Author Archives: Fr Matthew P. Schneider, LC

The last week has felt like a complete whirlwind that I can just now step back and see. It all started on the 3rd when I received the ministry of acolyte at mass. Since then I feel like I have … Continue reading →

“Your God is personally involved with you that He has created a customized vision for you and for you alone. The vision is unique to your circumstances and calibrated to your abilities. Why would He bother? Because God is your … Continue reading →

I sit in the back, trying to stay inconspicuous. But of course my time comes, so I line up on the side, walk up on stage, pick a number, receive a card, and then the superior reads a saint and … Continue reading →

In our house here in Rome, there is only one Legionary who needs to use a cane. He is one of the older professors; he has to be close to reaching the mandatory retirement age. However, he is still quite … Continue reading →

A few weeks back we watched Kung-Fu Panda 2. (Warning: this post contains a spoiler.) I thought it was going to be one of those cheesy, kid-movie remakes that repeat the same plot until parents stop buying the movies, but … Continue reading →

Okay, today I have a completely different reflection. I have done very little art since St Rose of Lima Elementary School. I doodle a lot but that is more for something to do and nobody would consider that art. A … Continue reading →

Second year Theology has a reputation for a lot of study. Each semester we have about 2000 pages of required reading material to go along with twenty hours of classes. Sometimes we complain. I caught myself joining some complaining the … Continue reading →

This week involves last minute Christmas shopping. Everyone has one last gift to find. Before entering the Legion, I tended to get most gifts in November but would inevitably forget someone. We want to make everyone we care about happy. … Continue reading →

This morning I had to help 4 Calgarians to get to the priestly ordinations. I got to their hotel and we were on the Metro when they suggested a little stop before St John Latern. They were only going to be … Continue reading →

A few months back, Forbes magazine did a report on the 10 Happiest Jobs. And, big surprise, clergy came out at number 1. Some of the other jobs in the top ten are financial services salesmen (9), physical therapists (3), … Continue reading →