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Steven M Schisler

Steven M Schisler

The 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…

5 min readJul 1, 2020

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The first time I became aware of systemic racism was at a contractors association meeting the owner…

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Steven M Schisler

I’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…

3 min readJun 14, 2020

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I’m a huge fan of home-made bread.

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Steven M Schisler

We 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…

3 min readJun 3, 2020

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We had ordered our groceries several weeks ago, and in them was included a wonderful three cheese…

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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…

3 min readMay 31, 2020

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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…

2 min readMay 28, 2020

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. This past Sunday after mass, I began passing blood.

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Steven M Schisler

As 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…

3 min readMay 24, 2020

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As we pulled up the boat on one of our favorite spots, I just knew that I was going to catch a fish.

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Steven M Schisler

I 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…

4 min readMay 17, 2020

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I stood naked before the mirror as I got out of the shower.

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Steven M Schisler

Although 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…

4 min readMay 15, 2020

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Although I seldom speak of them, even I, (tongue in cheek) have had and still have my share of…

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Steven M Schisler

Today, 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…

3 min readMay 10, 2020

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Today, many of us are reflecting on our past lives with our Mothers, as Mothers, as husbands who…

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Steven M Schisler

Yesterday 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…

3 min readMay 5, 2020

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Yesterday was the first day off lockdown in the county and state where we live.

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Steven M Schisler

Steven M Schisler

Husband, Dad, Grandpa, Catholic Deacon, Secular Franciscan, Outdoorsman, Adventurer, Retired/Disabled Electrician/Field Superintendent/Project Manager/Vice-Pres

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