September 13, 2015

Posted by Mary Ann Peterson on 9/08/15

24th Sunday in Ordinary Time - A reflection by Fr. Leo

Jesus says, “that the Son of Man must suffer greatly.”  These are words we don’t want to hear.  Like Peter, we want to remove such thoughts from our lives or at least minimize them.  This is why ... Read More »

September 6, 2015

Posted by Mary Ann Peterson on 9/08/15

23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time – A Reflection by Fr. Leo

Years ago I attended a Sunday Mass at the Basilica of Saint Mary downtown here in Minneapolis.  It’s a big space and there is a sense of drama with their liturgies.  I sat and took it all ... Read More »

August 30, 2015

Posted by Mary Ann Peterson on 8/28/15

22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time – A Reflection by Fr. Leo

One of my favorite TV shows, back when I used to watch TV, was Law and Order.  On Wednesday nights I’d tune in and the same intro stressing the words Law and Order began the hour.  The ... Read More »

August 23, 2015

Posted by Mary Ann Peterson on 8/28/15

21st Sunday in Ordinary Time B - a reflection by Fr. Leo

The prophet Joshua brings the Israelites to affirm their faith in the Lord.  Remembering all that God did for them they affirm, “Therefore we also will serve the Lord, for he is our God.”  The Apostles ... Read More »

August 16, 2015

Posted by Mary Ann Peterson on 8/12/15

20th Sunday in Ordinary Time – A Reflection by Fr. Leo

For the third week in a row Jesus states that he is the bread of life and that those who eat this bread will live forever.  As Catholics we also claim this as the meaning of the ... Read More »

August 9, 2015

Posted by Mary Ann Peterson on 8/06/15

19th Sunday in Ordinary Time – a reflection by Fr. Leo

Today’s Gospel continues the theme of the last two Sundays.  Jesus proclaims himself the bread of life whose presence conquers death.  The Eucharist we celebrate is our way of celebrating this life giving presence of God.  We ... Read More »

August 2, 2015

Posted by Mary Ann Peterson on 8/06/15

Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time –

                                         A Reflection by Fr. Leo

As the Israelites are making their way to freedom from the Egyptians, they grumble because of hunger and wonder if they would have been better off in Egypt.  God intercedes and provides them with ... Read More »

July 26, 2015

Posted by Mary Ann Peterson on 7/23/15

17th Sunday in Ordinary Time - A Reflection by Fr. Leo

For many years now I have pointed out that the true miracle in today’s gospel is the sharing inspired by Christ.  All shared what they had and there was more than enough left over. This is the ... Read More »

July 19, 2015

Posted by Mary Ann Peterson on 7/23/15

Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

- a reflection by Fr. Leo

“When Jesus got out of the boat and saw the vast crowd, his heart was moved with pity for them, for they were like sheep without a shepherd; and he began to teach them many things.” (Mk0

People were attracted to Jesus.  They came to him in great numbers.  He and his disciples hardly had time to rest.  What was it that attracted the crowds to Jesus?  What was their ... Read More »

July 12, 2015

Posted by Mary Ann Peterson on 7/23/15

Fifteenth Sunday on Ordinary Time -

 a reflection by Fr. Leo

“In Christ we were also chosen, destined in accord with the purpose of the One who accomplishes all things according to the intention of his will.” (II Cor)

Paul makes it clear that we are called ... Read More »