Browsing the February 2023 archive of Pastor's Column

2-26-23 - 1st Sunday of Lent - Fr. Leo Schneider

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 2/21/23

1st Sunday of Lent, 2023  - Fr. Leo

Jesus was tempted in the desert.  First, he was tempted to serve himself by making his own food out of stones.  Such an act makes himself the center of power serving his own-self.  Second, he was tempted to make God his servant by throwing ... Read More »

2-19-23 - 7th Sunday OT A - Erin O'Leary

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 2/14/23

7th Sunday, Ordinary Time, 2023  - Filling In For Father Leo – by Erin O’ Leary

“So be perfect, just as your heavenly Father is perfect.” 

This is Jesus’ final word in today’s Gospel.  It feels daunting to even consider being perfect as God!  We know already that we ... Read More »

2-12-23 - 6th Sunday OT - By Erin O'Leary

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 2/07/23

6th Sunday Ordinary Time, 2023  - Filling In For Father Leo – by Erin O’ Leary

This weekend’s Gospel reading is from a section of the Sermon on the Mount that has a three-part teaching on living the way of Jesus.  Today’s section is on the Law, followed by ... Read More »