My Preaching
Welcome!
I am Fr. Scott Steinkerchner, OP, a traveling preacher, theologian, and web-developer. Here you will find the bulk of my internet postings, stretching back to 1999. The Blog postings are housed here, the Videos are mostly from the website of the Dominican Province of St. Albert the Great USA (my province), and the Podcasts are mostly my contributions to theWord, a daily podcast from Dominicans around the world.
You will also find on this site a list of Questions & Answers about Liturgy in the Roman Catholic tradition, created by a great liturgist and friend, Fr. John Thomas Lane,SSS.
What the Future Holds
For 26 March 2026, Thursday of the Fifth Week of Lent, based on Genesis 17:3-9, John 8:51-59
The Annunciation: Mary's YES vs. King Ahaz's NO • Wednesday, 25 Mar 2026
Two contrasting moments of decision: Mary's profound "yes" to God and King Ahaz's stubborn "no."
Consequences, Mercy & New Paths: The Bronze Serpent & Esau's Legacy • Tuesday, 24 Mar 2026
The fascinating story of the bronze serpent from the Book of Numbers, where the Israelites, complaining about their desert journey, face the deadly
The Third Sunday of Lent • The Secret Meaning of the Woman at the Well
For the Third Sunday of Lent by Sr. Joan Bukrey OSF and Fr. Scott Steinkerchner, OP.
Beyond "Good Enough": The Challenge of Forgiveness
for 26 Feb 2026. Exploring the difficult command to "leave your gift at the altar" and seeking reconciliation first.
Better than “Good Enough”
For 27 February 2026, Friday of the 1st week of Lent, based on Matthew 5:20-26
The Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time | True holiness lies not in ritual, but in compassionate action
Exploring the readings for the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, which proclaim that we don't need worldly power; rather, we need to use what lit
30 January • King David's Sin: When Moral Outrage Hides Our Own Flaws
Yesterday, we saw King David in beautiful prayer, full of gratitude.
29 January • “God, You Promised”: Praying with King David & Mary’s Magnificat
In today’s reflection, we pray with King David in 2 Samuel as he responds to God’s astonishing promise of a lasting dynasty.
The Baptism of the Lord: Meaning, Scripture & Mission
Father Scott connects the dots between today’s powerful scripture readings.