9-05-21 - 23rd Sunday OT - Fr. Leo

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 8/31/21

23rd Sunday  - Fr. Leo

In our first reading from the Prophet Isaiah, when the Lord says: “Say to those whose hearts are frightened: Be strong, fear not!,”  I thought, “Isn’t that asking a lot?”  Or, maybe too much?

If someone is frightened, it would be very hard for them to ... Read More »

8-29-21 - 22nd Sunday OT - Fr. Leo

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 8/24/21

22nd Sunday  - Fr. Leo

One way of discerning our spiritual life is to begin by considering its’ external aspects.  What do our actions reveal?  Are we forgiving, merciful, patient, understanding, kind and at the service of others?  Do we care for the orphan and the widow; those who are the outcast ... Read More »

8-22-21 - 21st Sunday OT B - Fr. Leo

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 8/10/21

21st Sunday  - Fr. Leo

Joshua, in our first reading, affirms his faith in the Lord and challenges his peers to do the same.  They join him in proclaiming their faith in God as the one who saves.  

In the gospel, Jesus does the same, but not all the disciples ... Read More »

8-15-21 - Assumption of Mary - Fr. Leo

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 8/09/21

Feast of the Assumption - Fr. Leo

“Rather, blessed are those who hear the word of God and observe it.” (Lk)

This last line of today’s gospel sums up the Christian life.  Living in Christ and sharing his Spirit unites us to God!  We come to share in Christ’s divinity as ... Read More »

8-08-21 - 19th Sunday OT - Fr. Leo

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 8/03/21

19th Sunday OT - Fr. Leo 

Today’s gospel echo’s the teaching in last weeks gospel.  Jesus is the bread of life that feeds our souls.  Love that comes from the heart is nourished in celebrating the unconditional love of Christ who died and rose for us, and is the indwelling of ... Read More »