8-01-21 - 18th Sunday OT - Fr. Leo

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 7/27/21

18th Sunday OT - Fr. Leo 

Today’s readings invite us to be soulful in our living. Soulfulness, as a way of being and living revealed in the scriptures', comparing and contrasting earthly food and ‘heavenly” food.  We need both.  Earthly food sustains the body, that is why the Israelites groaned about ... Read More »

7-25-21 - 17th Sunday OT - Fr. Leo

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 7/20/21

17th Sunday OT - Fr. Leo 

In both our first reading from the Second book of Kings, and in our gospel passage from John chapter six, food meant for a few, ends up feeding multitudes.  There is a ‘miracle’ in this, that we are asked to participate in.

When we ... Read More »

7-18-21 - 16th Sunday OT - Fr. Leo

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 7/13/21

16th Sunday OT - Fr. Leo 

The relationship between solitude and active ministry is clearly portrayed in Mark’s gospel this morning.  So busy with people’s needs, Jesus and the disciples didn’t even have time to eat.  So, to sustain themselves and their ministry, Jesus invites them to a quiet ... Read More »

7-11-21 - 15th Sunday OT - Fr. Leo

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 7/01/21

15th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Fr. Leo 

The role of prophets in sacred history has been to call us back, or to make clear again, the voice and will of God.  Prophets speak God’s truth.  Truth about love which shapes our values, ethics, and sense of justice.

Jesus ... Read More »