Browsing the February 2021 archive of Pastor's Column
2-28-21 - 2nd Lent - Fr. Leo Schneider
Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 2/23/21
2nd Sunday of Lent - Fr. Leo
The image of Abraham about to sacrifice his only son is a disturbing one, it strikes at the core of what our hearts tell us is good. At least Rembrandt depicts this scene with Isaac’s face being covered by Abraham’s left hand. ... Read More »
2-21-21 - 1st Sunday of Lent - Fr. Leo Schneider
Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 2/18/21
1ST Sunday of Lent - Fr. Leo
On Wednesday we entered this holy season of Lent, a ‘spring’ time of renewal. As we move through these forty days to Easter, crowned by the celebration of Pentecost, we are being given the opportunity to come to know the Lord ... Read More »
2-14-21 - 6th Sunday OT - Fr. Leo Schneider
Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 2/09/21
6th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Fr. Leo
In the book of Leviticus we are given the law about lepers. If one is confirmed with leprosy, he or she is to dwell outside the camp, make their appearance noticeably different, and announce themselves “unclean,” where ever they go. There ... Read More »
2-07-21 - 5th Sunday OT - Fr. Leo Schneider
Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 2/02/21
5th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Fr. Leo
In our passage from Mark’s gospel, Jesus heals Simon’s mother-in-law. Soon everyone is looking for him. All want to be healed and have their demons cast out. If Jesus were here bodily this morning, there is not one of us who ... Read More »