More »

5-30-21 - The Holy Trinity - Fr. Leo Schneider

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 5/26/21

The Most Holy Trinity - Fr. Leo

Each of us was baptized into God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.  This Holy Trinity is a mystery, so for us the spiritual life is living in mystery.  Thinking about spirituality as mystery, confronts many people’s mindset in this modern age. ... Read More »

5-23-21 - Pentecost - Fr. Leo Schneider

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 5/19/21

Pentecost - Fr. Leo

Last Sunday, I entertained the idea that we live in two worlds.  One, the material physical world that we can see, taste, smell and feel.  The second world, the world of the Spirit that we cannot see, but yet know, if not through the senses, ... Read More »

5-16-21 - Ascension of the Lord - Fr. Leo

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 5/11/21

The Ascension of the Lord - Fr. Leo

Beloved, if God so loved us, We must also love one another.  (1st John 4:11)

Jesus reconciles us to God, but also to each other. In God’s world there is only an us, no us-them.  Loving is hard.  Most of all, ... Read More »

5-09-21 - 6th Easter - Fr. Leo

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 5/04/21

6th Easter - Fr. Leo

 In the Acts of the Apostles, Peter says, “In truth, I see that God shows no partiality. Rather, in every nation whoever fears him and acts uprightly is acceptable to him.” Peter proclaims this truth after experiencing it first hand. He witnesses the Holy ... Read More »

5-02-21 - 5th Easter - Fr. Leo

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 4/27/21

5th Easter - Fr. Leo

We live, and move, and have our being.  These are all gifts from our creator who sustains them at every moment.  Our earthly life will cease when our bodies stop moving.  However, our ‘being’ lives for ever.  Our being is timeless.  We always were ... Read More »