Treasure In Heaven

This weekend’s Gospel (Luke 12: 32-48) gives a simple message: “The Father is pleased to give you the Kingdom.”  Jesus is speaking to His disciples.  He is ultimately speaking of heaven, as the text says explicitly in the next line.  However, Jesus is also speaking of the founding of His Read more…

Cheyenne Frontier Days

Cheyenne Frontier Days draws to a close today. It has been a week of all kinds of western entertainment for the people of Cheyenne, and the many others who come here year after year from all over the country for this annual event. From rodeo to Native American Indian shows Read more…

Investing In The Kingdom

Today’s Gospel reminds us not to rely upon the things of this earth. Rather, we are to mindful of the ultimate end of every human person and of all creation…eternal life…God’s Kingdom. Hear again the words of God to the rich man in Luke’s Gospel: “You fool, this night your Read more…

Back To The Classroom

This past week, I had the distinct pleasure to join 26 brother bishops for some continuing formation. We gathered in Charlotte, North Carolina for a program; Instinctive Leadership Behaviors, Developed Values, and Versatility as a Shepherding Bishop.  The program is one of several such leadership development courses offered by Catholic Read more…

July Fly Fishing

As I mentioned in an earlier blog, I had the opportunity to fly fish the 22nd of July on the North Fork of the Shoshone River in NW Wyoming. The trip was courtesy of Fr. Glen Szczechowski and parishioner from St. Barbara, Mr. Bruce Bourquin. As with most things, the Read more…

Our Father

The invitation to prayer continues with today’s Sunday readings. First, we see Abraham in conversation (prayer) with God, interceding on behalf of the population of that sinful city, Sodom. (Genesis 18:20-32) Abraham is quite comfortable in this dialogue with God, imploring God to reveal His justice through restraining his wrath Read more…

The WORD of God

Today’s Gospel antiphon quotes the Letter of St. James, (1:21) :  ” Humbly welcome the WORD that has been planted in you and is able to save your souls.” This reminds me of the recent words of our Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI when he spoke last Sunday during the Read more…

Wyoming Catholic Ministries Foundation

The Wyoming Catholic Ministries Foundation may well be the best (unintentionally) kept secret in our Diocese. Chartered in 1994, the WCMF was put together for the “…purpose of supporting the religious, charitable, ministerial and educational programs of the Roman Catholic Church in the State of Wyoming….” That was taken from Read more…