Browsing the February 2020 archive of Pastor's Column

March 1, 2020

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 2/28/20

1st Sunday of Lent - Fr. Leo

Jesus is lead by the Spirit into the desert where he fasted and prayed for forty days.  Being hungry in many ways, he became vulnerable and was tempted to be other than who God calls him to be.

First, the devil says: ... Read More »

February 23, 2020

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 2/19/20

Filling In For Father… by Erin O’Leary

“Be holy.”  “Be perfect.”  Today’s readings give us a clear and challenging direction for how we are to live.  How do we carry this out?  The readings tell us- We love God and love others and pray for others- even our enemies.  ... Read More »

February 16, 2020

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 2/19/20

Filling In For Father… by Erin O’Leary

Today’s readings are all about wisdom and “laws.”  What does it mean to live up to the “immense” wisdom of God?  God gives us freedom to choose our path in life, but how do we make sure we are on the right ... Read More »

February 9, 2020

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 2/05/20

5th Sunday of Ordinary Time - Fr. Leo

“Just so, your light must shine before others,

that they may see your good deeds

and glorify your heavenly Father.” (MT 5:16)

Jesus, on a very positive note, affirms that we are the light of the world.  Through us the Holy ... Read More »