Browsing the May 2022 archive of Pastor's Column

6-05-22 - Pentecost - Fr. Leo

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 5/25/22

Feast of Pentecost - Fr. Leo

The scene depicted in the passage from Acts that we just heard is not far fetched.  It certainly sounds as if it is to us.  But the gift of speaking in tongues and the interpretation of tongues is very real.  I once witnessed a charismatic prayer ... Read More »

5-29-22 - Feast of the Ascension - Fr. Leo

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 5/25/22

Feast of the Ascension of the Lord - Fr. Leo

The eternal son of God, Jesus Christ, was born into human time through the womb of Mary.  His earthly life lived in the Holy Spirit, began with his incarnation.  He grew in wisdom as a youth, preached the presence of God ... Read More »

5-22-22 - 6th Sunday of Easter - Fr. Leo

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 5/25/22

6th Sunday of Easter - Fr. Leo

 

“Whoever loves me will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our dwelling with him.” (JN)

To keep the word of God is to live in the Holy Spirit.  The disciples ... Read More »

5-15-22 - 5th Sunday of Easter - Fr. Leo

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 5/10/22

5th Sunday of Easter - Fr. Leo

“This is how all will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” (Jh 13:35)

When Jesus washed Peters feet he did it as an example of what they should do for each other.  Humbling one’s self ... Read More »

5-8-22 - 4th Sunday of Easter - Fr. Leo

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 5/05/22

4th Sunday of Easter - Fr. Leo

Paul and Barnabas reach Antioch and are effective instruments of the Lord, bringing the light of faith to the people of that city.  The faith they preach is a light, it makes spiritual things visible in their minds and hearts.  People are ... Read More »