Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC
@frmatthewlc.bsky.social
I♥Jesus. Jesus♥us. Let's follow him closely. Catholic religious priest with the Legionaries of Christ
Teaching Theology @ 2 seminaries
Autistic
Teaching Theology @ 2 seminaries
Autistic
Reposted by Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC
“God sometimes just gives us a candle to show his will. He does not always give us the full light of day. This can often be helpful in leading us where we need to go.” @frmatthewlc.bsky.social
Just Enough Light for the Next Step
If we could see all the struggles ahead, we might never set out. Trust me: I joined the Legionaries of Christ seven years before the truth came out.
www.plough.com
April 14, 2025 at 1:38 PM
“God sometimes just gives us a candle to show his will. He does not always give us the full light of day. This can often be helpful in leading us where we need to go.” @frmatthewlc.bsky.social
The Montana Senate is preparing a bill that will make martyrs of the confessional if passed. The seal of the confession is absolute and we will go to prison rather than reveal what was said under the seal.
frmatthewlc.com/blog/2025/01...
frmatthewlc.com/blog/2025/01...
Montana Prepares to Make Martyrs of the Confessional - Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC
A new bill was just presented in Montana to force priests to reveal what is said in the confessional. The result of this law would be imprisoned, and possibly martyred priests. And it probably won’t s...
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January 20, 2025 at 10:49 PM
The Montana Senate is preparing a bill that will make martyrs of the confessional if passed. The seal of the confession is absolute and we will go to prison rather than reveal what was said under the seal.
frmatthewlc.com/blog/2025/01...
frmatthewlc.com/blog/2025/01...
At Autistic Catholics, we are working on a small group guidebook. I want ideas from the Christian autistic community for what they desire in small groups. Please reply on my blog post so it can be a brainstorming discussion. frmatthewlc.com/blog/2025/01...
What Would YOU Want in an Autistic Christian Small Group? - Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC
Autistic Catholics has a short to medium-term goal is promoting small groups of autistic individuals. Towards this end, we are working on compiling a small group guidebook. I want to know what autisti...
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January 18, 2025 at 8:26 PM
At Autistic Catholics, we are working on a small group guidebook. I want ideas from the Christian autistic community for what they desire in small groups. Please reply on my blog post so it can be a brainstorming discussion. frmatthewlc.com/blog/2025/01...
As you may know, I am recording a podcast reading all the documents of Vatican II in 2025. After recording part of it on the liturgy, I had a day of retreat and it made me reflect on how the liturgy is a foretaste of eternity. Here it is: frmatthewlc.com/blog/2025/01...
The Liturgy: Foretaste of Eternity - Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC
Every week or every day, we attend Mass or Divine Liturgy, and it is largely the same. The Eucharistic prayer is just one of a few options, a lot of other prayers like the introductory and Communion r...
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January 9, 2025 at 11:21 PM
As you may know, I am recording a podcast reading all the documents of Vatican II in 2025. After recording part of it on the liturgy, I had a day of retreat and it made me reflect on how the liturgy is a foretaste of eternity. Here it is: frmatthewlc.com/blog/2025/01...
In recent months, I have had some of my most profound experiences in prayer. Some of these are leading to deeper reflections on Christian life which I can share. Here is the first such reflection on two ways to view eternity. www.plough.com/en/topics/fa...
Two Ways to Look to Eternity
Life is short, and there’s so much good work to do. Does knowing Jesus has saved you change that?
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January 5, 2025 at 4:45 PM
In recent months, I have had some of my most profound experiences in prayer. Some of these are leading to deeper reflections on Christian life which I can share. Here is the first such reflection on two ways to view eternity. www.plough.com/en/topics/fa...
As promised there will be a live stream of me answering questions of Patreon supporters & X subscribers this weekend. Ask questions for in the link. www.patreon.com/posts/q-this...
Q&A this weekend: ask questions here | Fr Matthew P. Schneider, LC
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January 2, 2025 at 2:47 AM
As promised there will be a live stream of me answering questions of Patreon supporters & X subscribers this weekend. Ask questions for in the link. www.patreon.com/posts/q-this...
The first episode of Vatican II in a Year is up. Subscribe & info here: frmatthewlc.com/vatican/
January 1, 2025 at 11:53 PM
The first episode of Vatican II in a Year is up. Subscribe & info here: frmatthewlc.com/vatican/
I'm running into a technical issue uploading the first episode of Vatican II in Year. It may not be up until tomorrow morning as the people who can fix it are not working this late. Sorry.
January 1, 2025 at 2:26 AM
I'm running into a technical issue uploading the first episode of Vatican II in Year. It may not be up until tomorrow morning as the people who can fix it are not working this late. Sorry.
The podcast starts in a few hours...
Here's the trailer for the Vatican II in a Year podcast:
More info on the podcast & links to subscribe: frmatthewlc.com/vatican/ or sqpn.com/podcasts/vat...
Trailer video: youtu.be/uaaNbXET6gM?...
Vatican II in a Year trailer
YouTube video by Fr Matthew P. Schneider, LC
youtu.be
January 1, 2025 at 12:14 AM
The podcast starts in a few hours...
I'm heading out today to spend Christmas with my parents, siblings, etc. for the first time in 20+ years (I've been with my religious community every year since I joined).
December 23, 2024 at 3:16 PM
I'm heading out today to spend Christmas with my parents, siblings, etc. for the first time in 20+ years (I've been with my religious community every year since I joined).
t appears my car will be a write-off after an accident this week (I thought repairs would 1/2 what they are).
Money is tight in my local community. If you want to help out, here's a link to donate (add "car" in the comments to specify it for this). secure.acceptiva.com?cst=937bf2
Money is tight in my local community. If you want to help out, here's a link to donate (add "car" in the comments to specify it for this). secure.acceptiva.com?cst=937bf2
December 19, 2024 at 1:47 AM
t appears my car will be a write-off after an accident this week (I thought repairs would 1/2 what they are).
Money is tight in my local community. If you want to help out, here's a link to donate (add "car" in the comments to specify it for this). secure.acceptiva.com?cst=937bf2
Money is tight in my local community. If you want to help out, here's a link to donate (add "car" in the comments to specify it for this). secure.acceptiva.com?cst=937bf2
"Pray 1st for the purification of the passions; 2ndly, for the deliverance from ignorance & forgetfulness; & 3rdly, for deliverance from all temptation, trial & dereliction." -Evagrius Ponticus
December 16, 2024 at 10:41 PM
"Pray 1st for the purification of the passions; 2ndly, for the deliverance from ignorance & forgetfulness; & 3rdly, for deliverance from all temptation, trial & dereliction." -Evagrius Ponticus
I finished writing my Christmas cards today while I was watching football.
It will be good to have these out in time so all the US ones at least arrive early.
It will be good to have these out in time so all the US ones at least arrive early.
December 16, 2024 at 10:41 PM
I finished writing my Christmas cards today while I was watching football.
It will be good to have these out in time so all the US ones at least arrive early.
It will be good to have these out in time so all the US ones at least arrive early.
Here's a little background on what lead me to start a Vatican II in a Year podcast.
frmatthewlc.com/blog/2024/12...
frmatthewlc.com/blog/2024/12...
Vatican II in a Year Podcast Launch - Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC
I have seen many people misinterpret Vatican II. I’ve heard people give diametrically opposed understandings of it. I’ve heard people embrace or reject a false image of the council. I’ve seen for year...
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December 14, 2024 at 7:54 PM
Here's a little background on what lead me to start a Vatican II in a Year podcast.
frmatthewlc.com/blog/2024/12...
frmatthewlc.com/blog/2024/12...
I just used @sky-follower-bridge.dev to follow 500+ from Twitter.
The same username is pretty accurate, but the same display name is not so much so, especially for accounts that have common names or only list their first name.
The same username is pretty accurate, but the same display name is not so much so, especially for accounts that have common names or only list their first name.
December 14, 2024 at 6:41 PM
I just used @sky-follower-bridge.dev to follow 500+ from Twitter.
The same username is pretty accurate, but the same display name is not so much so, especially for accounts that have common names or only list their first name.
The same username is pretty accurate, but the same display name is not so much so, especially for accounts that have common names or only list their first name.
Here's the trailer for the Vatican II in a Year podcast:
More info on the podcast & links to subscribe: frmatthewlc.com/vatican/ or sqpn.com/podcasts/vat...
Trailer video: youtu.be/uaaNbXET6gM?...
Vatican II in a Year trailer
YouTube video by Fr Matthew P. Schneider, LC
youtu.be
December 14, 2024 at 3:04 AM
Here's the trailer for the Vatican II in a Year podcast:
More info on the podcast & links to subscribe: frmatthewlc.com/vatican/ or sqpn.com/podcasts/vat...
Trailer video: youtu.be/uaaNbXET6gM?...
For the #ImmaculateConception, my community was having a concelebration at the school several priests work at. We were asked to bring a matching concelebration vestment from the house.
What do I bring? A violet vestment. 🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️
Fortunately, someone else brought an extra white.
What do I bring? A violet vestment. 🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️
Fortunately, someone else brought an extra white.
December 9, 2024 at 6:17 PM
For the #ImmaculateConception, my community was having a concelebration at the school several priests work at. We were asked to bring a matching concelebration vestment from the house.
What do I bring? A violet vestment. 🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️
Fortunately, someone else brought an extra white.
What do I bring? A violet vestment. 🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️
Fortunately, someone else brought an extra white.
Today is a Holy Day of Obligation for many in the US, but individual dioceses have different policies. Many have dispensed it.
I recommend you search "[name of your dioceses] Immaculate Conception holy day of obligation."
I found this locally: www.dsj.org/dispensation...
I recommend you search "[name of your dioceses] Immaculate Conception holy day of obligation."
I found this locally: www.dsj.org/dispensation...
December 9, 2024 at 4:50 PM
Today is a Holy Day of Obligation for many in the US, but individual dioceses have different policies. Many have dispensed it.
I recommend you search "[name of your dioceses] Immaculate Conception holy day of obligation."
I found this locally: www.dsj.org/dispensation...
I recommend you search "[name of your dioceses] Immaculate Conception holy day of obligation."
I found this locally: www.dsj.org/dispensation...
Reposted by Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC
@frmatthewlc.bsky.social isn't wrong.
December 6, 2024 at 9:54 PM
@frmatthewlc.bsky.social isn't wrong.
The liturgy brings eternity into time. (From my prayer yesterday.)
December 9, 2024 at 4:48 PM
The liturgy brings eternity into time. (From my prayer yesterday.)
You are Catholic because you are baptized. But these are generally examples of bad Catholics.
(How long until they block me here too.)
(How long until they block me here too.)
You can be Catholic and have had abortions.
You can be Catholic and use birth control.
You can be Catholic and build your family with IVF.
You can be Catholic and part of the LGBTQ+ community.
You can be Catholic and pro-choice.
You can be Catholic and use birth control.
You can be Catholic and build your family with IVF.
You can be Catholic and part of the LGBTQ+ community.
You can be Catholic and pro-choice.
November 16, 2024 at 12:08 AM
You are Catholic because you are baptized. But these are generally examples of bad Catholics.
(How long until they block me here too.)
(How long until they block me here too.)