I must admit, this topic was greatly influenced this morning by our presider and homilist, Archbishop O’Brien (Baltimore). As when he was my rector at the North American College, he still has quite the ability to inspire! The latter reflection was the fruit of praying the rosary this morning. Today’s Read more
This morning’s reading for Mass comes from the Third Letter of St. John, verses 5-8. The final line of encouragement asks us to support each other so that we may be co-workers in truth. This is a good image of how each of our lives are to interact according to Read more
During the month of November, our Liturgical Year approaches its “cyclical end”. The Church in her infinite wisdom calls us to reflect upon the passing nature of this life, and the eternal realities that are a part of this journey of faith. We are asked to prayerfully consider the end goal Read more
When I was in the seminary, The Week In Review was what we called Sunday night dinner. Anyway, as much as last week’s travels and ministry made me feel like a pastor, this week was all about administration. Administration is not a bad thing for a priest or bishop, in Read more
On the Feast of All Souls, we are reminded to pray for the faithful who have gone to their rest with a belief in the resurrection and the hope of eternal life. Just as yesterday’s feast of All Saints instructs us of the hope we have in the powerful intercession Read more
The saints we honor today desired to walk in the Light of the presence of Christ. They desired to live the will of God. If not desiring the cross, they desired to carry it gracefully. All we need do to imitate their lives and holiness, it to desire to live Read more
Today, I am in Evanston, at St. Mary Magdalen parish, and will also celebrate Mass with the community of St. Helen in Ft. Bridger later in the morning. There are a number of interesting lines in the readings this weekend, but the one I will offer a brief thought on, Read more
As we draw near the end of this month of October, a brief conversation with one of my priests this week gave me the idea to share with you a prayer for vocations which fits easily into the rosary. While I was pastor in New Albany, Indiana at Our Lady Read more
I’ve had a great week being “pastor” of the diocese, traveling around once again. Monday, I was in Laramie visiting with our new Vocation Director, Fr. Bill Hill. He is getting up to speed rather quickly, and I’m sure he is ready to speak with any of you about where Read more
Recognizing the delicate balancing act required to address this topic, I wish to pull together some thoughts regarding the purpose of the Church, and thus, its relevance for people of all ages, including today. On a feast day such as today, the Feast of Saints Simon and Jude, it is good Read more