Browsing the November 2022 archive of Pastor's Column
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 »