Today’s readings for the 28th Sunday in ordinary time help us understand a basic principle of God. Naaman is seeking healing from his leprosy. Guided by his servant to turn to the God of Israel, he approaches the Prophet Elisha who tells him to go wash seven times in the Read more
Last night concluded a three night Parish Mission on the New Evangelization at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in New Albany, Indiana. I had the privilege and pleasure of serving as pastor at OLPH for nine years, from 1998 – 2007. We were blessed with good crowds all Read more
This evening a good crowd gathered to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of St. Paul’s parish in Pine Bluffs, Wyoming. The first church was dedicated October 5, 1913, even though Masses were offered in the area regularly starting in 1912, and even sporadically prior to the turn of the century. For Read more
Friday began another tour of the Diocese with a trip to Cody for this year’s annual Catholics United For Life Conference. I’m told this was their best attended conference to date. Speakers included Jenn Giroux, Rebecca Kiessling, Dr. James & Stephanie Bell and yours truly. I was impressed to see Read more
This Twenty Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C) reminds us that we are stewards of many gifts in this life. Just as the steward of the rich man in today’s Gospel (Luke 16:1-13) was eventually called upon by his master to give an accounting of his stewardship, so each Read more
Today’s reading from the First Letter of St. Paul to Timothy concludes with the heading of this blog entry. One critical way we compete well for the faith is by faithfully persevering in our unique vocation day-to-day. Here is a sketch of my own ‘competing for the faith’ this past Read more
The Diocese of Cheyenne is mourning the loss of a dearly beloved pastor and priest, Msgr. Eugene Sullivan. He was preceded in death a few years ago by his twin brother, Msgr. Gerald Sullivan. Msgr. was born in Casper, Wyoming and ordained in 1959. Only two sisters now remain from Read more
I’m feeling more and more like St. Paul everyday! No doubt, his travels were more arduous than mine, and his efforts to establish the faith and witness to Christ far more effective. But travel on behalf of the Gospel and the People of God I do. I seek his intercession Read more
Tomorrow, Saturday, September 7 the world community is invited to join Pope Francis in a day of prayer and fasting for peace in Syria. Visit these links for more information: Our Sunday Visitor Center for Ministry Development USCCB and for Young Adults: Bustedhalo In the Diocese of Cheyenne, I Read more
In Today’s Gospel (Luke 5:33-39) Jesus is questioned why his disciples do not fast and pray as do the disciples of the Pharisees and John the Baptist. Jesus refers to himself as the Bridegroom, in whose presence the disciples rejoice; eating and drinking. (A reference to Eucharist, where we eat Read more