Browsing the 2016 archive of Pastor's Column

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 »

June 26, 2016

Posted by Mary Ann Peterson on 6/23/16

Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time -

A Reflection by Fr. Leo

 

We all have comfort zones.  From how we start our day with a cup of coffee (thank you God), to where we live, to the friends we keep and how we save our money for the future ... Read More »

June 19, 2016

Posted by Mary Ann Peterson on 6/23/16

12th Sunday in Ordinary Time -

A Reflection by Fr. Leo

 

Today’s gospel from Luke, chapter 9:18-24, is based on the earlier parallel passage in Mark’s gospel, chapters 8:27-9:1.  Much has been changed in Luke’s version, because Luke writes for a different audience, Peter is not glorified here.  ... Read More »

June 12, 2016

Posted by Mary Ann Peterson on 6/23/16

11th Sunday in Ordinary Time -

A Reflection by Fr. Leo

 

Our Liturgy of the Word this morning centers around the mercy of God.  In the Second book of Samuel, David is forgiven his grave sin of killing a man and taking his wife.  Before Nathan tells him ... Read More »

June 5, 2016

Posted by Mary Ann Peterson on 6/06/16

Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time -

A Reflection by Fr. Leo

 

In our scripture readings today, Elijah prays to God and restores the widow’s son to life and Jesus, being God, restores another widow’s son saying, “Young man I tell you arise!”  Elijah prays for God’s intercession, Jesus, ... Read More »

May 29, 2016

Posted by Mary Ann Peterson on 6/06/16

Feast of Corpus Christi - A Reflection by Fr. Leo

 

On the night before Jesus was to be handed over he gave the disciples a way of remembering him after he was physically gone.  Drawing on the rich religious tradition of the Jews steeped in sacrifice to God ... Read More »

May 22, 2016

Posted by Mary Ann Peterson on 6/06/16

Solemnity of the Holy Trinity -

 A Reflection by Fr. Leo

 

John’s gospel, that we hear from today, is deeply rooted in his understanding of the Holy Trinity.  John’s Jesus teaches his disciples that the Holy Spirit will guide then in the truth; a truth that comes from ... Read More »

May 15, 2016

Posted by Mary Ann Peterson on 6/06/16

Pentecost - A Refection by Fr. Leo

 

Jesus asks that we love him by living in the same Christ consciousness that united him with the Father and the Holy Spirit.  To love Christ is to love the Father and to love the Father is to love the Son.  ... Read More »