Browsing the April 2022 archive of Pastor's Column

5-01-22 - 3rd Sunday of Easter - Fr. Leo

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 4/26/22

Third Sunday of Easter - Fr. Leo

There is a Be Deja Vu moment in our gospel this morning.  After catching nothing, a man on the shore tells the men to try their nets on the right side of the boat.  Suddenly there is a great catch of fish ... Read More »

4-24-22 - 2nd Sunday of Easter - Fr. Leo

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 4/21/22

2nd Sunday of Easter - Fr. Leo

Thomas comes to faith after resisting the encouragement of his brothers and sisters who experienced Christ as risen.  What I like about Thomas is that he wants to experience the Lord’s presence himself to inspire his own belief.  Maybe for all of ... Read More »

4-17-22 - Easter Sunday - Fr. Leo

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 4/08/22

Dear People of Holy Name,

Happy Easter!  Our Lenten observance makes the light of Easter brighter for all of us.  I would like to thank all who participated in Masses, Stations of the Cross and study groups these forty days.  Also, I thank all who helped make the liturgies the good experiences ... Read More »

4-10-22 - Palm Sunday - Fr. Leo

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 4/05/22

Palm Sunday - Fr. Leo

Betrayal, and rejection of truth and love underlie Christ’s passion.  Yet, despite the horrors of Christ insidious murder, Jesus never condemns.  Quite the opposite, he gives eternal life to the thief at his side who places his faith in him.  

Let us not fear then to ... Read More »