1-05-25 - Epiphany - Fr. Leo Schneider

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 12/23/24

The Feast of the Epiphany - Fr. Leo 

“Rise up in splendor, Jerusalem!  Your light has come, the glory of the Lord shines upon you.” (Isaiah)

With the Feast of the Epiphany, we celebrate that Christ, the light of the world, is here. He is active at this moment shedding ... Read More »

12-29-24 - Holy Family - Fr. Leo Schneider

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 12/18/24

Feast of the Holy Family - Fr. Leo

Many churches have statues of Jesus and Mary and Jesus and Joseph.  I have some in my home.  They are often found on pedestals and reverenced as the Holy Family; the ideal family.

However, if the Holy Family is going to have any ... Read More »

12-22-24 - 4th Advent - Fr. Leo Schneider

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 12/11/24

4th Advent - Fr. Leo

When the Archangel Gabriel visited Mary he confirmed God’s power to intervene in our lives when he told Mary that Elizabeth, her kinswoman, was going to have a baby.  Another miracle since Elizabeth was long past her child bearing years.  It was this news that prompted ... Read More »

12-15-24 3rd Sunday of Advent - Fr. Leo Schneider

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 12/05/24

3rd Advent - Fr. Leo

The people ask John the Baptist what they should do to be saved.  He did not give them an ultimatum. John simply asked them to live their lives with integrity.  To the tax collector he says , “Stop extorting people.” To the law keepers, “Don’t falsely ... Read More »

12-08-24 2nd Sunday of Advent - Fr. Leo Schneider

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 12/02/24

2nd Advent - Fr. Leo

As we look around the world through the news we hear constant bad news of innocent people being killed, of wars escalating and peace becoming more fragile.  This is the reality that surrounds us even on a local level with crime and political fighting.  

As ... Read More »

12-01-24 -1st Sunday of Advent - Fr. Leo Schneider

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 11/20/24

1st Advent - Fr. Leo

“Be vigilant at all times and pray that you have the strength to escape the tribulations that are imminent and to stand before the Son of Man.” (Luke)

A couple of weeks ago, I received a text from a friend who asked for prayers.  He ... Read More »

11-24-24 - Christ the King - Fr. Leo Schneider

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 11/14/24

Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe - Fr. Leo

I’m always uncomfortable with the title, Christ the King!  It’s not that we don’t celebrate the day when salvation will be accomplished, but to think of Christ even as a heavenly king, which he is, misses the way he ... Read More »

11-17-24 - 33rd Sunday OT B - Fr. Leo Schneider

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 11/12/24

33rd Sunday - Fr. Leo

As we approach the end of the liturgical year, our scriptures speak of the end times and what will happen when the experience of this life is transformed into the next.

The book of Daniel says about the end times, “At that time (of ... Read More »

11-10-24 - 32nd Sunday OT B - Fr. Leo Schneider

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 11/05/24

32nd Sunday - Fr. Leo

It is significant that a widow appears in both our first reading from 1st Kings and in our passage from Mark’s Gospel.  The widow is not named in either passage, so her example can speak to all who hear these scriptures.

In our first reading, ... Read More »

11-03-24 31 OT B - Fr. Leo Schneider

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 10/30/24

31st Sunday - Fr. Leo

We hear the best summary of the Christian way of life in today’s gospel.  Jesus sums it up as a loving God with all our heart, soul, mind and strength, and secondly, to love our neighbor as ourselves. Reflecting on these two commandments, would constitute ... Read More »