Superior Priest

18Jan26 (26aO2) We reflect on John the Baptist’s testimony that reveals Jesus as the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world. Drawing on the Passover, the prophets, and the servant songs of Isaiah, we see that Christ’s sacrifice is not only for Israel but for all nations. Called and sanctified in Christ, we are invited not to think too small, but to live holy lives that share in His missi...

11Jan26 (26Baptism) We reflect on why Baptism is the gateway to the Christian life and why Christ Himself chose to be baptized. Baptism forgives sin, makes us temples of the Holy Spirit, and—most profoundly—adopts us as children of God. Though it fully cleanses us, it does not remove human weakness, which is why confession and the Eucharist continually renew our baptismal life. We are reminded tha...

4Jan26 (26Epiphany) We reflect on the Magi as seekers of truth who follow what is good, true, and beautiful—even before fully knowing God. Epiphany reminds us that faith and reason are not opposed: truth is one. God reveals Himself not only through Scripture, but also through creation, science, and sincere searching. Like the Magi, we are invited to keep pursuing truth wherever it leads, trusting...

25Dec25 (25ChristmasEve) We face a broken, anxious world and our own messy lives, and we admit how much we want God to simply fix it all. Christmas shows us something deeper: God doesn’t stay distant or override our freedom—He enters our chaos. In Jesus, God becomes one of us, walking with us in weakness and disorder so we are never alone. JESUS   Manifest Infirmity, wondrous Humility, in which al...

21Dec25 (25aA4) We step into St. Joseph’s quiet holiness: a righteous man who doesn’t speak in Scripture, but acts—protecting, providing, obeying, and staying open to God’s voice in unexpected ways, even through sleep. We explore the Church’s growing devotion to Joseph as a needed model of strong, humble fatherhood, and we keep a clear boundary between private revelation and the public revelation...

14Dec25 (25aA3) We sit with the Advent tension of the Christian life: already saved by grace, but not yet fully purified and ready for heaven. Using John the Baptist in prison—who seems to question, “Are you the one who is to come?”—we explore how faith can feel strained when the world still looks broken, and how Jesus answers not with theories but with signs: sight restored, the dead raised, good...

7Dec25 (25aA2) We look at what John the Baptist really means when he cries, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand,” and how that “kingdom” is not just a distant heaven but God’s reign breaking into this world and into our own hearts. We explore prevenient grace and the strange mercy of a God who even gives us the desire to turn back to Him, the way liturgy (Ad orientem, Latin chants) train...

30Nov25 (25aA1) We explore what Jesus really means when He tells us to “stay awake” at the start of Advent, moving from tired midwatch and drowsy highway drives to the deeper problem of spiritual sleep. We talk about how Mass, confession, concrete Advent commitments (like a daily Examen), and even liturgical shifts—Ad orientem, the Advent wreath, fiddleback vestments, and simple Latin chants—can a...

23Nov25 (25cKing) Marking 100 years of the Feast of Christ the King, we look at why Pope Pius XI instituted it in 1925—amid collapsing monarchies, rising atheistic regimes, and the illusion that we can build peace without God. We explore how Jesus’ kingship is nothing like a democracy or a distant monarchy: his throne is the Cross, his rule is service, and his style of leadership looks more like “...

16Nov25 (25cO33). Hearing Jesus foretell wars, disasters, and persecution, we don’t chase date-setters. Instead, we resolve to live ready—so that if the world ended next week, we’d keep doing exactly what we should be doing today. We store up treasure in heaven, not just for retirement; persevere through trials that often purify and strengthen the Church; and trust Christ to give us the words when...

9Nov25 (25Lateran) As we celebrate the Dedication of St. John Lateran—the Pope’s cathedral—we remember that holy places matter because God meets His people in real locations. Yet Christ also makes us living temples of the Holy Spirit through Baptism. Like Marines honoring Iwo Jima’s soil, we honor the Church’s sacred sites; but we honor even more the holiness God intends in us. We resolve to keep...

2Nov25 (25Souls). On All Souls Day, we remember that Christ wills to lose none and to raise us on the last day. We pray for the dead—trusting God’s mercy and the reality of purgatory’s purification—and we don’t rush to “canonize” loved ones at funerals. We offer Masses, seek indulgences, and practice simple prayers, knowing the Eucharist is the Church’s most powerful intercession. As we purify our...

19Oct25 (25cO29). From the persistent widow, we learn to pray without losing heart. We anchor our hope in Christ’s Resurrection, deepen it through Scripture and the witness of the saints, and live our purpose to love God and neighbor. We lean on community—like Moses supported by Aaron and Hur—especially Mary’s intercession (Memorare). Even when answers seem delayed, we keep asking, trusting that G...

12Oct25 (25cO28). We see Jesus heal ten lepers and learn that true wholeness comes when we return to give thanks. Like Naaman, we’re healed through simple, ordinary acts done in faith—Baptism’s cleansing, Confession’s renewal of conscience, and the Eucharist, which literally means “thanksgiving.” We resist sin’s numbing effect, practice daily gratitude, and thank God now for answered prayers, trus...

5Oct25 (25cO27). We ask the Lord to increase our faith and learn that even mustard-seed faith, lived with humility, can move mountains. We renounce entitlement, embrace our identity as unworthy servants who have only done our duty, and keep trusting God through both consolation and desolation. We commit to love of God and neighbor, persevere in prayer and the sacraments (Mass, Confession, the Rosa...

21Sep25 (25cO25). Fr. Schneider reflects on one of Jesus’ most puzzling parables—the dishonest steward—and what it reveals about our priorities. While the world often pursues wealth, power, and comfort with great determination, we are challenged to pursue heaven and holiness with the same intensity. We are reminded to be as shrewd as serpents and as innocent as doves, wisely sacrificing what is te...

14Sep25 (25Triumph) We gather at the foot of the Cross, reminded that belief is more than agreeing with facts—it is a surrender of trust. Like the Israelites who traveled across the camp to gaze on the bronze serpent, we are invited to move toward Jesus even when we cannot see the outcome. God often works in ways that overturn our plans and expectations, transforming weakness, failure, and even de...

7Sep25 (25cO23) Together we hear Jesus call us to place God first, carrying our crosses and letting every other love fall into proper order. We admit that we cannot fully understand God’s wisdom, yet we trust that His plan is greater than ours. Like St. Paul reminding Philemon of our equality in Christ, we recognize that we too are brothers and sisters on the same path. As we reflect on Fr. Samuel...

24Aug25 (25cO21). We are reminded that salvation requires more than simply knowing Jesus or attending Mass—it calls us to love God and neighbor and to follow His will faithfully. We are not strong enough on our own; we need God’s grace, the sacraments, and perseverance to strive through the narrow gate. He encourages us to embrace the challenges and disciplines of life, recognizing them as ways Go...

17Aug25 (25cO20). We are reminded that Jesus did not come to bring a false peace, but a fire that purifies our lives. Failures, trials, and losses are not signs of God’s absence, but opportunities for Him to clear away what holds us back and make room for new growth. Just as seeds need fire to germinate, so too do our struggles prepare us for deeper faith. By keeping our eyes fixed on Christ throu...

10Aug25 (25cO19). We are reminded that Christ calls us to vigilance, for we do not know the hour when He will come. To those who have received much—faith, the sacraments, knowledge of God’s love—much is also expected. This is not a burden, but a gift that draws us into deeper trust, guiding us to live as faithful stewards of His grace. By remaining vigilant through prayer, the Eucharist, and daily...

3Aug25 (25cO18). We are reminded through memento mori—remembering death—that this life is fleeting and all earthly things will pass away. When we lose sight of meaning, even small trials overwhelm us, but with purpose rooted in God, we can endure suffering with hope. Our true legacy is not wealth or success, but the love of God and neighbor that persists beyond death. By fixing our hearts on what...

27Jun25 (25cO17). We need to see God first and foremost as our Father, the foundation for ordering our lives rightly. We are reminded that while the world tends toward chaos, God's grace brings order. As Christians, we are called to die to the world and live for heaven. We’re encouraged to keep our relationships—especially in marriage—rightly ordered, and to remember that military chapels exist pr...

29Jun25 (25PeterPaul). We reflect on the Israelites' journey through the desert and recognize that we too often forget God’s providence in the midst of trial. We learn that God's gifts are not earned by good behavior but are given freely because He is a good Father. We are reminded to trust in His promises—even when we don’t feel or see them—and to allow suffering to draw us closer to His heart. I...

26Jun25 (25EvrittWedding). At the wedding at Cana, Jesus turns water into wine—not just any wine, but the best—signifying that in sacramental marriage, God provides more than we could imagine. We’re reminded that marriage isn’t about perfection, but about grace, communion, and mutual sacrifice. With Mary’s help, Christ’s presence, and the Church’s support, this union becomes a living icon of divin...