Easter Vigil 2013 Happy Easter! This Holy Night never fails to capture the radiance and abundant life that are ours in God’s Providential love. From Creation, through the Covenants; from the Wisdom of God and His profound patience and mercy, the People of God are ever confident in the faithful, Read more…
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…
Today, men and women of faith venerate the Cross of Christ. We not only venerate His Cross, but we lean upon it, drawing from it the inexhaustible grace of mercy, strength, and salvation: Because you have the LORD for your refuge and have made the Most High your stronghold, No Read more…
Good Friday, 2013 Christ came that we might have life, and have it more abundantly. (John 10:10 ) Christ sheds His blood for us that we might be redeemed and made sharers once again in the Life He shares with the Father. This life that Christ shares with us comes Read more…
Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper 2013 Homily Good Shepherd Tonight; Sacrificial Lamb Tomorrow Tonight, we celebrate the beginnings of the Church as Jesus establishes the two great sacraments of Eucharist and Priesthood. Tonight, we see Jesus as the Good Shepherd. Tomorrow, we will gaze upon Him as Read more…
For the past few years I’ve been telling our priests that we can no longer sit in our offices or stand in our sanctuaries expecting the People of God to come to us. It is clear the Holy Spirit is calling us to reclaim the mission of the early Church. Read more…
Chrism Mass Homily: Our Whole Life Ought To Be The Realization Of What Baptism Inaugurates! As one of the Consecration Prayers this evening reminds us, Christ entered our human experience as God in order to heal the world. It is Christ the Physician we call upon tonight through the Holy Spirit Read more…
A recent triple murder in Clark, Wyoming gives us pause to reflect upon the practice of capital punishment. Many states in our country still provide capital punishment as a viable option in the justice system; Wyoming is one of those states. Only 18 states have currently demonstrated the enlightened wisdom to abolish Read more…
One of the duties of a bishop is to make formal visits to the parishes of the diocese. I must say, this is one of the more enjoyable responsibilities. These visits allow the bishop to meet with the priests and parish leaders to discuss their priorities and ministries. It is Read more…
Last night I gave the opening session for this year’s Lenten Mission at our Cathedral. I was asked to speak on Faith. Even though this post is simply notes and thoughts, you may find it helpful to reflect upon some of these scriptures. Other than the few quotes from Pope-Emeritus, Read more…