Browsing the July 2016 archive of Pastor's Column

July 24, 2016

Posted by Mary Ann Peterson on 7/14/16

17th Sunday in Ordinary Time -

A Reflection by Fr. Leo

 

“Faith without doubt, is idolatry.”  There is great truth in those five well known words from a theologian.  Unfortunately many of us were taught that doubt is bad; a sign of lack of faith.  Blind obedience was ... Read More »

July 17, 2016

Posted by Mary Ann Peterson on 7/14/16

Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time -

A Reflection by Fr. Leo

 

One of Judaism’s highest precepts is hospitality.  We see this in our first reading from Genesis.  The humble insistence on hospitality by Abraham and his wife Sarah is blessed by the birth of a child.  It is ... Read More »

July 10, 2016

Posted by Mary Ann Peterson on 7/14/16

15th Sunday In Ordinary Time -

A Reflection by Fr. Leo

 

 

Today’s gospel, containing the story often referred to as the story of the Good Samaritan, has many levels of meaning.  On the surface it reminds us that all peoples are our sisters and brothers.  We are ... Read More »

July 3, 2016

Posted by Mary Ann Peterson on 7/14/16

14th Sunday in Ordinary Time

 

“Behold, I am sending you like lambs among wolves.  Carry no money bag, no sack, no sandals….Do not move about from one house to another.”

 

Jesus required a radical commitment of his disciples.  They were to rely only on the Lord.  Even ... Read More »