Browsing the December 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 »