Browsing the February 2022 archive of Pastor's Column

2-20-22 - 7th Sunday OT - Erin O'Leary

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 2/07/22

7th Sunday OT - Filling In For Father… by Erin O’Leary

Jesus knew that we human beings are not always going to be loving and merciful.  And yet, he loves us completely anyway.  That is the good news.  Today’s Gospel gives us the challenging news: “Love your enemies, do ... Read More »

2-13-22 - 6th Sunday OT C - Fr. Leo

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 2/04/22

6th Sunday OT - Fr. Leo

The Spiritual life is not lived apart from our human life.  We cannot pit the spirit against the flesh.  It is a matter of balancing the two.  As humans, we naturally seek pleasure.  It keeps us alive.  It is a pleasure to eat because we need to eat.  The ... Read More »

2-06-22 - 5th Sunday OT - Fr. Leo

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 2/01/22

5th Sunday OT - Fr. Leo

Simon Peter, James and John become apostles after witnessing Jesus’ speech at Lake Gennesaret.  They accept Jesus’ call to be fishers of men.

Paul too, becomes an apostle, but he had to have his arm twisted a bit.  Not until Jesus knocked him off his ... Read More »