I am writing this post from the Indianapolis International Airport while waiting for a return flight to Seattle. Several months ago when I booked flights home for a post-Easter break, I could not understand why the flights were so full and the cost was more than usual. Last weekend, it Read more…
Happy Easter! Jesus Christ is truly Risen! Enjoy the Easter Homily from the Vigil last night. The video is at the bottom with homily beginning around the 1:47:00 mark. I hope to post some pictures later today. This indeed is a holy night! The holiest of the year! Jesus Read more…
Holy Thursday Mass, 2024 Our Gospel begins tonight stating that Jesus knew his time had come to be handed over. And then we hear these beautiful words: “He loved his own in the world and he loved them to the end”. The Opening Prayer for Mass tonight also helps us Read more…
As Holy Week begins, we read this year the Passion narrative from the Gospel of Mark. The narrative begins with an anonymous woman anointing the head of Jesus with expensive ointment. This is such an important moment it is mentioned in all four Gospels. (Mark 14, Luke 7, John 12, Read more…
Tonight the People of God gathered in the Cathedral of St. James in Seattle to celebrate the Chrism Mass. We had a great gathering of priests along with a full representation of the People of God. Below are both the homily in print, and the video from the Mass. The Read more…
After nearly two years of work and months of public input on Partners in the Gospel, Parish Families were officially promulgated this past Friday on the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord!
+ January 24, 2024 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Peace of our Lord be with you! As we begin a new year, I give thanks for the blessings and joys that are ours in Christ Jesus, our Lord. In the face of the challenges and pains of the world Read more…
Whoever answers before listening, theirs is folly and shame. (Proverbs 18:13) Know this my dear brothers and sisters, everyone should be quick to hear, slow to speak, (James 1:19) There are key elements to our efforts to renew the Church. I am more and more convinced, by my own experience, Read more…
In every call to follow Jesus, there is an implicit invitation to allow him to become our Teacher (Rabbi). One of the first lessons to learn is to place our absolute trust in the Lord, no matter where He may lead or whatever may be asked of us. Geneis tells Read more…