Browsing the May 2023 archive of Pastor's Column

6-04-23 - The Most Holy Trinity - Fr. Leo Schneider

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 5/24/23

The Most Holy Trinity - Fr. Leo

“God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him.  Whoever believes in him will not be condemned.” (John)

In these words taken from John’s gospel today, it is clear that Jesus ... Read More »

5-28-23 - Pentecost Sunday - Fr. Leo Schneider

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 5/22/23

Pentecost Sunday - Fr. Leo

There is great energy on our first reading taken from the Acts of the Apostles. Tongues of fire and the blowing wind make the Holy Spirit present with great excitement and drama.  The scene is certainly out of the ordinary for most of us.  However, if ... Read More »

5-21-23 - Feast of the Ascension - Fr. Leo Schneider

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 5/16/23

Feast of the Ascension - Fr. Leo

On the second Sunday of Lent we heard the inspiring story of Jesus’ transfigured on the mount.   Peter, James and John witnessed the light and heard the voice confirming Jesus as the Son of God.  There is a great parallel in today’s first reading ... Read More »

5-14-23 - 6th Sunday of Easter - Fr. Leo Schneider

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 5/09/23

6th  Sunday of Easter, 2023  - Fr. Leo

Cardinal George once said, “We are more connected in today’s world, but we are less relational.”  Covid exasperated this condition as we all practiced distancing ourselves from each other to stay well.  Even after “Covid” working at home is much more common than ... Read More »

5-07-2023 - 5th Sunday of Easter - Fr. Leo

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 5/02/23

5th  Sunday of Easter, 2023  - Fr. Leo

God desires intimacy with each one of us.  This is made clear in the touching words of Jesus as he is preparing his disciples for his departure.  He says to them, “I will come back again and take you to myself, so that where ... Read More »