• Sign up for The Leaven’s weekly newsletter!
  • Facebook
  • X
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
The Leaven Catholic NewspaperThe official newspaper of the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas
  • News
    • Local
    • Nation
    • World
    • Vatican
  • Decrees
  • Contributors
    • Vincent Anch
    • Brad Heidrick
    • Katie Locus
    • Paul Malley
    • Lisa McKelvey
    • Greg Mies
    • Debra Niesen
    • Michael Podrebarac
    • Joshua Ruoff
    • Lauren Solidum
    • Deacon Leon Suprenant
    • Erin Vader
  • En Español
  • Extras
    • Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas
    • Archives
      • Regular Issues
      • Special Issues
    • Parish Directory
    • Audio Leaven
    • Calendar
    • Kids’ Chronicle
  • Classifieds
    • Place an Ad
  • Subscribe
    • Email newsletter
    • Archdiocesan Parishioners
    • No Parish/Outside the Archdiocese
    • Buy Extra Issues
    • Change of Address
    • Unsubscribe
  • Contact Us
    • About Us
    • Anniversary Notices
    • Eagle Scout Notices
    • Story Ideas

Author - Fr. Mike Stubbs

in the beginning
In the beginning

Will the ‘grain of wheat’ find fertile soil?

March 16, 2018
in the beginning
In the beginning

Gospel sheds light on the Light of the world

March 9, 2018
in the beginning
In the beginning

Temple reference carries double meaning

March 2, 2018
in the beginning
In the beginning

Transfiguration reveals Jesus’ true identity

February 23, 2018
in the beginning
In the beginning

Readers bring themselves to Scripture interpretation

February 16, 2018
in the beginning
In the beginning

In Jesus, we are drawn away from division

February 9, 2018
in the beginning
In the beginning

Jesus calls us to embrace the world

February 2, 2018
in the beginning
In the beginning

Jesus’ miracles form part of his teaching

January 26, 2018
in the beginning
In the beginning

Of our ‘seasons in the sun,’ one is pre-eminent

January 19, 2018
in the beginning
In the beginning

Do you know what — or who — you’re searching for?

January 12, 2018
in the beginning
In the beginning

Even as a newborn, Jesus posed a threat

January 5, 2018
in the beginning
In the beginning

This weekend, Luke introduces us to the Holy Family

December 22, 2017
Load more

Listen to the Issue

Listen to the Leaven

Stay Connected

Recent Issue

Read the latest issue

Vatican News

Copyright © 2026 The Leaven Catholic Newspaper