3-05-23 - 2nd Lent - Fr. Leo Schneider

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 3/03/23

2nd Sunday of Lent, 2023  - Fr. Leo

 Last Sunday, I spoke of a dream most basic to our hearts; to live in the Kingdom of God.  Lent being the time we uncover lessor dreams that can pull us away from God like Adam and Eve when they ate the ... Read More »

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 »

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 »

1-01-23 - The solemnity of Mary, Mother of God - Fr. Leo

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 12/21/22

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God - Fr. Leo

“Brothers and sisters:When the fullness of time had come, God sent his Son,  born of a woman, born under the law,  to ransom those under the law,  so that we might receive adoption as sons.As proof that you are sons, ... Read More »