Browsing the October 2022 archive of Pastor's Column

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 »

10-23-22 - 30th Sunday OT - Fr. Leo Schneider

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 10/18/22

30th Sunday - Fr. Leo

In the Second Eucharistic Prayer, there is a stanza that prays that we may come to the fullness of Charity with our Pope, our Archbishop and all the Clergy.  It would be good to add, ‘and all who seek you with a sincere heart.”  This would ... Read More »

10-16-22 - 29th Sunday OT - Fr. Leo Schneider

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 10/12/22

29th Sunday - Fr. Leo

Faith is believing in the goodness of God in good times and in bad.  Much like a marriage relationship that may have rocky moments.  Faith is a daily commitment to trust in God.  To know that above the clouds on the gloomiest day, the sun is still ... Read More »

10-09-22 - 28 OT C - Fr. Leo Schneider

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 10/04/22

28th Sunday - Fr. Leo

We often remind ourselves that faith is a gift from God given to us through the Holy Spirit.  Our first reading from the Second Book of Kings gives us an example.  After Naaman is healed of leprosy through the intersession of Elisha, he wants to give ... Read More »