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September 2020

Working In God’s Vineyard; A New Humanity With The Attitude Of Christ

The readings this weekend send us once again to labor on God’s behalf in the world. God’s mercy allows for the human conversion that is necessary for building God’s Kingdom; building a ‘new humanity’ which is ‘up to the standards of God’s plan of love in history.’ Conversion necessarily speaks Read more…

By Archbishop Etienne, 2 years ago

Jesus Is The Christ, The Son Of God

In today’s readings, Jesus is once again alone in prayer with God, the Father. Jesus as the Son of God drew great strength and direction in these moments of prayer. These moments solidifies his relationship with the Father along with his resolve to accomplish his redeeming work. Is it any Read more…

By Archbishop Etienne, 2 years ago

Fissures, Fractures of Human Family Healed In Christ

Once again, we are learning today how important it is to remain in the company of Jesus as his disciples. This bizarre Year of COVID is laying bare the many underlying ‘diseases’ diminishing the health of the human family. But we do not lose heart, rather as a people of Read more…

By Archbishop Etienne, 3 years ago

Holy Rosary, Tacoma Celebrates Nearly 130 Years

  Despite poor air quality due to heavy smoke in the air from surrounding wildfires, nearly 200 parishioners gathered at Noon Sunday for an outdoor Mass of Thanksgiving at Holy Rosary in Tacoma. Now that a decision has been made determining the parish is no longer viable on its own and Read more…

By Archbishop Etienne, 3 years ago

Training For Discipleship

Once again, our readings from today’s Mass raise up for us the importance of following Jesus and becoming fully equipped to be disciples of the Master Teacher. St. Paul, one of the greatest disciples of all time, says: “Although I am free in regard to all, I have made myself Read more…

By Archbishop Etienne, 3 yearsSeptember 11, 2020 ago

National Call For Assistance

As our nation and world continues to address a variety of extraordinary challenges such as a global pandemic and racial justice and all of the many aspects of life which they impact, many people are now also dealing with natural disasters. Minimally, we are called to pray for appropriate responses Read more…

By Archbishop Etienne, 3 yearsSeptember 10, 2020 ago

Birth Of Blessed Mother

As this day draws towards sunset, I invite all of us to turn to our Blessed Mother, whose birth we recall this day. Mary played a pivotal role in the history of salvation. She, in all humanity, by God’s grace, became a worthy woman who would conceive the Son of Read more…

By Archbishop Etienne, 3 yearsSeptember 8, 2020 ago

Gospel Values Contribute To Society

On this 23rd Sunday of Ordinary Time, the readings reveal once again how Gospel values contribute to the common good of society. Our faith has a role to play in the life of believers, and through us in the broader society. St. Paul tells us to owe no debt to Read more…

By Archbishop Etienne, 3 years ago

Former Ways, Worldy Ways, Give Way To Christ

On this First Friday, we recall the New and Eternal Covenant which Jesus accomplished. When he is questioned by the scribes and pharisees why his own disciples do not fast and pray as theirs, Jesus claims the title of Bridegroom (covenant) and that the guests do not fast and pray Read more…

By Archbishop Etienne, 3 years ago
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Welcome to my blog, and thanks for visiting! I became the Archbishop of Seattle on September 3, 2019 after serving as Coadjutor Archbishop of Seattle from June 7, 2019. Prior to that, I served 2 and a half years as Archbishop of Anchorage, 7 years as the Bishop of Cheyenne and many more as a priest of the Archdiocese of Indianpolis.

Preaching is a priority for my episcopal ministry, and this blog is my humble effort to engage the New Evangelization and to serve you, God’s holy, faithful people! Enjoy your visit, and together, may we grow in truth and love.

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