Author Archives: John Schroeder

About John Schroeder

A spiritual pilgrim (and untrained preacher)...who writes pretty well...and thoroughly enjoys sharing stories of his encounters along the way. Most days, those encounters are occurring in and around my community in Manchester, MO (St. Joseph Parish). For more about my commercial experience, see my Personal Links below. http://www.corpwrite.com/ http://www.linkedin.com/in/corpwrite https://withusstill.wordpress.com/

Today’s find: Lift-off

Posted on March 29, 2026 by John Schroeder

There’s something remarkably humbling about encountering the souvenirs of a moonshot.

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Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: Apollo 13, Apollo Moon Missions, bible, christianity, faith, God, Gospel of Matthew, Holy Week, Houston, Jesus, Lift-off, Moonshot, NASA Space Center, Palm Sunday, Paul's letter to the Philippians, Philippians 2, Saturn V, Saving Victim | Leave a comment

Humble plug (2)

Posted on March 25, 2026 by John Schroeder

If you’re interested, there’s still time to register for the Good Friday morning of reflection (April 3) at the Marianist Retreat and Conference Center. My friend Anne Hruz and I will be teaming up to help you make it a prayerful day…

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Today’s find: Entombment

Posted on March 22, 2026 by John Schroeder

Making my way to the Lone Star State early last week, I awoke to the distinct impression that I had been entombed.

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Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: bible, christianity, Entombment, faith, Fifth Sunday of Lent, God, Gospel of John, Jesus, Lazarus, Lent, Raising of Lazarus, Romans, Romans 8 | Leave a comment

Today’s find: Born blind

Posted on March 15, 2026 by John Schroeder

Props to the Dayton Flyers.

I guess.

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Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: bible, Born blind, christianity, Ephesians, faith, Fourth Sunday of Lent, God, Gospel of John, Jesus, kerygma, Laetare Sunday, Man born blind, March Madness, Redemption, SLU Billikens | Leave a comment

Today’s find: Legacy

Posted on March 8, 2026 by John Schroeder

For a few hours this weekend, some of us outsiders were granted membership in the loving (and fun-loving) clan.

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Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: 95th birthday, Exodus, Gospel of John, Grumbling in the desert, Legacy, Living Water, Nonna, Third Sundany In Lent, Woman at the Well | 4 Comments

Today’s find: Stagecraft

Posted on March 1, 2026 by John Schroeder

Though I’ve seen it all before, the wizardry still captivates me.

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Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: Backstage Crew, bible, christianity, Fabulous Fox, Fox Theater, God, Gospel of Matthew, Jesus, Peter James and John, Phantom of the Opera, Second Sunday of Lent, Stagecraft, Transfiguration | 2 Comments

Today’s find: Click-bait

Posted on February 22, 2026 by John Schroeder

Went to a basketball game the other evening, and a scuffle broke out.

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Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: bible, Billikens, christianity, click-bait, faith, God, Gospel of Matthew, Jesus, Lent, Lenten Resolutions, SLU Billikens, SLU v. VCU, temptation, Temptation in the Desert | 2 Comments

Today’s find: Cervical radiculopathy

Posted on February 15, 2026 by John Schroeder

It only hurts when I move. Or remain stationary. Or raise my left arm. Or let it rest.

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Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: 1 Corinthians, bible, cervical radiculopathy, christianity, Commandments, Copier paper, faith, God, Gospel of Matthew, Jesus, Pinched nerve, Psalm 119, Sermon on the Mount, Sirach, Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Humble plug(s)…

Posted on February 13, 2026 by John Schroeder

Just passing along info about a couple of resources that could help to bless your Lent and Triduum…

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Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: #GoodFriday, #GoodFriday2026, #MarianistRetreat&ConferenceCenter #GoodFriday #GoodFriday2026 @paulmasek, @paulmasek, Steadfast spirit

Today’s find: Spotlight

Posted on February 8, 2026 by John Schroeder

My Sweetie and I spent a little time in the spotlight yesterday, and frankly it left me feeling a bit uncomfortable.

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Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: 1 Corinthians, 160th Anniversary, bible, christianity, faith, Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, God, Gospel of Matthew, Jesus, Light of the world, Salt of the earth, Spotlight, St. Joseph Parish, St. Paul, Two Sons

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