This Sunday, as with so many Sunday’s in Spring, there are many moments calling for reflection. First and foremost, a very Happy Mother’s Day to all our moms! By God’s providential and loving plan, there would be no life without women, and more particularly, without moms. May all of our Read more
Mercifully, (so far!) spring travels around the state have been successful. Last year, spring snows made it difficult, and at times, impossible to keep scheduled appointments and confirmation celebrations. In the past five days, I’ve logged 1,300 miles to attend the K of C state convention in Jackson, celebrate Confirmations Read more
The human person is created in the image and likeness of God. The human person is of the flesh and of the spirit. In many ways, the flesh, the very human part of our existence can be akin to the cross of our life with all of its natural appetites Read more
Yesterday I began the drive to Jackson for this year’s Statewide Knights of Columbus Convention as well as a Confirmation here Sunday evening. I made it as far as Dubois for the night. The wildlife and nature viewing yesterday evening and then this morning has been spiritually uplifting. I would Read more
With the Easter Season comes another season of Confirmations. In the Acts of the Apostles (2:42-47) we read that the early community was devoted to the teachings of the Apostles, to communal life, the breaking of the bread and prayer. These same four ‘devotions’ of the early Church are still Read more
On Divine Mercy Sunday, the Diocese of Cheyenne began this year’s Living and Giving in Christ; Unity Through Diocesan Ministries 2014 appeal. I invite you to please take a moment and view this year’s video. The Living and Giving in Christ annual appeal is the primary means of funding our Read more
This colloquium was held at Stanford University on Friday, April 25, 2014. The event was hosted by the Hoover Institution at Stanford University, Menlo Park, California, and sponsored by the University of Notre Dame, the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies, the Committee on International Justice and Peace of the Read more
Last Friday I had the opportunity to join a highly qualified group of individuals interested in raising awareness to the serious threat still posed to today’s world by nuclear weapons. I am presently writing up my own reflections from this day-long colloquium which I will share here very soon. For Read more
On Saturday, April 26, Augustine Carrillo and Hiep Nguyen were ordained transitional deacons at St. Meinrad Archabbey church in Southern Indiana. Both men are completing their third year of theological studies and will complete their formation next year and will be ordained to the priesthood in June, 2015. Congratulations! Augustine, Read more
For quite a long time now, I’ve noticed that Hollywood cannot seem to make a movie without an abundance of special effects. Even today’s commercials are relying more and more on special effects to create the excitement and energy that sells. In reality, there are no special effects, and reality Read more