10-31-21 - 31st Sunday OT - Fr. Leo

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 10/26/21

31st Sunday  - Fr. Leo

In answering the scribe in today’s gospel, Jesus sums up the spiritual life.  We are to love God with our whole being, heart, soul, mind and strength.  Then Jesus adds a new dimension insuperable from the first in the second command to love our neighbor as ... Read More »

10-24-21 - 30th Sunday OT B - Fr. Leo

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 10/19/21

30th Sunday  - Fr. Leo

Mark’s gospel records Bartimaeus’ receiving his sight through Christ’s healing presence.  We can look at this healing in two different ways.  First, that Jesus, so in union with God, physically heals Bartimeaus through the power of God in the Holy Spirit.  I have no doubt that this ... Read More »

10-17-21 - 29th Sunday OT - Fr. Leo

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 10/12/21

29th Sunday  - Fr. Leo

“For the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many.” (Mk)

It is infinitely inspiring to reflect on Jesus, the Son of God, being the servant of all.  It touches the ... Read More »

10-10-21 - 28th Sunday OT B - Fr. Leo

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 10/05/21

28th Sunday  - Fr. Leo

Security is something we all seek.  We all want social, financial, and spiritual security. These desires are all healthy and normal. To be strong, however, they must be balanced.  Our deepest security can only come from our faith and trust in the goodness and love of ... Read More »