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
It is with sadness that I learned this morning of the death of the Archbishop emeritus of Louisville, Archbishop Thomas C. Kelly, O.P. Archbishop Kelly was a great and humble servant of the Church, and he loved the people of the Archdiocese of Louisville. I came to know him while Read more
In the Fall of 2007, a pioneer class of young students began a journey to begin and establish the Wyoming Catholic College. This young group of individuals were to be the first graduating class in May of this year, 2011. At present, the college is at full capacity. The Wyoming Catholic College Read more
On this second anniversary of episcopal ordination, I give thanks to God for the People of God of this local Church of the Diocese of Cheyenne. Today seems an appropriate time to remind our people of the two prayers of consecration to the Sacred and Immaculate Hearts. I closed my Read more
As the Presidential election season heats up and as we tackle such urgent needs in our country as unemployment, debt, and a stagnant economy, it seems advisable to ask ourselves some fundamental questions, such as: “Where does the authority of the office of the President have its origins?” If democracy Read more
The readings and prayers of this Solemnity of Our Lady give us much Good News upon which we are called to reflect. First a “refresher” on what theological instruction underpins today’s feast. The Immaculate Conception recalls how God in His goodness applied the grace of His Son’s redeeming work to Mary Read more
In light of our recent strategic planning as a diocese, I have thought a lot about who we are as Church, and the nature of Church. The goal of our strategic plan is to strengthen this local Church of the diocese of Cheyenne. My reflection naturally begins with thoughts of Read more
Twice today, in Morning Prayer and in Mass, the scriptures exhort us to “climb the mountain of the LORD.” Let us go up to the house of God. This is a classic image of the life-long spiritual journey of the soul to God. Several saints, such as St. Teresa of Avila Read more
First Sunday of Advent, Year B Most Reverend Paul D. Etienne As we enter a new Liturgical Year and another Advent Season, we are reminded of the urgency to be watchful and waiting for the Lord. The Redemptorist priest, Fr. Maurice Nutt, CSSR in his book Advent and Christmas, Wisdom Read more
I found this “proclamation” of our founding President to be a good reflection for our nation and leaders today. Happy Thanksgiving to one and all! +pde General Thanksgiving By the PRESIDENT of the United States Of America A PROCLAMATION WHEREAS it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge Read more