Sts. Timothy & Titus

It is important to remember that today’s feast follows immediately on the heels of the feast of the conversion of St. Paul…who was intimately associated with these two great saints and early successors of the apostles.  As you may know, in recent years, the tomb of St. Paul was excavated Read more…

Surrender To God

Today we celebrate the conversion of St. Paul.  His “immediate conversion” story is perhaps one of the best known accounts in all of Christian history.  For that reason, I am “struck” with the thought that no matter how powerfully God intervened in Saul’s life, there was still for him as Read more…

Validity of Marriage Act

The Wyoming State Legislature is presently considering legislation that would close a loop-hole in state law.  Presently, Wyoming statute defines marriage as a contract “between a male and a female person”, but state law also recognizes any legal marriage performed out of the state.  Thus, individuals who have contracted a Read more…

January Institute 2011

Well, the 2011 January Institute is now “in the books” and a part of history.  For a number of reasons, it will prove to be a significant part of our history! We had a record attendance for this year’s institute.  People came with open hearts and open minds, ready to Read more…

Clarification & Recent Events

Judging from some of the recent comments on Saturday’s talk regarding “Natural Law”, it is necessary to clarify that this talk was not given to the State Legislature.  This was a prayer rally held in the rotunda of the state capital building with around 70 people present, which did include Read more…

Do Not Be Afraid

In today’s Mass readings, there are two references to fear. First, in Mark’s Gospel, we see the Apostles in the boat during a storm.  As they see Jesus approach, walking on water, they are afraid.  Towards the end of the Gospel passage, Mark attributes their fear to a hardness of heart. They Read more…

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

Today the Church recalls our first native-born, American Saint; Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton.  Mother Seton was raised Episcopalian, and converted to the Catholic faith.  She had a deep spirituality at the heart of a difficult life.  Saint Elizabeth was a wife and mother of five children.  She lost her husband Read more…