Browsing the 2022 archive of Pastor's Column
1-01-23 - The solemnity of Mary, Mother of God - Fr. Leo
Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 12/21/22
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God - Fr. Leo
“Brothers and sisters:When the fullness of time had come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to ransom those under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons.As proof that you are sons, ... Read More »
12-25-22 - The Nativity of the Lord - Fr. Leo
Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 12/15/22
The Nativity of the Lord - Fr. Leo
“In Silence, God ceases to be an object and becomes an experience." — Thomas Merton
One of the great hymns of Christmas, is Silent Night. Singing the docile melody brings inner peace as we sing, “Silent night! Holy night! All is ... Read More »
12-18-22 - 4th Advent - Fr. Leo Schneider
Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 12/09/22
4th Sunday of Advent - Fr. Leo
The beauty of creation reflects the wonder, power and continuing presence of God. Any person who communes with nature knows this. Awe rises in the heart of the one who takes the time to absorb the beauty of creation. Sunsets and sunrises, a hike in ... Read More »
12-11-22 - 3rd Advent - Fr. Leo Schneider
Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 12/05/22
3rd Sunday of Advent - Fr. Leo
“It Gets better,” is a phrase used by the It Gets Better project started a few years ago to help young LGBTQ+ people feel better about themselves in the process of embracing their sexual identity. The hope was to reduce suicides in that demographic.
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12-04-22 - 2nd Advent - Fr. Leo Schneider
Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 12/05/22
2nd Sunday of Advent - Fr. Leo
“May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to think in harmony with one another, in keeping with Christ Jesus, that with one accord you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.” (Rom. 15)
Paul ... Read More »
11-27-22 - 1st Advent - Fr. Leo
Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 11/17/22
1st Sunday of Advent - Fr. Leo
Living in expectation of God’s imminent coming, is the way of living in today’s gospel. While we are always conscious of Jesus’ coming in time in his incarnate birth celebrated in Christmas, we are also aware that he will come at the end ... Read More »
11-20-22 - The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe - Fr. Leo
Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 11/11/22
The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe - Fr. Leo
As Jesus spent his last painful moments on the cross in today’s gospel, we are given a summary of his mission. On one side of him an unrepentant convict, taunts Jesus. Out of desperation he challenges Jesus ... Read More »
11-13-22 - 33rd Sunday OT - C - Fr. Leo
Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 11/08/22
33rd Sunday - Fr. Leo
As we come to the end of the liturgical year, our readings image the end times. At the same time we are warned to disregard those who think they know when the end is coming. The end will come. For most of us though, I think ... Read More »
11-06-22 - 32 OT C - Fr. Leo
Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 11/03/22
32nd Sunday - Fr. Leo
Throughout history there has been tension between divine law and human law. Divine law being what we believe is God’s truth and will, and human law being based on that incorporating the morays and societal norms for groups of people to be able to live ... Read More »
10-30-22 - 31 OT C - Fr. Leo Schneider
Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 10/28/22
31st Sunday - Fr. Leo
God’s patient love is revealed in Jesus’ calling Zacchaeus to come to him. Gods grace is made real in Zacchaeus’ life because he was at least curious enough to seek the Lord by running ahead and climbing a tree to see Jesus. So with planning, action ... Read More »