7-16-23 - 15th Sunday OT - Fr. Leo Schneider

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 7/11/23

15th Sunday Ordinary Time - Fr. Leo

The seed in today’s parable from Matthew, is the gift of faith.  The seed that falls on rich soil and produces much fruit, is faith that is understood and nurtured in the heart.  This is the faith Jesus desires us to have.

To come ... Read More »

7-09-23 - 14th Sunday OT A - Fr. Leo Schneider

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 6/30/23

14th Sunday Ordinary Time - Fr. Leo

  “Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, And I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, For I am meek and humble of heart; And you will find rest for yourselves. For ... Read More »

7-02-23 - 13th Sunday OT - Fr. Leo Schneider

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 6/27/23

13th Sunday Ordinary Time - Fr. Leo

 An unnamed women of influence in our first reading from second Kings is a model of goodness. She is attracted to Elisha because as she said, “Elisha is a holy man of God.”  She and her husband provide a room for him ... Read More »

6-25-23 - 12th Sunday OT - Fr. Leo

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 6/27/23

12th Sunday Ordinary Time - Fr. Leo

We often speak of the symbolism of light and darkness to describe the struggle to overcome sin with the light of God’s love.  This theme is ancient.  It is found in all spiritual traditions and is a constant theme in the Old and New ... Read More »

6-18-23 - 11th Sunday OT - Fr. Leo Schneider

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 6/13/23

11th Sunday Ordinary Time - Fr. Leo

Whenever we are hurt we tend to become defensive.  It is our natural way of protecting ourselves quickly when attacked.  This can lead us to hurt back or seeing the issue as “theirs.”  And it may be their issue and not your own. If someone ... Read More »

6-11-23 - Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ - Fr. Leo Schneider

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 6/06/23

The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ - Fr. Leo

Today’s gospel teaches by way of juxtaposition.  The Jews take Jesus’ word literally, “How can he give us his flesh to eat?”  While Jesus refers to his mystical presence communicated through the elements of bread and wine.  We sometimes summarize our ... Read More »

6-04-23 - The Most Holy Trinity - Fr. Leo Schneider

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 5/24/23

The Most Holy Trinity - Fr. Leo

“God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him.  Whoever believes in him will not be condemned.” (John)

In these words taken from John’s gospel today, it is clear that Jesus ... Read More »

5-28-23 - Pentecost Sunday - Fr. Leo Schneider

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 5/22/23

Pentecost Sunday - Fr. Leo

There is great energy on our first reading taken from the Acts of the Apostles. Tongues of fire and the blowing wind make the Holy Spirit present with great excitement and drama.  The scene is certainly out of the ordinary for most of us.  However, if ... Read More »

5-21-23 - Feast of the Ascension - Fr. Leo Schneider

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 5/16/23

Feast of the Ascension - Fr. Leo

On the second Sunday of Lent we heard the inspiring story of Jesus’ transfigured on the mount.   Peter, James and John witnessed the light and heard the voice confirming Jesus as the Son of God.  There is a great parallel in today’s first reading ... Read More »

5-14-23 - 6th Sunday of Easter - Fr. Leo Schneider

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 5/09/23

6th  Sunday of Easter, 2023  - Fr. Leo

Cardinal George once said, “We are more connected in today’s world, but we are less relational.”  Covid exasperated this condition as we all practiced distancing ourselves from each other to stay well.  Even after “Covid” working at home is much more common than ... Read More »