Browsing the December 2019 archive of Pastor's Column
January 5, 2019
Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 12/30/19
The Epiphany of the Lord - Fr. Leo
One could contemplate many different things in today’s scriptures. For one, the gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh are symbolic of Christ’s life and mission. Myrrh signifying his death for us to join that to his resurrection and eternal life.
A ... Read More »
December 29, 2019
Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 12/30/19
Feast of the Holy Family - Fr. Leo
On YouTube, I’ve been watching clips of military personal surprising their loved ones by returning a bit early from long absences. Some are only a couple minutes long, but they warm and inspire my heart. Common to each clip is not ... Read More »
December 22, 2019
Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 12/30/19
4th Sunday Advent - Fr. Leo
We celebrate many of our Marian feast days with the passage from Luke’s gospel that celebrates Mary’s yes to God’s will, when the angel Gabriel invites her to become the mother of the Son of God. Today’s gospel passage from Matthew, is a ... Read More »
December 15, 2019
Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 12/30/19
3rd Sunday Advent - Fr. Leo
"Go and tell John what you hear and see.”
When John’s disciples ask Jesus if he is the “one-to-come,” he doesn’t say, “Yes, I’m the one.” Rather than proclaim himself, he simply invites them to tell John what they see. All the miraculous ... Read More »
December 8, 2019
Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 12/30/19
2nd Advent - Fr. Leo
“Produce good fruit as evidence of your repentance.” Mt
In our preparing the way of the Lord, we begin with conforming our lives to Christ’s. Thus our prayer and devotion in this Advent season is aimed at living all aspects of our lives in ... Read More »
December 1, 2019
Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 12/30/19
1st Advent - Fr. Leo
“Come, let us climb the Lord mountain.”
Our first reading from the Book of the Prophet Isaiah, chapter two, verses one through five, gives us a great image to guide our Advent journey. First, the Lord’s mountain is established as the highest mountain. This ... Read More »