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 »

3-26-23 - 5th Lent - Fr. Leo Schneider

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 3/21/23

5th Sunday of Lent, 2023  - Fr. Leo

“I am the resurrection and the life; whoever believes in me, even if he dies, will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die.”

Jesus’ words summarize our Christian faith.  Our belief in Christ who died and rose ... Read More »

3-19-23 4th Lent - Fr. Leo Schneider

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 3/14/23

4th Sunday of Lent, 2023  - Fr. Leo

  “I am the light of the World.” Jesus

The ancient tension between light and darkness is shown in todays Gospel from John.  Blindness, which is the experience of darkness has been the life long experience of the man born blind to ... Read More »

3-12-23 - 3rd Lent - Fr. Leo Schneider

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 3/07/23

3rd Sunday of Lent, 2023  - Fr. Leo

 The sinner becomes an apostle.  In this case the apostle is a woman at the well.  As an outcast coming to draw water in the heat of the day, so as not to be taunted by the town’s folk, she meets Jesus who ... Read More »

3-05-23 - 2nd Lent - Fr. Leo Schneider

Posted by Jennifer Stephan on 3/03/23

2nd Sunday of Lent, 2023  - Fr. Leo

 Last Sunday, I spoke of a dream most basic to our hearts; to live in the Kingdom of God.  Lent being the time we uncover lessor dreams that can pull us away from God like Adam and Eve when they ate the ... Read More »