Steven M SchislerThe first time I became aware of systemic racism was at a contractors association meeting the owner…I always did my best to act and see equality, regardless of color or vocal accent. I worked with electricians from all over the country…Jul 1, 2020Jul 1, 2020
Steven M SchislerI’m a huge fan of home-made bread.Bread making is actually a bit more complex as there are physical and chemical changes happening during the mixing, kneading, rising and…Jun 14, 2020Jun 14, 2020
Steven M SchislerWe had ordered our groceries several weeks ago, and in them was included a wonderful three cheese…In today’s first reading (2 TIM 1:1–12) Paul writes to Timothy, “For this reason, I remind you to stir into flame the gift of God that you…Jun 3, 2020Jun 3, 2020
Steven M Schisler. Happy Birthday Children of God!Today we celebrate Pentecost, celebrated birthday of the Church. When the Apostles first received the Holy Spirit, it had little effect on…May 31, 2020May 31, 2020
Steven M Schisler. This past Sunday after mass, I began passing blood.Some people would like you to believe that we were an afterthought, an evolutionary fluke, a happenstance of time and opportunity within…May 28, 2020May 28, 2020
Steven M SchislerAs we pulled up the boat on one of our favorite spots, I just knew that I was going to catch a fish.In our Gospel today (MT 28:16–20), the Apostles had witnessed Jesus’ death and Resurrection. He had appeared to them numerous times for…May 24, 2020May 24, 2020
Steven M SchislerI stood naked before the mirror as I got out of the shower.The realization that I had some different entity almost within me, controlling me, enabling me to live was almost too much. Adrenaline…May 17, 2020May 17, 2020
Steven M SchislerAlthough I seldom speak of them, even I, (tongue in cheek) have had and still have my share of…In today’s readings (ACTS 22:15–31 & JN 15:12–17)we have some chosen Apostles going to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas, to have a sit down…May 15, 2020May 15, 2020
Steven M SchislerToday, many of us are reflecting on our past lives with our Mothers, as Mothers, as husbands who…In today’s Gospel (JN 14:1–12) “Jesus said to his disciples: “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You have faith in God; have faith also in…May 10, 2020May 10, 2020
Steven M SchislerYesterday was the first day off lockdown in the county and state where we live.In our first reading today (ACTS 11:19–26) we see a picture of the “dispersia”. This is the time when the believers of the early Church…May 5, 2020May 5, 2020