6-06-21 - Solemnity of the Body and Blood - Fr. Leo Schneider

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 5/26/21

Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ - Fr. Leo 

We gather here today, as on every Sunday, to celebrate and deepen the presence of God in our souls.  Because God is always within us, soul work is learning to live in the Holy Spirit who stirs our ... Read More »

5-30-21 - The Holy Trinity - Fr. Leo Schneider

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 5/26/21

The Most Holy Trinity - Fr. Leo

Each of us was baptized into God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.  This Holy Trinity is a mystery, so for us the spiritual life is living in mystery.  Thinking about spirituality as mystery, confronts many people’s mindset in this modern age. ... Read More »

5-23-21 - Pentecost - Fr. Leo Schneider

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 5/19/21

Pentecost - Fr. Leo

Last Sunday, I entertained the idea that we live in two worlds.  One, the material physical world that we can see, taste, smell and feel.  The second world, the world of the Spirit that we cannot see, but yet know, if not through the senses, ... Read More »

5-16-21 - Ascension of the Lord - Fr. Leo

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 5/11/21

The Ascension of the Lord - Fr. Leo

Beloved, if God so loved us, We must also love one another.  (1st John 4:11)

Jesus reconciles us to God, but also to each other. In God’s world there is only an us, no us-them.  Loving is hard.  Most of all, ... Read More »

5-09-21 - 6th Easter - Fr. Leo

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 5/04/21

6th Easter - Fr. Leo

 In the Acts of the Apostles, Peter says, “In truth, I see that God shows no partiality. Rather, in every nation whoever fears him and acts uprightly is acceptable to him.” Peter proclaims this truth after experiencing it first hand. He witnesses the Holy ... Read More »

5-02-21 - 5th Easter - Fr. Leo

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 4/27/21

5th Easter - Fr. Leo

We live, and move, and have our being.  These are all gifts from our creator who sustains them at every moment.  Our earthly life will cease when our bodies stop moving.  However, our ‘being’ lives for ever.  Our being is timeless.  We always were ... Read More »

4-25-21 - 4th Easter - Fr. Leo

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 4/20/21

4th Easter - Fr. Leo

John’s gospel (10:11-18) clarifies what a good Shepherd is, by contrasting him/her with a hired hand.  When the wolf comes the hired hand runs for his life and leaves the sheep to die.  The Good Shepherd by contrast is willing, and does, lay down ... Read More »

4-18-21 - 3rd Sunday of Easter - Fr. Leo

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 4/16/21

3rd Easter - Fr. Leo

“Jesus Christ the righteous one. He is expiation for our sins, and not for our sins only but for those of the whole world.  The way we may be sure that we know him is to keep his commandments.” (1Jn)

The first point of this ... Read More »

4-12-21 - 2nd Easter - Fr. Leo Schneider

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 3/31/21

2nd Easter - Fr. Leo

Today’s Gospel from John (20:19-31) tells of a couple of the first appearances of the Risen Christ to the disciples. In both visits, the Lord begins by saying, “Peace be with you.”  Every time we pause to pray, the first words for us to ... Read More »

April 4 - Easter - Fr. Leo Schneider

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 3/26/21

Easter - Fr. Leo

Easter Vigil - Mark 16:1-7

The three women, Mary Magdalene,  Mary, the mother of, James, and Salome, were amazed when they reached Jesus' tomb.  Amazed that a huge stone had been moved to the side only to find a young man in a white robe ... Read More »