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: Medallion

Posted on February 21, 2023 by John Schroeder

Almost missed it. Indeed, I did.

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Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: Lent, Mardi Gras, Medallion

Today’s find: Opening

Posted on February 19, 2023 by John Schroeder

I’m notorious in some circles for bringing inappropriate tools to various “fix-it” projects.

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Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: Eye for an eye, Garage Door Opener, Opening, Screwdriver, Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

Today’s find: R.I.C.E.

Posted on February 13, 2023 by John Schroeder

We’ve agreed to one immutable rule in our weekly pickle ball match: “No lunging!” I broke the rule the other day, and now find myself restricted to a diet of R.I.C.E.

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Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: Hamstring, Hamstring Injury, Pickel Ball, R.I.C.E., Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Today’s find: Hearing aid

Posted on February 5, 2023 by John Schroeder

We went in search of a little inspired teamwork, my best Billiken Buddy and I. We found a long-lost hearing aid instead.

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Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Hearing Aid, SLU Billikens

Reflecting on The GIFT

Posted on February 3, 2023 by John Schroeder

Perhaps of interest: I’ll be giving a witness talk at this “GIFT” event on February 17 — reflecting on the impact of God’s love in my life, and our lives.

All are welcome — scan the QR code below to register for this FREE conference at St. Joe’s in Manchester. Sign up today — it’s just two weeks away!

Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: Life In The Spirit, St. Joe's Manchester, St. Joseph Manchester

Today’s find: Mirepoix

Posted on January 29, 2023 by John Schroeder

Dad’s been gone for nearly 39 years now – about 60% of my life’s span. And yet, our kitchen was filled this weekend with the savory aroma of his presence.

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Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: Beatitudes, Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Today’s find: Tracks

Posted on January 25, 2023 by John Schroeder

I make the same trek almost every weekday, but this morning, I noticed that my journey left a distinct set of tracks.

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Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: A & G, Conversion of St. Paul, Daily Mass, Grandparents, Tracks

Today’s find: Yo, bro

Posted on January 22, 2023 by John Schroeder

These days, it’s become a rarer thing to have two grandsons in the house at the same time.

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Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: Brotherly love, Brothers, Sibling Dynamics, Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Today’s find: Miller’s sink

Posted on January 15, 2023 by John Schroeder

When you live in a certain place for upwards of 30 years, you’re inclined to claim ownership of the spot. But in truth, we’re really more like squatters, aren’t we?

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Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: 2nd Sunday in Ordinary time, Corinthians, Miller's sink, Remodel