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: 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 | 3 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 | 3 Comments

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 | Leave a comment

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 | Leave a comment

Today’s find: Hundo high

Posted on February 1, 2026 by John Schroeder

My beloved Billikens dropped a metaphorical C-note on our archrivals the other evening. And I have to admit, it felt a little like heaven.

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Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: Beatitudes, bible, christianity, faith, Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, God, Gospel of Matthew, Hundo High, Jesus, Radiant, SLU Billikens, The Beatitudes | Leave a comment

Today’s find: The road to Naphtali

Posted on January 25, 2026 by John Schroeder

Looks like we won’t be going ANYWHERE today.

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Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: bible, christianity, faith, Fishers of Men, God, Gospel of Matthew, Grace, Holy Land, Jesus, Naphtali, Seaward Road, Snowstorm, Winter Storm Fern

Today’s find: Paddle up

Posted on January 11, 2026 by John Schroeder

I went 1-for-six on the pickle ball court the other day. (Might even have been 1-for-seven. At some point, I found myself averting my gaze from the carnage on the court.)

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Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: Baptism of Jesus, Baptism of the Lord, bible, christianity, faith, God, Gospel of Matthew, Jesus, John the Baptist, Paddle Up, Pickle ball

Today’s find: De-decking

Posted on January 4, 2026 by John Schroeder

Things started looking a tad less festive at our place yesterday. And no doubt the de-decking will continue apace today … and in the days to come.

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Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: bible, Christ, Christ Mystery, Christmas, De-decking, Epiphany, Epiphany 2025, Feast of the Epiphany, Gospel of Matthew, Jesus, Magi, Wise Men

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