Browsing the 2016 archive of Pastor's Column

May 8, 2016

Posted by Mary Ann Peterson on 6/06/16

The Ascension Of The Lord -

A Reflection By Fr. Leo

 

Before Jesus entered his public ministry, he was tested for 40 days in the desert.  From that time of prayer and reflection he emerged to begin his public ministry.  The gospel today mentions that Jesus appeared for ... Read More »

May 1, 2016

Posted by Mary Ann Peterson on 6/06/16

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6th Sunday of Easter - A Reflection by Fr. Leo

 

A profoundly significant decision was reached in  Jerusalem when the early Church met and decided that circumcision was not required by the Holy Spirit for the gentile men who were coming to believe in Jesus as the Christ. 

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April 17, 2016

Posted by Mary Ann Peterson on 4/20/16

Fourth Sunday of Easter- A Reflection from Erin O’Leary

 

As we continue the joyous Easter Season, we might call to mind the early Christians who faced persecution and death to celebrate Mass and yet were still able to be joyful in their faith.  Often, these early Christians celebrated ... Read More »

April 10, 2016

Posted by Mary Ann Peterson on 4/20/16

Third Sunday of Easter- A Reflection from Erin O’Leary

 

Today’s First Reading sees the apostles in conflict with the Jewish leaders for speaking about and in the Holy Name of Jesus.  Teaching in Jesus’ name meant that belief in Jesus continued to grow.  As we celebrate our Centennial ... Read More »

April 24, 2016

Posted by Mary Ann Peterson on 4/20/16

Fifth Sunday of Easter - A Reflection by Fr. Leo

 

It is hard to comprehend the inner peace of Jesus in today’s gospel.  Judas has just left to betray him and Jesus is talking about being glorified by God and gives his final instruction to his disciples to ... Read More »

April 3, 2016

Posted by Mary Ann Peterson on 3/30/16

Second Sunday of Easter - A Reflection by Fr. Leo

 

Thomas, who represents all of us, is the hero of today’s gospel.  Not having a personal experience of Christ risen, he doesn’t come to believe until Jesus’ second visit to see him specifically.  When he does come to ... Read More »

March 27, 2016

Posted by Mary Ann Peterson on 3/23/16

Easter Sunday Reflection

 

Dear Parishioners,

 

Thank you for your participation through the Lenten Season and the Holy Triduum.  When we are present with our minds and hearts, the presence of the Spirit strengthens our community and blesses us with the powerful gifts of the Holy Spirit.

 

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March 20, 2016

Posted by Mary Ann Peterson on 3/16/16

Easter Triduum - Fr. Leo

 

The Pascal Mystery, the life, death and resurrection of Christ is the drama that unfolds in the coming celebrations this week of Holy Thursday -The Last Supper, Good Friday - The Passion of Christ and the Easter Vigil - the Resurrection of Christ.  ... Read More »

March 13, 2016

Posted by Mary Ann Peterson on 3/09/16

5th Sunday of Lent – A Reflection by Fr. Leo

 

Jesus was put between a rock and a hard place.  If he argued with the Law of Moses, he would be condemned.  If he said Moses was right, they would have killed the woman.  Jesus didn’t want to ... Read More »

March 6, 2016

Posted by Mary Ann Peterson on 3/09/16

Fourth Sunday of Lent - A Reflection by Fr. Leo

 

When I first pulled up the readings on line for this 4th Sunday in Lent and read the Gospel, I thought, “here we go again, a so familiar story that needs to sound new again.”  Then when I ... Read More »