Browsing the September 2021 archive of Pastor's Column

10-03-21 - 27th Sunday OT - Fr. Leo

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 9/28/21

27th Sunday  - Fr. Leo

Genesis was written to convey God as the loving creator of all things.  It’s not a factual story, but a story of faith and truth.  Such a story could not be written until there was a community with language and the ability to write.  The myth is ... Read More »

9-26-21 - 26th Sunday OT - Fr. Leo

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 9/21/21

26th Sunday  - Fr. Leo

“The precepts of the Lord give joy to the heart.”

Both our first reading from Numbers chapter 11, and our gospel from Mark chapter 9, give us instances where human reasoning misjudged the work of the Spirit.  A territorial jealousy is expressed by Joshua and ... Read More »

9-19-21 - 25th Sunday OT - Fr. Leo

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 9/14/21

25th Sunday  - Fr. Leo

Today’s passage from Mark’s gospel reveals that Jesus and his disciples were not on the same page in their reading of the meaning and purpose of life. While Jesus is talking about his suffering and death, the disciples are arguing about who among them ... Read More »

9-12-21 - 24th Sunday OT - Fr. Leo

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 9/02/21

24th Sunday  - Fr. Leo

St. James, the author of our second reading, is always very practical in how faith is to find expression in our living.  He posses an absurdity to make his point.  Would we say to the hungry, naked and homeless person, “Have a good day, I’ll say ... Read More »