Browsing the August 2015 archive of Pastor's Column

August 30, 2015

Posted by Mary Ann Peterson on 8/28/15

22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time – A Reflection by Fr. Leo

 

One of my favorite TV shows, back when I used to watch TV, was Law and Order.  On Wednesday nights I’d tune in and the same intro stressing the words Law and Order began the hour.  The ... Read More »

August 23, 2015

Posted by Mary Ann Peterson on 8/28/15

21st Sunday in Ordinary Time B - a reflection by Fr. Leo

 

The prophet Joshua brings the Israelites to affirm their faith in the Lord.  Remembering all that God did for them they affirm, “Therefore we also will serve the Lord, for he is our God.”  The Apostles ... Read More »

August 16, 2015

Posted by Mary Ann Peterson on 8/12/15

20th Sunday in Ordinary Time – A Reflection by Fr. Leo

 

For the third week in a row Jesus states that he is the bread of life and that those who eat this bread will live forever.  As Catholics we also claim this as the meaning of the ... Read More »

August 9, 2015

Posted by Mary Ann Peterson on 8/06/15

19th Sunday in Ordinary Time – a reflection by Fr. Leo

 

Today’s Gospel continues the theme of the last two Sundays.  Jesus proclaims himself the bread of life whose presence conquers death.  The Eucharist we celebrate is our way of celebrating this life giving presence of God.  We ... Read More »

August 2, 2015

Posted by Mary Ann Peterson on 8/06/15

Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time –

                                         A Reflection by Fr. Leo

 

As the Israelites are making their way to freedom from the Egyptians, they grumble because of hunger and wonder if they would have been better off in Egypt.  God intercedes and provides them with ... Read More »