February 2, 2020

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 1/28/20

Presentation of the Lord - Fr. Leo

Mosaic tradition called for the first born male to be dedicated to God.  Fulfilling their religious practice Mary and Joseph bring Jesus to the temple to be blessed.  They bring, not a sheep-the offering of the rich, but two birds.  One offered ... Read More »

January 26, 2020

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 1/21/20

3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time - Fr. Leo

As the days get longer this time of year, it is fitting we ponder the great image of “the light,” in our scriptures today.  From the prophet Isaiah we hear these words:

“The people who walked in darkness

have seen a ... Read More »

January 12, 2020

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 1/14/20

Baptism of the Lord - Fr. Leo

We hear of Jesus’ manifestation as the Son of God in Matthew’s gospel.  God’s voice came from heaven saying, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.”  From the Acts of the Apostles we hear that, “He went about ... Read More »

January 19, 2020

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 1/14/20

2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time - Fr. Leo

There was a sentence that caught my attention while I was reading the “Parochial and Plain Sermons,” of St. John Newman.  He wrote, “ For us Christ died; on us the Spirit has descended.”  While this is what our creed confesses, ... Read More »