Deferring absolution is the key moment of decision on several key moral issues like contraception and relations with legal but not legitimate spouses, so it ends up being somewhat controversial. However, regarding clerical abuse, I think … [Read more...]
About Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC
Fr Matthew P. Schneider, LC is most well-known for his presence on Twitter and Instagram (@FrMatthewLC) where he has over 50,000 followers between the two platforms. He is a religious priest with the Legionaries of Christ ordained in 2013. He is currently enrolled at the STL program out of Sacred Heart Major Seminary. He lives in the Archdiocese of Washington where he helps at Our Lady of Bethesda Retreat Center and produces material for Regnum Christi.
Homilies for April 2019
April 1, 2019 by Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC
For Apr. 7, Apr. 14 (Palm, or Passion), Easter (day), and Apr. 28 (Divine Mercy). Fifth Sunday of Lent – April 7, 2019 Readings: Is 43:16–21 • Ps 126:1–6 • 2 Phil 3:8–14 • Jn 8:1–11 uscc … [Read more...]
Does the Text of Amoris Laetitia Allow Communion for the Divorced and Remarried?
Part 2
March 10, 2019 by Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC
Previously, I have presented the positive argumentation that the text of Amoris Laetitia does not allow Communion for the divorced and remarried who intend to continue sexual relations.[1. Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC, “Does the Text of A … [Read more...]
Does the Text of Amoris Laetitia Allow Communion for the Divorced and Remarried?
Part 1
February 12, 2019 by Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC
Since it came out, some have argued that Amoris Laetitia permits Communion for the divorced and remarried. This is often based on a few lines rather than going back and analyzing the text as a whole in line with tradition.[1. I will deal … [Read more...]
Maintaining the Liturgy in a Homily Surrounded by Technology
July 12, 2018 by Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC
Does technology enhance or diminish a homily? Should we use technology in homiletics? These questions don’t elicit an agreed-upon answer, and often focus on the art of preaching itself. Let’s take a representative example from each side. Dr. … [Read more...]
Applying Six Offline Models to Online Evangelization
June 28, 2017 by Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC
The Internet has now opened up as a wide field for our evangelization. Much of the cultural interchange now takes place via such electronic means. The Church is called to step out into every new forum and evangelize it, yet for the online … [Read more...]
The Church Just Did for Movements What She Did for Religious in 1978, Only Better
August 1, 2016 by Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC
The Church does not rush to judgement, but reflects and ponders clearly to ascertain what is God’s will. This can take years, even decades. Vatican II renewed many aspects of Catholic life: the sacramental character of a bishop’s con … [Read more...]
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