Yesterday, Jesus tells us: Your Father is pleased to give you the kingdom. Indeed, this is a marvelous gift! It is one more telling indicator of the Father’s tremendous love for us. Through Christ, he called us to life, and in the same Christ brought about the marvelous work of Read more
As my staff will tell anyone, I’ve enjoyed a fair amount of free time this past month (or so). Even though I’ve done a lot of reading and “thinking”, there has also been time to relax, visit family and travel with some friends. This past week some friends came out Read more
This weekend’s Gospel (Luke 12: 32-48) gives a simple message: “The Father is pleased to give you the Kingdom.” Jesus is speaking to His disciples. He is ultimately speaking of heaven, as the text says explicitly in the next line. However, Jesus is also speaking of the founding of His Read more
Cheyenne Frontier Days draws to a close today. It has been a week of all kinds of western entertainment for the people of Cheyenne, and the many others who come here year after year from all over the country for this annual event. From rodeo to Native American Indian shows Read more
Today’s Gospel reminds us not to rely upon the things of this earth. Rather, we are to mindful of the ultimate end of every human person and of all creation…eternal life…God’s Kingdom. Hear again the words of God to the rich man in Luke’s Gospel: “You fool, this night your Read more
This past week, I had the distinct pleasure to join 26 brother bishops for some continuing formation. We gathered in Charlotte, North Carolina for a program; Instinctive Leadership Behaviors, Developed Values, and Versatility as a Shepherding Bishop. The program is one of several such leadership development courses offered by Catholic Read more
As I mentioned in an earlier blog, I had the opportunity to fly fish the 22nd of July on the North Fork of the Shoshone River in NW Wyoming. The trip was courtesy of Fr. Glen Szczechowski and parishioner from St. Barbara, Mr. Bruce Bourquin. As with most things, the Read more
The invitation to prayer continues with today’s Sunday readings. First, we see Abraham in conversation (prayer) with God, interceding on behalf of the population of that sinful city, Sodom. (Genesis 18:20-32) Abraham is quite comfortable in this dialogue with God, imploring God to reveal His justice through restraining his wrath Read more
Today’s Gospel antiphon quotes the Letter of St. James, (1:21) : ” Humbly welcome the WORD that has been planted in you and is able to save your souls.” This reminds me of the recent words of our Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI when he spoke last Sunday during the Read more
The people of Powell, Wyoming are celebrating the 100th anniversary of their parish, St. Barbara. There is quite a bit of excitement on such an occasion. Fr. Glenn Szczechowski, the present pastor is a gracious host to this bishop when he shows up, and is doing a fine job of Read more