Browsing the 2016 archive of Pastor's Column

September 18, 2016

Posted by Mary Ann Peterson on 9/30/16

25th Sunday in Ordinary Time

 

Today’s gospel contrasts worldly wisdom with spiritual wisdom.  The story of the steward is not something we would expect to hear in the gospel.  Here a man misuses his masters wealth, and knowing he is about to be called on the carpet, makes ... Read More »

September 11, 2016

Posted by Mary Ann Peterson on 9/30/16

24th Sunday in Ordinary Time –

 A Reflection by Fr. Leo

 

The gospel we hear today is an old and familiar one.  We have heard it so many times that in some ways we may be tempted not to listen too closely.  It may be an old familiar ... Read More »

September 4, 2016

Posted by Mary Ann Peterson on 9/30/16

23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time -

A Reflection by Fr. Leo

 

Our short passage from the Book of Wisdom makes it abundantly clear that we can not know the mind of God. We have very little clarity about God’s ways, yet, it is the Holy Spirit from on ... Read More »

August 28, 2016

Posted by Mary Ann Peterson on 9/30/16

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

 

Today’s gospel seems to be in two parts.  The first part offers sound advice for attending social functions.  It is advice the ego can appreciate to save one from embarrassment.  Taking the lowest place of honor will ... Read More »

August 21, 2016

Posted by Mary Ann Peterson on 9/30/16

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 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 »

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 »