St. Leo Lafayette

Sometimes our spiritual life can feel like a football game. The noise from every direction makes it difficult to hear the voice of the coach. If we aren't able to focus on the voice of the Father, then we will too easily be affected by the frenzy of the world.

Hurricane season can be a little frantic, especially when a storm sneaks up on us. If we aren't careful, we can easily get caught up in the frenzy and forget to make faith a priority.

If Jesus meant what he said about the Eucharist, then we have a decision to make. Will you leave or will you stay? Will you believe or will you betray? 21st Sunday Ordinary Time

Just like Jesus, Mary was prefigured in the Old Testament. A relationship with her enhances our relationship with Jesus in the Eucharist. How's your relationship with Mary?

I fear that we have been giving the Enemy too much credit. He typically speaks according to the 5 D's: Deception, Division, Diversion, Discouragement, & Death. Jesus Christ shatters the voice of the Enemy & brings us closer to the heart of the Father. Whose voice are you listening to?

Your answer to this question impacts everything. Only Jesus can truly satisfy the deepest longing in your heart.

Far too often do we explain away miracles due to our lack of faith. The same Jesus that performed miracles 2,000 years ago still lives today and he's not done yet with his miracles.

Is there any hope for unity in a world so divided? St Paul speaks firmly that our only hope for unity & peace is in Jesus Christ. Where do you see unhealthy division? Perhaps an authentic conversion toward Jesus is needed for healing, restoration, and peace.

Paint me a picture of your ideal Catholic Church parish. I believe God has big plans for St Leo, but it may require us to be challenged a bit. Are you ready to help us make our dream a reality?

As our country continues to experience more division, patriotism is becoming a controversial issue. How are we to decide as a Catholic whether or not to be patriotic? Here are some Catholic principles to equip you for this discussion.

Suffering and death are an effect of sin. Only Jesus can bring true healing & salvation.

To become better fathers, we first have to become better men. St Joseph exemplifies 3 qualities in particular that help men become better men, fathers to become better fathers, families to become better families, and society to become healthier overall. 12th Sunday Ordinary Time, Father's Day 2021.

Jesus often spoke in parables when addressing the large crowds, but he would explain them only in private to his disciples. True disciples spend quality time with the Lord in quiet, undistracted prayer. It's in those intimate moments where God reveals his truth to us personally & reveals to us how it applies to our lives.

Just because you've been set free doesn't mean you'll stay free. Only the blood of Jesus is powerful enough to keep you free. Corpus Christi Sunday 2021.

What is the meaning of life? Our perception of God is the foundation of our entire outlook on reality. God is not a statue or a philosophical idea. We believe in a God who is real and alive. Trinity Sunday 2021.

Every baptized member of the Body of Christ has a unique role to play in God's Kingdom. Imagine if each of us personally discovered our role, how much more evident our particular mission would be as a parish. What are your unique spiritual gifts? How do those match up with St Leo the Great parish? Pentecost Sunday 2021.

Even though we cannot add anything to Jesus' sacrifice to the Father, He still wants us to share in His offering. God wants us to participate in His saving actions, no so that the product would be any better, but so that our relationship with Him would be deeper. Next time you come to Mass, I invite you to be more than a spectator.

There's seems to be too much confusion in the public sphere about the moral teachings of the Church. How are we to face these big questions? Our definition of Freedom provides a framework that could make all the difference. Sixth Sunday of Easter.

Have you ever felt like your plate is too full? We may be committing the sin of doing more than what God is asking. 5th Sunday of Easter.

Practically speaking, how do you remain with God in the midst of a stressful situation? Is it possible to practice the presence of God at every moment of the day? The answer to this question depends on one thing in particular. 4th Sunday of Easter.

We all know Sally. She received all her sacraments, attended Catholic school, and has always been kind to others. But somewhere along the line, Sally stopped going to church. Statistics show that for every one convert to the Catholic faith, 6 more people leave. Why is it that the number of active Catholics is rapidly declining? It's time for us to have an honest conversation.

How do you help someone that can't help himself? Is Divine Mercy like some kind of divine enabling of bad behavior? Or is it more than a "get out of jail free" card? Divine Mercy Sunday.

So what? Jesus rose from the dead... why does that matter to me? It's true that Jesus opened the gates of heaven for us, but how does that impact our lives right now? Easter Sunday Homily.

Why is it that church can sometimes feel like such a drag? True disciples not only believe in the gospel, but they are passionate about it. Holy Week mini-series on Discipleship. Easter Vigil Homily.

Discouragement, doubt, & division have a tendency to creep into our lives when we are caught up in the world. Disciples are formed not by the world, but by grace. The grace of the sacraments are key to a life of faith, hope, and love. Holy Week miniseries on Discipleship. Good Friday Homily.

Culture eats strategy for breakfast. Jesus changed the world by changing the culture. A culture of discipleship begins with belonging before it challenges beliefs and behaviors. True disciples belong to the heart of the Father. Holy Week mini-series on Discipleship. Holy Thursday Homily

All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of Christ. Disciples know that their light comes only from Him. Holy Week mini-series on Discipleship. Spy Wednesday, Tenebrae Homily.

Is Jesus at the center of your life? Of is he only included in part of your life? As we begin Holy Week, we are invited to make this week different. Our theme for the Holy Week liturgies this year is discipleship: what does it mean to follow Jesus?

Jesus says that if you love your life, you will lose it; and if you hate your life you will preserve it. But what does that really mean? Would Jesus actually ask us to hate our life? 5th Sunday of Lent.

We are moved to thank those who do good to us, but our hearts are moved to love those who sacrifice for us. God wants more than our gratitude. He wants our love because he freely chose to love us first.

It's easy for Sunday to feel just like all the other days of the week: busy, anxious, and distracted. But God wants more for us. If Sunday is no different for you than any other day, it's time to reclaim it.

God is a Father who keeps his promises, even when we don't keep ours.

Failure can be debilitating, but nothing is sweeter than redemption. God does not give up on us when we fail. The season of Lent is a time to rediscover the good news of the Gospel.

St. Paul understood that the faith can be complicated because life is complicated. Good relationships are the foundation from which any ministry can take place. This is Fr. Kyle White's first weekend as pastor of St. Leo. Before we dream about where we want to go together, let's start with names.

Joy Comes From Leaving || 3rd Sunday of OT (B) by St. Leo - Lafayette

Prayer Is Hard || 2nd Sunday of OT (B) by St. Leo - Lafayette

Something Out Of Nothing || Baptism of the Lord (B) by St. Leo - Lafayette

Christians Move || Epiphany 2021 by St. Leo - Lafayette

Grateful For 2020 || Mary, Mother of God 2021 by St. Leo - Lafayette

Always Love Him More || Holy Family (B) by St. Leo - Lafayette

Surprise Me, Lord || Christmas 2020 by St. Leo - Lafayette

ETA/Communion || 4th Sunday of Advent (B) by St. Leo - Lafayette

ETA/Adoration || 3rd Sunday of Advent (B) by St. Leo - Lafayette

ETA/Confession || 2nd Sunday of Advent (B) by St. Leo - Lafayette

ETA/Worship || 1st Sunday of Advent (B) by St. Leo - Lafayette

No Mercy For Excuses || Christ the King (A) by St. Leo - Lafayette

Faithful Success, Faithful Failure || 33rd Sunday of OT (A) by St. Leo - Lafayette

God Has No Grandchildren || 32nd Sunday of OT (A) by St. Leo - Lafayette

Young Saints || All Saints Day (A) by St. Leo - Lafayette

Covers || 30th Sunday of OT (A) by St. Leo - Lafayette

a two-bedroom apartment || 29th Sunday of OT (A) by St. Leo - Lafayette