January 29, 2017

Posted by Mary Ann Peterson on 2/22/17

4th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Reflection from Fr. Leo

Jesus’ teachings in today’s gospel sum up the Christian life.  In the Beatitudes, Jesus declared “blessed” all that common thinking would think of as bad.  Normally we wouldn’t think of those suffering injustice, or morning loved ones to ... Read More »

January 22, 2017

Posted by Mary Ann Peterson on 2/22/17

3rd Sunday - Reflection by Fr. Leo

Peter, Andrew, James and John are called by the Lord to join him in his ministry as apostles.  The radical response of the disciples always takes me by surprise.  These men, though leaving as brothers, leave “life” as they knew it ... Read More »

January 15, 2017

Posted by Mary Ann Peterson on 2/22/17

2nd Sunday In Ordinary Time - Reflection by Fr. Leo

Liturgically, every year we celebrate the paschal mystery, the life death and resurrection of the Christ.  Having just completed the celebration of Christ’s birth, we now move into the remembrance and celebration of his public ministry.  It is ... Read More »

January 8, 2017

Posted by Mary Ann Peterson on 2/22/17

Feast of the Epiphany – Reflection by Fr. Leo

Three wise men follow a star they believe will lead them to deeper wisdom.  These three men are searchers and as such make a pilgrimage to the Lord.  All pilgrimages are journeys lived out in the active efforts of ... Read More »

January 1, 2017

Posted by Mary Ann Peterson on 2/22/17

Mary Mother of God – A Reflection by Fr. Leo

“God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts,

crying out, "“Abba, Father!"

So you are no longer a slave but a son,

and if a son then also an heir, through God.”

If I’m honest, ... Read More »

December 25, 2016

Posted by Mary Ann Peterson on 2/22/17

Christmas  - a Reflection by Fr. Leo

What makes Christmas unique from other holidays is that we give gifts to celebrate love.  As Christians we celebrate the foundation and source of our love; God.  This is the true gift we celebrate and quite a gift it is when ... Read More »

December 18, 2016

Posted by Mary Ann Peterson on 2/22/17

4th Sunday in Advent - A Reflection by Fr. Leo

Joseph seems to be the major character in today’s gospel.  Like Mary, he plays a role in Christ being born into time as we know it.  He is guided, it says, by a dream to take Mary as ... Read More »

December 11, 2016

Posted by Mary Ann Peterson on 2/22/17

3rd Sunday of Advent—A Reflection by Fr. Leo

“Behold I am sending my messenger ahead of you; he will prepare your way before you.”

                                                             (Mt 11:10)

Jesus is the messenger sent by God to lead us into the fullness of God’s Kingdom. Jesus ... Read More »

December 4, 2016

Posted by Mary Ann Peterson on 2/22/17

2nd Sunday of Advent - A Reflection by Fr. Leo

“Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!” (MT 3:1)

Clearly “repentance,” is the theme of today’s gospel.  So what then is “repentance” and how do we go about repenting?

The first requirement for repentance ... Read More »

November, 27, 2016

Posted by Mary Ann Peterson on 11/17/16

First Sunday in Advent - A Reflection by Fr. Leo

Each day we pray for the Father’s kingdom to come on earth as it is in heaven.  Our first reading from Isaiah gives us a glimpse of what that might look like. “They shall beat their swords into ... Read More »