1-30-22 - 4th Sunday of OT - Fr. Leo

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 1/25/22

4th Sunday OT - Fr. Leo

Jesus was rejected by those who knew him best.  Why, because God couldn’t be so familiar, could he?  He wouldn’t be human, would he?

Yes, God shared our nature in Christ and so is more familiar to us than we are to ourselves.  Our challenge is ... Read More »

1/23/22 - 3rd Sunday OT - Fr. Leo

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 1/18/22

3rd Sunday OT - Fr. Leo

As Jesus rolled up the scroll from Isaiah and handed it to the attendant, he proclaimed to all that he was the messiah, the Son of God, who would give sight to the blind and make justice reign for all people.  Thus began his ... Read More »

1-16-22 - 2nd Sunday OT - Fr. Leo

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 1/11/22

2nd Sunday Ordinary Time - Fr. Leo

The most amazing moment in our scriptures this morning is when Jesus transforms water into wine.  And not just any wine, but the finest wine.  I love this event, not because it somehow blesses my snobbish love for fine wine, but because ... Read More »

1-09-22 Baptism of the Lord - Fr. Leo

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 1/05/22

Baptism of the Lord - Fr. Leo

“In truth, I see that God shows no partiality. Rather, in every nation whoever fears him and acts uprightly is acceptable to him.” (Acts 10:35)

After…Jesus had been baptized and was praying, heaven was opened and the Holy Spirit descended upon him ... Read More »