Browsing the February 2017 archive of Pastor's Column
December 18, 2016
Posted by Mary Ann Peterson on 2/22/17
4th Sunday in Advent - A Reflection by Fr. Leo
Joseph seems to be the major character in today’s gospel. Like Mary, he plays a role in Christ being born into time as we know it. He is guided, it says, by a dream to take Mary as ... Read More »
December 11, 2016
Posted by Mary Ann Peterson on 2/22/17
3rd Sunday of Advent—A Reflection by Fr. Leo
“Behold I am sending my messenger ahead of you; he will prepare your way before you.”
(Mt 11:10)
Jesus is the messenger sent by God to lead us into the fullness of God’s Kingdom. Jesus ... Read More »
December 4, 2016
Posted by Mary Ann Peterson on 2/22/17
2nd Sunday of Advent - A Reflection by Fr. Leo
“Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!” (MT 3:1)
Clearly “repentance,” is the theme of today’s gospel. So what then is “repentance” and how do we go about repenting?
The first requirement for repentance ... Read More »