As we continue our Lenten journey, the readings today give some good material for self-examination. From the Book of Numbers we hear again of the people of Israel complaining against God and Moses. How often do we complain against God? For what reasons? In today’s Gospel, Jesus tells the Pharisees Read more…
I wrote this article over two weeks ago for our NW Catholic magazine. Though Easter greetings are a bit premature, the message is timely. Hang in there, everyone, and keep the faith! +pde Be Stouthearted – Wait On The Lord This column is written on the same day I Read more…
Jesus’ encounter with the adulterous woman in John’s Gospel (Chapter 8) clearly demonstrates that he comes not to condemn, but rather to seek our conversion. Perhaps in these days of self-quarantine, we have a bit more time alone, time to reflect. Perhaps as the impact of this coronavirus pandemic begins Read more…
People came to believe in Jesus and identify him as the Christ because of his preaching. How closely do we listen to Jesus? Jesus’ conviction in the absolute nature of God’s Kingdom gave him the courage to preach in the face of his own pending passion and death. The kingdom Read more…
Before Mass today, I paced and prayed in an empty cathedral. I know you all miss the opportunity to gather together for Mass and to receive the Eucharist. I hope you also know that we as your pastors miss all of you and the ability to gather together to receive Read more…
In today’s readings, The Book of Wisdom speaks of the Just One and the trouble he will endure. We know that Jesus is the Just One, and as Holy Week approaches, we begin to hear of the open designs of the Scribes and Pharisees to take his life. As Jesus Read more…
Dear friends, you may have heard that Pope Francis will lead the world in prayer from the basilica of St. Peter this evening at 6:00pm local time. (10:00am Pacific Time) This is an extraordinary moment in our world’s history, thus requiring an equally extraordinary pouring out of prayer. The Holy Read more…
Jesus asks for our faith in him. He is sent from the Father. Jesus accomplishes the works of the Father, and his works testify to his true identity. We renew our belief in Jesus Christ. Today we seek humility to admit that we are not God. God alone … is Read more…
In the Gospel today (John 4: 43-54) a royal official comes from Capernaum to Cana to ask Jesus to heal his son, who was near death. This is our model today and every day, to bring our needs to Jesus – in faith. In these trying times, we are encouraged Read more…
Today we read again from John’s Gospel, chapter 9, the story of Jesus healing the blind man. It is ultimately a story of conversion and faith. The Pharisees claim to see, and yet they are blind to the true identity of Jesus. Jesus restores sight to the man born blind, Read more…