Browsing the August 2016 archive of Pastor's Column

August 14, 2016

Posted by Mary Ann Peterson on 8/17/16

20th Sunday in Ordinary Time -

Reflection by Fr. Leo

 

“Prince of Peace,” is one of the titles we proclaim Christ to be at Christmas time.  We hear it in the scriptures and in our hymns.  With this phrase we envision Christ bringing the fullness of peace into ... Read More »

August 21, 2016

Posted by Mary Ann Peterson on 8/17/16

21st Sunday in Ordinary Time –

 A Reflection by Fr. Leo

 

One thing I have noticed about people who are good at what they do, be they artists, mechanics, or athletes, they have a deep passion about what they do. They seem to sleep, eat and breathe their ... Read More »

August 7, 2016

Posted by Mary Ann Peterson on 8/04/16

19th Sunday in Ordinary Time -

A Reflection by Fr. Leo

 

Knowing God’s will and living according to God’s will is the purpose of the Spiritual life.  In the Gospel, the one who does not know God’s will, is not as accountable for living apart from God.  But ... Read More »

July 31, 2016

Posted by Mary Ann Peterson on 8/04/16

18th Sunday in Ordinary Time -

A Reflection by Fr. Leo

 

Vanity, is the theme of our scriptures today.  And they make it clear that vanity is not compatible with a healthy spiritual life.  The dictionary defines vanity as, “excessive pride in or admiration of one’s own appearance ... Read More »