2-02-25 - The Presentation of the Lord- Fr. Leo Schneider

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 1/28/25

The Presentation of the Lord—Fr. Leo Schneider

Joseph and Mary were devout Jews.  Following Jewish custom, they brought Jesus to the temple to be dedicated to the Lord.  To do so, a sacrifice of two young pigeons was made to seal the dedication in God’s eyes and in theirs. Joseph and ... Read More »

1-26-25 - 3rd Sunday OT C - Fr. Leo Schneider

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 1/21/25

3rd Sunday of OT—Fr. Leo Schneider

Last Sunday, Jesus manifested his divinity by changing water into wine.  That it was done among family and friends is telling.  Everything Jesus does, is done to build up the Christian community of love.  As Christians, we are right to have social justice as a strong ... Read More »

1-19-25 2nd OT C - Fr. Leo Schneider

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 1/14/25

2nd Sunday of OT—Fr. Leo Schneider

The liturgical year moves quickly.  Last week Jesus was baptized in the Jordan and today he manifests his divinity by changing water into wine. He didn’t do it to draw attention to himself, but to act out of his sensitivity to his mother’s concern ... Read More »

1-12-25 - Baptism of the Lord - Fr. Leo Schneider

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 1/07/25

The Baptism of the Lord - Fr. Leo 

John the Baptist called people to repentance as a way to prepare for the coming of the Lord.  His penance was not about punishment, it was about letting go of old patterns to take up new patterns, new ways of thinking, ... Read More »

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 »