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 »

5-07-2023 - 5th Sunday of Easter - Fr. Leo

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 5/02/23

5th  Sunday of Easter, 2023  - Fr. Leo

God desires intimacy with each one of us.  This is made clear in the touching words of Jesus as he is preparing his disciples for his departure.  He says to them, “I will come back again and take you to myself, so that where ... Read More »

4-30-23 - 4th Sunday of Easter - Fr. Leo Schneider

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 4/25/23

4th  Sunday of Easter, 2023  - Fr. Leo

“The sheep follow him, because they recognize his voice.  But they will not follow a stranger; they will run away            because they do not recognize his voice.”

When my dad was in a care center after ... Read More »

4-23-23 - 3rd Sunday of Easter - Fr. Leo Schneider

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 4/18/23

3rd Sunday of Easter, 2023  - Fr. Leo

Last Sunday, I mentioned the communal aspect of the church that allowed Thomas to hang-in-there with his doubts until he had his own experience of the risen Christ.  Today we witness the communal aspect of the church again.  The two disciples on the ... Read More »

4-16-23 - 2nd Sunday of Easter - Fr. Leo Schneider

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 4/18/23

2nd Sunday of Easter, 2023  - Fr. Leo

I’ve preached many times on how Thomas is the hero of John’s gospel.  Through his doubt he came to experience the risen Christ and proclaimed him Lord and God.  The crowning declaration of John’s entire gospel.  

We learn that doubt can lead a ... Read More »

4-09-23 - Easter Sunday - Fr. Leo Schneider

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 3/31/23

Easter Sunday, 2023  - Fr. Leo

Dear People of Holy Name,

Happy Easter!  Our Lenten observance makes the light of Easter brighter for all of us.  I would like to thank all who participated in Masses, Stations of the Cross and study groups these forty days.  Also, I thank all who ... Read More »

4-2-23 - Palm Sunday - Fr. Leo Schneider

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 3/28/23

Palm Sunday, 2023  - Fr. Leo

Betrayal, and rejection of truth and love underlie Christ’s passion.  Yet, despite the horrors of Christ insidious murder, Jesus never condemns.  Quite the opposite, he gives eternal life to the thief at his side who places his faith in him.  

Let us not fear then ... Read More »