Homily for Epiphany

    This past week I was on retreat with the region bishops in Tucson, Arizona.  One of the secondary blessings was the visibility and beauty of the stars.  Is there anyone who does not enjoy gazing upon the stars?  Even if only for a brief moment, the stars tend Read more…

Christmas Greetings

Vatican Nativity Scene Well, friends, the eve of this Holy Night is upon us.  Please know of my deepest prayers for all of you as we celebrate the birth of the Savior. I pray this Christmas grants grace to all to better comprehend the mysterious ways of God.  May the Read more…

Accepting God & Living His Plan

The last line of today’s Gospel from St. Luke (7:24-30) speaks to the ever-present challenge of salvation history.  Jesus points out how the “tax collectors” and those who received the baptism of John the Baptist were “open” to the “righteousness of God”.  The Pharisees and scholars on the other hand Read more…