The Scripture readings for this 5th Sunday ‘set the stage’ for the Holy Days ahead. As the Jewish people are gathering in Jerusalem to prepare for the great feast of Passover, the Jewish leaders are preparing to kill Jesus. (the Sacrificial Lamb!) At the same time, Jesus visits Bethany, which is Read more
Generation to generation, God is faithful, and continues to call His family to be a people of faith. So begins this Year of the Family … On this Solemnity of St. Joseph, Spouse of Mary, we read in Sacred Scripture of God’s patience and faithfulness. God promised Abraham his descendants Read more
During the Novena to St. Joseph, Masses at the cathedral end in a procession to the statue of St. Joseph, where we pray the novena together. You can watch below.
Today’s Gospel is from the 5th chapter of John, where Jesus heals a man at the pool of Bethesda who had been ill for 38 years! Most of John’s Gospel is intended to lead the reader to an act of faith in the person of Jesus as the Son of Read more
For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life. This is arguably one of the most famous lines of scripture – and rightly so. No matter how much our human experience may Read more
While this last year has been such an endurance test, in some ways it also feels like it was just yesterday I sent out a video message announcing the cessation of public worship in the Archdiocese of Seattle due to the Covid Pandemic. Please watch the video below recalling the Read more
The Gospel today calls us to love God above all else, and to love our neighbor as our self. No surprises with Jesus’ instruction, but plenty of surprise when we examine our life and discover what our practice reveals. One thing seems helpful in growing in our love for God Read more
Our Catholic School Principals and Teachers – and their great network of volunteers, families and students – have responded so well to the challenges of this pandemic. Their good news is a great time to invite others to consider a Catholic School for your students this coming year.
During this Year of St. Joseph, Pope Francis is encouraging us to renew our devotion to this great saint. As a prayerful preparation for his Feast, March 19, I invite you to join in praying a novena to St. Joseph from March 10-18. Each day has a special intention which Read more
As so many others, I prayed fervently for the safety of Pope Francis during his recent visit to Iraq, as well as for the health and safety of all who participated. Now that he is safely back in Rome, I pray in gratitude for his incredible witness of faith. I Read more