Author Archives: Fr Matthew P. Schneider, LC

I just got back from Arcatheos. It may just be the best summer camp in North America and it’s affiliated with Regnum Christi. The camp is insane with sword battles, staged explosions, and a storyline that grabs you in from … Continue reading →

When I was ordained a deacon at the end of June, I thought I was going to be crying the whole ceremony. I didn’t cry at all. I was ecstatic to be ordained but the emotions weren’t as overwhelming as … Continue reading →

About a year ago I posted here on why I did not have Facebook. I said you would not see me on Facebook soon since I didn’t think there was any positive ministry I could do there (you can read … Continue reading →

does it feel like to be in front of a group and have open questions? Just imagine when you know they have tough questions; when they are going to question what you do. How does everyone look at you? Let … Continue reading →

It’s so easy to put up a wall and hide. We can easily present our perfect face. It feels good to be in control and to appear that we aren’t affected by the little problems of the day. Who doesn’t … Continue reading →

How much we wish we were perfect. We want to be the one who everybody else looks up to, that perfect Legionary, or perfect student, perfect mom, etc. Yet we know we aren’t. If you think I am, you’re sorely … Continue reading →

Saturday afternoon we had a special conference for all of us about to be ordained. As Fr Sylvester was pointing out some details to prepare us for ordination, the community started solemn rosary. We could hear them singing songs to … Continue reading →

A few days ago, a brother who had been out came back. When he came in, one brother had already saved him a clean cloth napkin and pulled it out for him. (For those who don’t know, we use cloth … Continue reading →

As I was writing my last reflection, I mentioned my dad used to coach our sports’ teams. I remember when we won the local recreational basketball league. My dad has never been a huge basketball fan or player but since … Continue reading →

Recently I was speaking to my dad and he mentioned that one of the best years was when we all did swim team. It wasn’t that he had great business success that year – he did well most years. It … Continue reading →