Sunday Homilies and Podcast Episodes on various things Catholic from Fr. Kyle Schnippel, priest and pastor in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, thoughts and opinions are my own.
In a twist, I’m joined by Fr. Ambrose, my parochial vicar, for a chat about the upcoming events for Advent within our pastoral region, Dayton Region XII, more information online: http://www.daytonxii.org
Fr. David and I go off the rails a bit, but bring it home in the end, I hope!
Fr. David Doseck and I are back and we ponder how to grow our parish communities instead of manage a long, slow, dreadful decline.
Fr. David and I are back on our normal schedule and reflect on the Reading from the Letter to the Hebrews.
Fr. David and I are back, examining what was announced via the Beacons of Light planning process, among a few other things. Enjoy!
Well, it helps to copy the right link to post into the player below, and well over ten folks sent me a note to let me know I goofed it up! Thank you! Anyway, roped Fr. Ambrose, my Parochial Vicar into joining me for a chat just prior to the priests of the Archdiocese of... Continue Reading →
Reposting! As I forgot to include the audio link, oops! Fr. David talk about the Assumption of Mary and a number of other things. I had some audio problems on my end at the start of the episode, it was fixed a few minutes into the episode, please be patient.
Fr. David and I reflect on the power of the Eucharist and what it means to be in love with Jesus in the Most Holy Eucharist.
We are back and doing our best to trust in the Lord.
Just Fr. David and I this week. Woe to shepherds and a Motu Proprio attract our attention.
My homily for the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time, as recorded at the 11:00 AM Mass at St. Peter, Huber Heights.
Havoc ensues as we place a microphone in front of a crowd of priests and seminarians. Enjoy!
After a crazy June for both of us, Fr. David and I were finally able to reconnect and share what all happened during the month.
Last time, Fr. David and I discussed the sequence for Pentecost. Today, a special guest joins me to discuss the sequence for Corpus Christi!
Fr. David and I are back! On Pentecost, we can so easily breeze through the Sequence prior to the Gospel, but this ancient prayer has some real beauty to it and meaning for our lives today.
Honored to be asked to preach the First Mass of Thanksgiving for Fr Scott Morgan, ordained to Priesthood of Jesus Christ for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati.
This past weekend, the Archdiocese of Cincinnati celebrated the Ordination of seven men to the priesthood of Jesus Christ, and it was a glorious weekend! Photo credit from the Archdiocese of Cincinnati and The Catholic Telegraph
Celebrating Mothers’ Day, pondering how Mary is also our mother and how the Church helps us to know her motherhood, too.
and a few other things, too. We also had a connection glitch in the middle, but it resolves pretty quickly.
What does it mean to be a shepherd after the heart of the Good Shepherd?
How to keep your First Holy Communion from being your Last Holy Communion.
Fr. David and I review Easter and Holy Week, as well as a little dabble in Divine Mercy.
What’s a take away from the re-telling of the Lord’s Passion for the day?
Yes, we know our Identity in Christ as a beloved son or daughter of God; and how God calls us out from ourselves to Trust in his care, daily, in our lives. But then we must also be strong in FORTITUDE to follow that promise that God makes to us. For more information about NET... Continue Reading →
Yes, we know we have an Identity as a Beloved Son or Daughter of the Father, but then He calls us from where we are comfortable into the unknown; gently inviting: ‘Do you TRUST me?’ And that might be difficult, but the reward can be fantastic. NET Ministries can be found here. To apply to... Continue Reading →
How do you prep for the holiest week of the year?
I was invited to give the annual Staff Retreat for NET Ministries, an organization that is very near and dear to my heart. Consisting of three talks: Identity, Trust, and Fortitude; I present them here as a prelude to Holy Week.
Fr. David and I are back, and lots of news to share, plus some thoughts on Reconciliation and things.
Using the Year A readings due to RCIA scrutinies, this also includes a brief announcement at the end, as well.
Can we encounter Jesus solely through a screen?
How’s that for a click-bait title? But we discuss the rainbow from Noah and somehow end up discussing prayer. God Bless
Today I look at how the upcoming ‘Beacons of Light’ Pastoral Plan for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati might make us uncomfortable, but that’s ok because it is easier to hear God’s voice when we are uncomfortable.
What is a modern version of leprosy that the man experiences in the Gospel?
Turmoil and confusion is not only on the horizon, it is on the doorstep. What are we to do about it?
Fr. David realized he has been in a funk, but a moment of prayer has changed the outlook.
Fr. David and I didn’t have anything particular to discuss, so we ramble for a bit and controversial opinions are voiced…
The story of the underground Church in Japan is one of perseverance, faith, and trust in God’s providence. Read more here.
Fr. David and I look at the second reading for today’s Mass and what that means for our world today.
My Sunday Homily, as recorded at the 10:45 am Mass at Corpus Christi.
Behold, Jesus is calling you! (and a few other things!)
It seems the Spirit is stirring up something in both Fr. David and I, but not sure what it is yet… But that didn’t stop us from talking about it!
Fr. Walter Ciszek, SJ, had quite a baptism into the Lord, even after he was ordained to the priesthood.
And some other things, as well. And yes, we give each other a challenge for the year…
Fr. David and I talk about Christmas and the experience at the parishes and set goals for setting goals for the new year.
I’m home for a few days with my folks and decided to put a microphone in front of my father, and well, listen and see!
Or, more accurately, 2 homilies! Wrote the first and, after delivering it, wasn’t very happy with how it came out, so re-wrote the homily on Sunday morning and it was a much better product. The second is presented first, the first is presented around the 11:45 mark. Will be recording the regular edition of the... Continue Reading →
Merry Christmas, everyone! Please know of my prayers for you and yours.
Not going to lie, we probably had an over-reach on this one, but let us know.
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