Superior Priest

Father Samuel Schneider
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Superior Priest Podcast is Father Samuel Schneider homilies, talks, and conversations. Fr. Samuel is a Catholic Priest from the Diocese of Superior. For inspiration, catechesis, and spirituality.

  1. 3D AGO

    Known and Still Loved

    8Mar26 (26aL3) At the well, Jesus shows the Samaritan woman that He knows her completely—her sin, her wounds, her isolation—and still draws near in mercy. We are reminded that Christ did not die for us once we were lovable, but while we were still sinners. The call of the Christian life is not to hide from God in shame, but to return to Him quickly with trust, especially after sin, and to let His mercy heal us so that we can share that same mercy with others.

    22 min

  2. MAR 3

    Title: Strengthened on the Mountain

    1Mar26 (26aL2) On the Second Sunday of Lent, we hear the Transfiguration: Jesus reveals His glory to Peter, James, and John to strengthen them for the coming Cross. God doesn’t give everyone the same experiences, but gives each the grace they need—never overwhelming our freedom, always inviting faith. We’re reminded to notice how God has already been at work in our lives, and to let that grace bless others. The homily also connects the Transfiguration to the Eucharist: Christ is truly present, but hidden, so we learn to love the Giver—not just the gifts—and to persevere in faith and charity.

    14 min

  3. FEB 26

    Beyond the Minimum

    15Feb26 (26aO6) Jesus raises the bar beyond mere rule-keeping: it is not enough to avoid murder or adultery—disciples are called to transformed hearts. The Christian life is not about minimal sin avoidance, but about choosing life through love of God and neighbor. As Lent approaches, we are invited into the desert not for self-improvement alone, but to reorder our lives through prayer, fasting, and almsgiving so that we run toward Christ and grow in authentic love.

    20 min

  4. FEB 20

    Beyond the Minimum

    15Feb26 (26aO6) Jesus raises the bar beyond mere rule-keeping: it is not enough to avoid murder or adultery—disciples are called to transformed hearts. The Christian life is not about minimal sin avoidance, but about choosing life through love of God and neighbor. As Lent approaches, we are invited into the desert not for self-improvement alone, but to reorder our lives through prayer, fasting, and almsgiving so that we run toward Christ and grow in authentic love.

    17 min

  5. FEB 10

    Real Blessing

    1Feb26 (26aO4) The Beatitudes overturn the world’s idea of being “blessed.” Jesus does not promise comfort or success, but true happiness—human flourishing rooted in God. Drawing on the Beatitudes and the Christian understanding of happiness, we are challenged to examine where we seek fulfillment. Real blessedness is found not in wealth, ease, or power, but in poverty of spirit, generosity, perseverance, and living for the Kingdom of Heaven.

    21 min

  6. JAN 25

    Called by the Word

    25Jan26 (26aO3) Reflecting on Jesus’ call of the first disciples and the prophecy of light dawning in Galilee, we are reminded that Christ still speaks clearly today through Sacred Scripture. On this Sunday of the Word of God, we are urged to deepen our familiarity with the Bible, recognizing that ignorance of Scripture is ignorance of Christ. As disciples, we are called not only to hear the Word, but to let it illumine our lives, strengthen our hope, and draw us more fully into following Jesus.

    20 min

  7. JAN 20

    Behold the Lamb of God

    18Jan26 (26aO2) We reflect on John the Baptist’s testimony that reveals Jesus as the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world. Drawing on the Passover, the prophets, and the servant songs of Isaiah, we see that Christ’s sacrifice is not only for Israel but for all nations. Called and sanctified in Christ, we are invited not to think too small, but to live holy lives that share in His mission to bring salvation to the ends of the earth.

    15 min

  8. JAN 20

    The Gateway of Baptism

    11Jan26 (26Baptism) We reflect on why Baptism is the gateway to the Christian life and why Christ Himself chose to be baptized. Baptism forgives sin, makes us temples of the Holy Spirit, and—most profoundly—adopts us as children of God. Though it fully cleanses us, it does not remove human weakness, which is why confession and the Eucharist continually renew our baptismal life. We are reminded that God freely chose us in Baptism, bound Himself to the sacraments for our salvation, and calls us to live confidently as sons and daughters of the Father.

    16 min
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Superior Priest Podcast is Father Samuel Schneider homilies, talks, and conversations. Fr. Samuel is a Catholic Priest from the Diocese of Superior. For inspiration, catechesis, and spirituality.

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  • Creator
    Father Samuel Schneider
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    103
  • Rating
    Clean
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