Browsing the July 2015 archive of Pastor's Column

July 26, 2015

Posted by Mary Ann Peterson on 7/23/15

17th Sunday in Ordinary Time - A Reflection by Fr. Leo

 

For many years now I have pointed out that the true miracle in today’s gospel is the sharing inspired by Christ.  All shared what they had and there was more than enough left over. This is the ... Read More »

July 19, 2015

Posted by Mary Ann Peterson on 7/23/15

Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

- a reflection by Fr. Leo

 

“When Jesus got out of the boat and saw the vast crowd, his heart was moved with pity for them, for they were like sheep without a shepherd; and he began to teach them many things.” (Mk0

 

People were attracted to Jesus.  They came to him in great numbers.  He and his disciples hardly had time to rest.  What was it that attracted the crowds to Jesus?  What was their ... Read More »

July 12, 2015

Posted by Mary Ann Peterson on 7/23/15

Fifteenth Sunday on Ordinary Time -

 a reflection by Fr. Leo

 

“In Christ we were also chosen, destined in accord with the purpose of the One who accomplishes all things according to the intention of his will.” (II Cor)

 

Paul makes it clear that we are called ... Read More »

July 5, 2015

Posted by Mary Ann Peterson on 7/03/15

Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time -

              a reflection by Fr. Leo

 

What does it mean to be strong?  What does it mean to be weak?  Depending on the situation, the meaning of those words depends upon what side of an issue you are on.  We may see ... Read More »