3-02-25 - 8 OT C - Fr. Leo Schneider

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 2/25/25

8th Sunday of OT—Fr. Leo Schneider

Discernment is an important part of life.  Both in daily living and in our spiritual seeking.  Today’s readings provide great insights on how to discern well.

To judge well, we first need to perceive things without judgement and let things reveal themselves. The book of ... Read More »

2-23-25 - 7th OT C - Fr. Leo Schneider

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 2/18/25

7th Sunday of OT—Fr. Leo Schneider

In our readings today, mercy triumphs over justice. David shows mercy to his enemy and gains his respect.  In the Gospel, we are told to let the sinner have their way and let God minister justice.

I must confess, for me this is an ... Read More »

2-16-25 - 6th Sunday OT C - Fr. Leo Schneider

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 2/11/25

6th Sunday of OT—Fr. Leo Schneider

Luke gives us a shorter version of the Beatitudes than found in Matthew’s gospel.  There is also more contrast between the virtuous and those clinging to sin.  Let us look at the “Blessed are you” phrases and try to understand them as blessings.

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2-09-25 - 5th Sunday OT C - Fr. Leo Schneider

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 2/04/25

5th Sunday of OT—Fr. Leo Schneider

In the spiritual life, it is God who makes us holy.  And God’s desire to do so, is intense and unwavering. We see this in all three of our scripture passages today.  Isaiah in our first reading, sees himself as a man of unclean ... Read More »