Recognizing the Christ and rejoicing in the Christ within and among us is our role as Christians, as followers of Christ.
Continue readingTag Archives: Zephaniah
Are we willing to respond like Mary with our own simple ‘Yes’?
A reflection on the daily readings, for the Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, by Father Perry. By Father Perry D. Leiker, pastor Today, we celebrate not just a visitation but the visitation. And this visit of […]
Continue reading
God’s word is filled with wonder, awe — and even romance
By Father Perry D. Leiker, pastor A reflection on the daily readings, for Wednesday of the Fourth Week of Advent, by Father Perry. “O Emmanuel, our King and Giver of Law.” At the beginning of the Mass, usually a song […]
Continue reading
Advent asks …
Is this Advent our Advent, and will we, perhaps, join the ranks of the remnant that God can and will use to touch other people’s lives?
Continue reading
Oh my, God!
The lesson for us is clear: listen, open up, change hearts and ways! Repent!
Continue reading
When justice is done, ‘all understanding will guard your hearts, minds in Christ Jesus’
By Father Perry D. Leiker, pastor “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” — Martin Luther King Jr. “Gaudete” Sunday, the Third Sunday of Advent, is so called because the first word of the opening prayer of the Mass […]
Continue reading