Since the time of Jesus, the model of establishing and building the Church has been about relationships. Jesus called twelve, and sent them. Jesus entered into many relationships, through encounter, dialogue, healing, forgiveness and preaching the Kingdom of Heaven. Our life as disciples of Jesus is the same. We are Read more
On Friday afternoon, I arrived in Tacoma for this year’s celebration of the Cornerstone Catholic Conference. I’m told we had around 700 participants this year from around the state of Washington. The primary goal of Cornerstone is to provide an opportunity for our people to grow in faith, and in Read more
This evening, members of the legal profession gathered for Mass at St. James Cathedral. This tradition, an annual gathering known as the Red Mass is an opportunity to reflect upon the role of law in society, and the unique work entrusted to these men and women in their pursuit of Read more
This week, I took a concrete step to create a new Archdiocesan position to ensure that the fundamental mission of the Church is at the heart of everything that we do. I am happy to announce that Mr. Tim Hunt has accepted the role as the first Executive Director of Read more
Over the weekend I made it to two more parishes for Mass and visits. Saturday evening, I visited the oldest standing parish church in Western Washington (so I’m told); Immaculate Conception in Seattle, which is within walking distance from the chancery and St. James Cathedral. UPDATE: challenge already issued regarding oldest Read more
This weekend provided the opportunity to visit two more parishes, and celebrate the 25th anniversary of one. It also provided my first ferry ride on the way back to Seattle! We had a nice celebration during the 6:30 Saturday evening Mass at St. Gabriel, including three Baptisms! Today’s 25th anniversary Read more
Yesterday’s Gospel of the sinful woman who washed the feet of Jesus with her tears (Luke 7:36-50) touched me profoundly, and the grace of that WORD continues to feed me. Please allow me to share this grace with you along with my desire to offer you some spiritual food. Let us Read more
In today’s Gospel, we hear Luke’s version of the Beatitudes. (Luke 6:20-26) However, the introduction to this passage caught me off guard as I prayed over it. “Raising his eyes toward his disciples Jesus said:” Generally when scriptures speak of Jesus ‘raising his eyes’ he is in prayer to the Read more
Pope Francis gave a powerful homily today in Mauritius as he closed out his pastoral visit to Africa. This is the excerpt that caught my attention: When we hear the threatening prognosis that “our numbers are decreasing”, we should be concerned not so much with the decline of this or Read more
Tuesday, September 3, 2019 What a difference the stroke of the clock makes, at about 3 o’clock this morning Seattle time. I want to thank Archbishop Sartain in this day that begins a new chapter in the life of this local church, and certainly within my own life, and I Read more