I’ve told this story here before. In my grandparents’ backyard was a rather substantial, walk-in, brick grotto to our Blessed Mother. I loved to go there as a kid – not so much to pray, but it just drew me. So, the summer before I entered the seminary, I Read more
It can be hard to understand some of the sayings of Jesus. What does he mean when he says “I am the Way, the Truth and the Life.”? One can only begin to understand this by encountering the person of Jesus and growing in relationship with Jesus. Certainly, my life Read more
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Jesus is the greatest teacher we have. Thankfully, many others walk in his footsteps. Thanks to all the dedicated teachers who give so much of themselves in such a manner that expresses such ‘good for another!’ Please watch the video message to teachers below: Teacher Appreciation Week from Archdiocese of Read more
By now, you have discovered that I am sharing the daily live feed Mass with the rector of the Cathedral and one of our auxiliary bishops. I will normally take the Tuesday, Friday and Sunday Masses. In the readings today, (John 10) Jesus teaches that he and the Father are Read more
My friends, Jesus is the Good Shepherd who brings abundance of Life. He laid down his life for us, that we might have life. He continues to call others to share in a unique and specific way to serve him by consecrating their lives as priests and religious. This witness Read more
Consecrated to Mary, Mother of the Church, our nation, archdiocese, families and all people are ‘set apart’ for God’s purposes. May our Mother Mary’s intercession assist us in growing in holiness. Today’s Consecration can be viewed below: May 1 Consecration of the Archdiocese to Mary from Archdiocese of Seattle on Read more
Feast days of members of the Holy Family are always accompanied by strong feelings of gratitude for my own family. Images of Our Blessed Mother, St. Joseph, the Holy Family, Jesus adorned the homes of my family and grandparents. But, they were not just idle images of art, but rather Read more
There are very few saints from our tradition that knew and loved the Lord, Jesus as St. Catherine. I am so grateful to have discovered her as she has helped me to love the same Lord, and to know and love and serve his Church. St. Catherine found so much Read more
We are clearly created for relationship with God! Today’s readings give many insights how God continues to accompany us by the presence of the Risen Jesus. Rather than recreate the homily here, I invite you to please watch today’s Mass and listen to today’s homily below. Hang in there! May Read more