2-05-23 - 5th Sunday OT - Fr. Leo

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 1/31/23

5th Sunday, Ordinary Time, 2023 - Fr. Leo

There is a song with the lyric “This little light of mine, I’m going to let it shine.” The upbeat music allows the singer to celebrate his/her being the light of Christ for others. For the song to resonate in the ... Read More »

1-29-23 - 4th Sunday OT - Fr. Leo Schneider

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 1/24/23

4th Sunday, Ordinary Time, 2023 - Fr. Leo

The beauty of the Beatitudes we hear in Matthew’s gospel this morning, is how counter-cultural they are, but how at the same time, they speak to the depths of our hearts.  There is a paradox encountered when we hear the poetry of ... Read More »

1-22-23 3rd Sunday OT A - Fr. Leo Schneider

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 1/18/23

3rd Sunday, Ordinary Time, 2023- Fr. Leo

Mathew asserts that Jesus is the light who dispels darkness and sin.  This gift of light, is timeless and for all Christians, it is the hope of the fullness of life here and forever.  This light is the heart of the Gospel and ... Read More »

1-15-23 - 2nd Sunday OT A - Fr. Leo Schneider

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 1/10/23

2nd Sunday, Ordinary Time, 2023- Fr. Leo

‘On whomever you see the Spirit come down and remain, he is the one who will baptize with the Holy Spirit.’ (Jn 1:33)

John the Baptist gives witness to the Holy Spirit who descends on Christ. That moment symbolized Christ’s sharing ... Read More »

1-08-23 - The Epiphany of the Lord - Fr. Leo

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 1/02/23

Epiphany of the Lord - Fr. Leo

The contrast between the magi and Herod could not be stronger.  The magi prostrated themselves to give honor to the new born king.  Herod, on the other hand, sought to find him and kill him.  The magi humbled themselves and Herod exalted himself and tried ... Read More »