Browsing the September 2015 archive of Pastor's Column
September 27, 2015
Posted by Mary Ann Peterson on 9/25/15
26th Sunday in Ordinary Time - A Reflection by Fr. Leo
The Seversons lived next door when I was growing up. They were Lutheran. Dad was a doctor and their daughter Helen was about my age. I remember coming home once and reporting to my mother that I ... Read More »
September 20, 2015
Posted by Mary Ann Peterson on 9/18/15
25th Sunday in Ordinary Time – A Reflection by Fr. Leo
The way of Wisdom and the spiritual life is a paradox for those not seeking her ways. We see this in our readings today in several ways. In the gospel Jesus redefines greatness and power. He teaches ... Read More »
September 13, 2015
Posted by Mary Ann Peterson on 9/08/15
24th Sunday in Ordinary Time - A reflection by Fr. Leo
Jesus says, “that the Son of Man must suffer greatly.” These are words we don’t want to hear. Like Peter, we want to remove such thoughts from our lives or at least minimize them. This is why ... Read More »
September 6, 2015
Posted by Mary Ann Peterson on 9/08/15
23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time – A Reflection by Fr. Leo
Years ago I attended a Sunday Mass at the Basilica of Saint Mary downtown here in Minneapolis. It’s a big space and there is a sense of drama with their liturgies. I sat and took it all ... Read More »