Pope John Paul II

As the world begins to turn its attention to Rome for the beatification of Pope John Paul II this Sunday, I wish to share a few of my own memories of this “Great” Pope and holy man. After a two year tour of college seminary and graduation in 1986, I Read more…

Change of Residence

One of the strangest “features” of this day is the empty tabernacle.  The vigil lamp remains dark, the tabernacle empty.  The tomb is now occupied. Soon, The tomb will be empty and the tabernacles occuppied once again, and the lamps lit proclaiming the indwelling of the Lord. Our vigil continues Read more…

Holy Saturday

Now there was a garden in the place where he was crucified, and in the garden there was a new tomb in which no one had ever been laid.  And so, because it was the Jewish day of Preparation, and the tomb was nearby, they laid Jesus there.  (John 19:41-42) Read more…

Good Friday Homily

Good Friday 2011, Most Reverend Paul D. Etienne  While praying the Stations of the Cross one Friday during this Lent, I had an intense insight into the reality of sin.  I was uniquely aware of the reality of my own sin and the significant damage it does to my relationship Read more…

Holy Thursday Homily

Holy Thursday 2011 Most Reverend Paul D. Etienne  This evening, in this Mass of the Lord’s Supper, the Church recalls how Jesus celebrates the Passover with his disciples, bringing the Passover Meal to its ultimate purpose and meaning.  In the days leading up to this Passover, Jesus spoke in unflinching Read more…