The Wideness of God's Love. | St. Leonard Faith Community

Aug 16^th, 2020

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Jun 4^th, 2023 - Living in the Trinity
May 28^th, 2023 - Spirited Worship
May 21^st, 2023 - Being One in Christ
May 14^th, 2023 - Giving Thanks and Praise
May 7^th, 2023 - One Body in Christ.
Apr 30^th, 2023 - Listening to the Shepherd
Apr 23^rd, 2023 - Recognizing Jesus.
Apr 16^th, 2023 - Giving Ourselves to the Mass
Apr 9^th, 2023 - The Power of the Resurrection!
Apr 7^th, 2023 - An Icon of Love.
Apr 6^th, 2023 - Love Like This
Apr 2^nd, 2023 - Who Is This?
Mar 26^th, 2023 - Being Set Free
Mar 19^th, 2023 - Becoming Light
Mar 12^th, 2023 - Living Water
Mar 5^th, 2023 - A Penitential Rite
Feb 26^th, 2023 - Walking with the Elect
Feb 22^nd, 2023 - Why We Receive Ashes
Feb 19^th, 2023 - Be Holy......
Feb 12^th, 2023 - The Heart of the Commandments
Feb 5^th, 2023 - Communities of Salt and Light
Jan 29^th, 2023 - Blessed are....
Jan 22^nd, 2023 - Standing Under the Word
Jan 8^th, 2023 - The Catholic Moment
Jan 1^st, 2023 - Born of a Woman
Dec 24^th, 2022 - How God Meets Us
Dec 11^th, 2022 - What Kind of Messiah
Dec 8^th, 2022 - A New Creation
Dec 4^th, 2022 - Advent Tension
Nov 27^th, 2022 - Waking Up
Nov 13^th, 2022 - Hope in the Midst of Chaos
Nov 6^th, 2022 - Facing Death
Nov 1^st, 2022 - Imperfect Saints
Oct 30^th, 2022 - God Loves the Little Ones.
Oct 16^th, 2022 - A Journey of Faith.
Oct 9^th, 2022 - Do Thanks!
Oct 2^nd, 2022 - Habakkuk's My Guy
Sep 25^th, 2022 - Missionary priest homily on this 26th Sunday in Ordinary (Sept. 25th, 2022)
Sep 18^th, 2022 - Enterprising Disciples.
Sep 11^th, 2022 - God Loves Stripes.
Sep 4^th, 2022 - The Cost of Love.
Aug 28^th, 2022 - We Are All Equal.
Aug 21^st, 2022 - Going Insane.
Aug 14^th, 2022 - Decisions, Decisions.
Jul 24^th, 2022 - Praying Boldly.
Jul 10^th, 2022 - God in Our Hearts
Jul 3^rd, 2022 - Patriotism and Truth.
Jun 19^th, 2022 - The Great in the Small.
Jun 5^th, 2022 - Come, Renew Us.
May 29^th, 2022 - A Critical Transition.
May 22^nd, 2022 - Fifty Years!
May 8^th, 2022 - Redemption, Not Rescue.
May 1^st, 2022 - The Joy of Growing in Love.
Apr 24^th, 2022 - Agents of Mercy.
Apr 17^th, 2022 - A Day of Faith and Hope!
Apr 15^th, 2022 - Behold the Wood of the Cross.
Apr 10^th, 2022 - Christ Suffers Today!
Jan 2^nd, 2022 - Give Him Your Heart.
Dec 24^th, 2021 - Turning the World Upside Down.
Dec 19^th, 2021 - Just Say Yes.
Dec 12^th, 2021 - Joy in the Darkness.
Dec 8^th, 2021 - Prepare Once Again.
Dec 5^th, 2021 - Change Your Heart.
Nov 28^th, 2021 - Stay Awake.
Nov 21^st, 2021 - Living in God's Kingdom.
Nov 7^th, 2021 - Giving Our All.
Oct 31^st, 2021 - In the Arms of Our Loving God.
Oct 24^th, 2021 - Chew on This.
Oct 17^th, 2021 - A Listening Church.
Oct 10^th, 2021 - Who Are You?
Oct 3^rd, 2021 - No Perfect Union.
Sep 26^th, 2021 - Deacon Ray's Homily - Religious Bias.
Sep 19^th, 2021 - Loved by God but Not God.
Sep 12^th, 2021 - Face Like Flint.
Sep 5^th, 2021 - Be Opened.
Aug 29^th, 2021 - Empty Rituals.
Aug 22^nd, 2021 - Do You Also Want to Leave?
Aug 15^th, 2021 - The Assumption and Us.
Aug 8^th, 2021 - Deacon Ray's homily for the 19th Sunday in ordinary Time
Aug 1^st, 2021 - Eucharist Is Thanksgiving.
Jul 25^th, 2021 - A Meal That Unites.
Jul 18^th, 2021 - Compassionate Shepherds Needed.
Jul 11^th, 2021 - Ordinary People.
Jul 4^th, 2021 - True Patriotism.
Jun 27^th, 2021 - It's Time to Act.
Jun 20^th, 2021 - Deacon Ray's homily on this Father's Day.
Jun 13^th, 2021 - Patience in Chaotic Times.
Jun 6^th, 2021 - Body and Blood of Christ--Amen!
May 30^th, 2021 - Living in the Mystery.
May 23^rd, 2021 - A Change of Epochs.
May 16^th, 2021 - Accepting the Baton.
May 9^th, 2021 - Love, Love, Love.
May 2^nd, 2021 - Connected to the Vine.
Apr 25^th, 2021 - Being Good Shepherds.
Apr 18^th, 2021 - Fifty Days of Joy.
Apr 11^th, 2021 - Resurrection Life.
Apr 4^th, 2021 - Easter Renewal.
Apr 2^nd, 2021 - Deacon Ray's Good Friday Homily
Apr 1^st, 2021 - An Intimate Connection.
Mar 28^th, 2021 - Reading the Palms.
Mar 21^st, 2021 - Embracing the New Covenant.
Mar 14^th, 2021 - God So Loves the World.
Mar 7^th, 2021 - Our Covenant Identity.
Feb 28^th, 2021 - The Real God and The Real Me.
Feb 21^st, 2021 - The Cosmic Egg of Meaning.
Feb 14^th, 2021 - An Ever-Widening Circle.
Feb 7^th, 2021 - God Consoles and Challenges.
Jan 31^st, 2021 - Facing the Power of Evil.
Jan 24^th, 2021 - Becoming Different People
Jan 17^th, 2021 - Listen Up, Samuel!
Jan 10^th, 2021 - Beloved Sons and Daughters.
Jan 3^rd, 2021 - Stars and Dreams.
Dec 27^th, 2020 - 2020 Vision.
Dec 25^th, 2020 - Christmas Gifts.
Dec 20^th, 2020 - God's New Temple.
Dec 13^th, 2020 - Finding Joy in the Darkness.
Dec 6^th, 2020 - A Pandemic Advent.
Nov 29^th, 2020 - Advent Lament.
Nov 22^nd, 2020 - The One in Charge.
Nov 15^th, 2020 - Not Playing It Safe.
Nov 8^th, 2020 - Facing Death with Faith.
Nov 1^st, 2020 - Living in the Communion of Saints.
Oct 25^th, 2020 - The Antidote to Hate.
Oct 18^th, 2020 - Stamped with God's Image.
Oct 11^th, 2020 - The Feast that Satisfies.
Oct 4^th, 2020 - Caring for the Vineyard.
Sep 27^th, 2020 - Saying Yes and Doing Yes.
Sep 20^th, 2020 - Gospel Economics.
Sep 13^th, 2020 - Struggling to Forgive.
Sep 6^th, 2020 - Confronting Evil.
Aug 30^th, 2020 - Renew Your Mind
Aug 23^rd, 2020 - God's Inscrutable Choices.
Aug 9^th, 2020 - Just Like Peter.
Aug 2^nd, 2020 - God's Love Feeds Us.
Jul 26^th, 2020 - The More Important Treasure.
Jul 19^th, 2020 - Wheat and Weed.
Jul 12^th, 2020 - Will We Listen This Time?
Jul 5^th, 2020 - Meekness and Strength
Jun 28^th, 2020 - Dying That We Might Live
Jun 21^st, 2020 - Be Not Afraid.
Jun 14^th, 2020 - Eating and Drinking, Dying and Rising.
Jun 7^th, 2020 - Division or Unity, Hatred or Love.
May 31^st, 2020 - Dove, Wind or Fire?
May 24^th, 2020 - Going and Staying
May 17^th, 2020 - Love Like Jesus
May 10^th, 2020 - Living with Conflict
May 3^rd, 2020 - Shepherd Me, O God
Apr 26^th, 2020 - Apart But in Communion
Apr 19^th, 2020 - More Than Meets the Eye
Apr 12^th, 2020 - Living Free in a New Creation
Apr 10^th, 2020 - The Very Heart of God
Apr 9^th, 2020 - Missing the Body
Apr 5^th, 2020 - A Humble Character
Mar 29^th, 2020 - Where Is God?
Mar 8^th, 2020 - We Are All Pilgrims on the Way
Mar 1^st, 2020 - Be the Baptized
Feb 26^th, 2020 - Remember That You Are
Feb 23^rd, 2020 - Temple One and Temple Two
Feb 16^th, 2020 - Turning Law into Love
Feb 9^th, 2020 - Deacon Ray's Homily
Feb 2^nd, 2020 - Seeing the Connections
Jan 26^th, 2020 - Changed by the Word
Jan 19^th, 2020 - Called to Be Superheroes
Jan 12^th, 2020 - Transformed by Baptism
Jan 5^th, 2020 - Fr. Jerry's Homily
Jan 1^st, 2020 - Peace in our Hearts and in our World
Dec 29^th, 2019 - Deacon Ray's Homily
Dec 24^th, 2019 - What Child is This?
Dec 22^nd, 2019 - A Neglected Saint
Dec 15^th, 2019 - See Light, Be Light
Dec 8^th, 2019 - God's Restorative Justice
Dec 1^st, 2019 - A Season for Hope
Nov 24^th, 2019 - What Kind of King Is This?
Nov 17^th, 2019 - End or Beginning?
Nov 10^th, 2019 - Pondering Resurrection
Nov 3^rd, 2019 - A Long, Loving Look
Nov 1^st, 2019 - 'Radical Holiness' - All Saints Day homily
Oct 27^th, 2019 - Expanding Our Moral Awareness
Oct 20^th, 2019 - Our Persistent, Loving God
Oct 13^th, 2019 - Deacon Ray Homily
Oct 6^th, 2019 - Fr. Jerry Homily
Sep 29^th, 2019 - Fr. Jerry Homily
Sep 22^nd, 2019 - Stewardship and Being Honest
Sep 15^th, 2019 - Before It's Too Late!
Sep 8^th, 2019 - Why Go to Church?
Sep 1^st, 2019 - The Secret of True Humility
Aug 25^th, 2019 - Good News and Bad News?
Aug 18^th, 2019 - On Fire or Lukewarm
Aug 15^th, 2019 - Who Will you meet in Heaven
Aug 11^th, 2019 - Missionary Preacher - Teresa Phillips
Aug 4^th, 2019 - Archbishop Schnurr's Homily - CMA Thanksgiving Mass at St. Leonard
Jul 28^th, 2019 - How Should We Pray?
Jul 21^st, 2019 - Learning from Martha and Mary
Jul 14^th, 2019 - Deacon Ray - Homily
Jul 7^th, 2019 - To Comfort and Afflict.
Jun 23^rd, 2019 - The Meaning of the Meal
Jun 16^th, 2019 - Come Join in the Dance
Jun 9^th, 2019 - What Is the Spirit Like?
Jun 2^nd, 2019 - Deacon Ray Homily
May 26^th, 2019 - Being Truly Catholic
May 19^th, 2019 - Want to Make God Smile?
May 12^th, 2019 - My Sheep Hear My Voice
May 5^th, 2019 - Do You Love Me More Than These?
Apr 28^th, 2019 - Believing What You Have Not Seen
Apr 21^st, 2019 - He is Risen - Easter Sunday Homily
Apr 20^th, 2019 - Holy Saturday - Easter Vigil Homily
Apr 19^th, 2019 - Friday of the Passion of the Lord - Good Friday Homily
Apr 18^th, 2019 - Holy Thursday Homily(At The Evening Mass)
Apr 14^th, 2019 - Palm Sunday Homily - Deacon Ray
Apr 7^th, 2019 - Raise Us to New Life
Mar 31^st, 2019 - Help Us to See
Mar 24^th, 2019 - Thirsting for love
Mar 17^th, 2019 - Every Person is a Mystery
Mar 10^th, 2019 - 3/10/19 Remembering our True Identity
Mar 3^rd, 2019 - 03/03/19 - Be Champions of Truth
Feb 14^th, 2019 - Whose Church?, Whose Mission?
Feb 10^th, 2019 - Whose Church?, Whose Mission?
Feb 10^th, 2019 - Whose Church?, Whose Mission?
Feb 3^rd, 2019 - What Kind of God is the Real God?
Jan 27^th, 2019 - Deacon Ray's Homily
Jan 20^th, 2019 - God's Wedding with Us
Jan 13^th, 2019 - Baptism of the Lord
Jan 6^th, 2019 - Epiphany--Fr. Jerry Haemmerle
Jan 6^th, 2019 - Epiphany--Fr. Jerry Haemmerle
Dec 30^th, 2018 - 12/30/18 Homily: Deacon Ray- A holy family of Love
Dec 24^th, 2018 - Christmas Homily: The True Meaning of Christmas
Dec 23^rd, 2018 - 12/23/18 Homily: Be humble enough to see God in your neighbor
Dec 16^th, 2018 - 12/16/2018 Homily: The recipe for Joy
Dec 9^th, 2018 - 12/9/18 Homily : Prophets call us to change our minds
Dec 7^th, 2018 - 12/7/18 Homily: The Lord is with you!
Dec 2^nd, 2018 - 12/2/18 Homily: Carrot and Stick
Nov 25^th, 2018 - 11/25/18 Homily: Love is the power that creates the Kingdom of God
Nov 18^th, 2018 - 11/18/2018 Homily: Deacon Ray: What is Sacrifice?
Nov 11^th, 2018 - 11/11/18 Homily: Guest Homily from Fr. James Huvane - Mission Stories
Nov 4^th, 2018 - 11/4/18 Homily: Struggling to be a Saint
Nov 1^st, 2018 - 11/1/18 Homily: A portrait of our Master
Oct 28^th, 2018 - 10/28/18 Homily: How are we blind?
Oct 21^st, 2018 - 10/21/18 Homily: The Path to Greatness is Becoming a Servant
Oct 14^th, 2018 - 10/14/18 Homily: God Keeps Calling to Us
Oct 7^th, 2018 - 10/7/18 Homily: That's One!
Sep 30^th, 2018 - 9/30/18 Homily: The Spirit is our Lodestar
Sep 23^rd, 2018 - 9/23/18 Homily: The Honesty of Children
Sep 16^th, 2018 - 9/16/18 Homily: Guest Homily from Fr. Haemmerle
Sep 9^th, 2018 - 9/9/18 Homily: Guest Homily from Fr. Keferl
Sep 2^nd, 2018 - 9/2/18 Homily: We should not worship our emotions
Aug 26^th, 2018 - 8/26/18 Homily: Reflections on the Sexual Abuse Crisis
Aug 19^th, 2018 - 8/19/18 Homily: Jesus, I want to be you!
Aug 12^th, 2018 - 8/12/18 Homily: Elijah's prayer for death
Aug 5^th, 2018 - 8/5/18 Homily: The Chosen People give thanks!
Jul 29^th, 2018 - We Have To Keep Growing
Jul 22^nd, 2018 - We Are Shepherds For Our Neighbor
Jul 15^th, 2018 - God Sends Us The Hard Word Of Prophets Out Of Love
Jul 8^th, 2018 - The Challenge Of Being A Prophet
Jul 1^st, 2018 - Are We Willing To Become A Little Poorer
Jun 17^th, 2018 - Unpredictable Seeds Of Love
Jun 10^th, 2018 - Champions Of Truth
Jun 3^rd, 2018 - Christs Blood Makes Us All Family
May 27^th, 2018 - Everything Is Connected In The Trinity
May 20^th, 2018 - The Spirit Of Fire Ignites Love In Us
May 13^th, 2018 - Pray For An Openness To The Spirit
Apr 29^th, 2018 - Church
Apr 22^nd, 2018 - Part Of The Community
Apr 15^th, 2018 - Move Beyond Our Current Mindset
Apr 8^th, 2018 - Forgiveness Is The Path To Peace
Apr 1^st, 2018 - EASTER HOMILY
Mar 30^th, 2018 - Good Friday
Mar 29^th, 2018 - Holy Thursday
Mar 25^th, 2018 - God Is With Us When We Suffer
Mar 18^th, 2018 - Covenant With A God Of Mercy
Mar 11^th, 2018 - Gods Love Is Always The Last Word
Mar 4^th, 2018 - The Commandments Teach Us To Love Truthfully
Feb 25^th, 2018 - Abrahams Covenant Love
Feb 14^th, 2018 - Two Moments That Matter
Feb 11^th, 2018 - Jesus Refused To Let Customs Prevent Him From Loving
Jan 14^th, 2018 - We Are All Called
Jan 7^th, 2018 - We Need To Be Led By The Star That Is Christ
Dec 31^st, 2017 - The Messiah Is Among Us
Dec 24^th, 2017 - The Message Of Christmas
Dec 23^rd, 2017 - Where Does God Live
Dec 17^th, 2017 - Persistent Joy
Dec 8^th, 2017 - Blessed Is The Fruit Of Your Life
Dec 3^rd, 2017 - Stay Awake To The Presence Of God
Nov 26^th, 2017 - The Incarnation Is The Center Of Our Faith
Nov 12^th, 2017 - Guest Homily From Fr Ben
Nov 5^th, 2017 - We Are One Family
Oct 29^th, 2017 - Christianity In One Sentence
Oct 22^nd, 2017 - God Deserves Our Blank Check
Oct 15^th, 2017 - How Does God Celebrate
Oct 8^th, 2017 - Violence Is Not A Part Of The Gospel
Oct 1^st, 2017 - Holiness Is The Choice To Love Particular People
Sep 17^th, 2017 - Guest Homily From Fr Jerry
Sep 10^th, 2017 - Guest Talk From Fr Benjamin
Sep 3^rd, 2017 - Homily
Aug 27^th, 2017 - How Can It Be That This God chosen Rock Could Be So Fickle
Aug 20^th, 2017 - Homily
Aug 13^th, 2017 - Homily
Aug 6^th, 2017 - Homily
Jul 30^th, 2017 - Homily
Jul 23^rd, 2017 - Homily
Jul 16^th, 2017 - Homily
Jul 9^th, 2017 - Homily
Jul 2^nd, 2017 - Homily
Jun 25^th, 2017 - Prophetic Love Reminds Us Of The Big Picture
Jun 18^th, 2017 - Symbols Of Eucharist
Jun 11^th, 2017 - Trinity
Jun 4^th, 2017 - Letting The Holy Spirit Have Her Way With Us
May 28^th, 2017 - Eucharist And Practicing Thanksgiving
May 21^st, 2017 - The Power Of Vulnerability
May 14^th, 2017 - We Are A Priestly People
May 7^th, 2017 - Guest Homily Mary The Shepherdess
Apr 30^th, 2017 - Homily
Apr 23^rd, 2017 - See How They Forgive One Another
Apr 16^th, 2017 - Easter
Apr 14^th, 2017 - Homily
Apr 13^th, 2017 - Homily
Apr 9^th, 2017 - Passion And Patients
Apr 2^nd, 2017 - Death Gestates Into Life
Mar 26^th, 2017 - Resurrection
Mar 19^th, 2017 - The Message Of The Woman At The Well
Mar 12^th, 2017 - We Are The Disciple Jesus Loved
Mar 5^th, 2017 - Grace Abounds More Than Sin
Mar 1^st, 2017 - Homily
Feb 26^th, 2017 - Homily
Feb 12^th, 2017 - Evolving From Selfishness To Love
Feb 5^th, 2017 - We Will Be Judged By How We Treat The Poor
Feb 4^th, 2017 - Called To Serve
Jan 29^th, 2017 - History From The Bottom Up
Jan 28^th, 2017 - Voices In The Service Of Truth
Jan 22^nd, 2017 - Transparent To Gods Light
Jan 21^st, 2017 - The Heart Of God Is Greater Than The Egos Of Those God Calls
Jan 15^th, 2017 - Who Are You
Jan 8^th, 2017 - Guest Homily From Fr Jerry
Jan 1^st, 2017 - Peace And Non Violence
Dec 18^th, 2016 - God With Us
Dec 11^th, 2016 - Homily
Dec 4^th, 2016 - Homily
Nov 27^th, 2016 - Homily
Nov 20^th, 2016 - Homily
Nov 13^th, 2016 - Homily
Nov 6^th, 2016 - Homily
Oct 30^th, 2016 - Homily
Oct 23^rd, 2016 - Homily
Oct 16^th, 2016 - 40th Anniversary Celebration Homily From Fr Tom Richstatter
Oct 9^th, 2016 - Light Green Up Front
Oct 2^nd, 2016 - What Is Faith
Sep 25^th, 2016 - Guest Talk From Sister Mary Fisher
Sep 11^th, 2016 - Have We Learned To Forgive Quickly And Often
Sep 4^th, 2016 - Will We Follow Jesus Only When The Gospel Agrees With Us
Aug 28^th, 2016 - Humility
Aug 21^st, 2016 - Human Life Is Shared Life
Aug 7^th, 2016 - Guest Homily From Fr Ken Baker
Jul 31^st, 2016 - God Wants Us To Be Happy But Possessions Do Not Make Us Happy
Jul 24^th, 2016 - Boldness In Prayer
Jul 17^th, 2016 - O Lord I Have Left My Door Open
Jul 3^rd, 2016 - The Kingdom Of God Is Our True Home
Jun 19^th, 2016 - Our True Identity Is Christ Himself
Jun 12^th, 2016 - Sin Is An Addication That Keeps Us From Joy
Jun 5^th, 2016 - Miracles
May 27^th, 2016 - Back To Basics
May 22^nd, 2016 - Reality Is Relational Like The Trinity
May 15^th, 2016 - The Birthday Of The Church
May 8^th, 2016 - Where Did Jesus Go When He Ascended
May 1^st, 2016 - The Peace Of The Spirit
Apr 24^th, 2016 - Homily
Apr 17^th, 2016 - Baptism
Apr 10^th, 2016 - Do You Love Me Do You Love Me
Apr 3^rd, 2016 - Doubt
Mar 27^th, 2016 - Easter
Mar 25^th, 2016 - Good Friday
Mar 20^th, 2016 - Endure In Proclaiming Gods Mercy
Mar 13^th, 2016 - Our God Is A God Of Life
Mar 6^th, 2016 - Seeing The Mysterious
Feb 28^th, 2016 - We Thirst For Gods Love
Feb 21^st, 2016 - There Is No Way Of Telling Everyone That They Are Shining Like The Sun
Feb 14^th, 2016 - Why The Desert
Feb 10^th, 2016 - Ash Wednesday Homily 2016 Happy Lent
Feb 7^th, 2016 - Some People Think They Arent Good Enough To Lead People To God So Did Simon Peter
Jan 31^st, 2016 - Prophets Speak Up With Mercy For Gods Way
Jan 24^th, 2016 - No Part Of Our Lives Is Exempt From The Gospel
Jan 17^th, 2016 - God Is In Everything Including Us
Dec 27^th, 2015 - Gods Children
Dec 24^th, 2015 - Christmas Eve Homily