Today marks the 20th Anniversary of my Deacon Ordination in St. Peter’s Basilica. Providentially, I have the grace to be back in the Eternal City to mark this occasion. Yesterday was the first day in Rome. After arriving at the North American College, I spent some time in the Blessed Read more…
Today I had the great pleasure to welcome to the Diocese of Cheyenne, Fr. Demetrio Penascoza. Fr. arrived at the Cheyenne airport around noon today, and our Chancellor, Carol DeLois and I welcomed him to the bishop’s residence. We celebrated Mass and then had a chance to get acquainted over Read more…
“Give them some food yourselves.” With these words in Sunday’s Gospel (Mt 14:13-21), Jesus is not only challenging His disciples, but is once again being the Teacher. He wants them to understand their own poverty, apart from Him. At the same time, He wants to teach them the ever abiding Read more…
Today, the Pope who instituted Divine Mercy Sunday is declared “Blessed”, Pope John Paul II. Each time I see a video clip, or read something of his writings, or hear the homily from today’s beatification ceremony, my heart is still moved and my faith stirred and inspired by this holy Read more…
After what I thought was a once in a lifetime experience, working the 1987 Papal Visit, there were other opportunities to be in the presence of this holy man. In fact, I’m sure his courage, prayerfulness and inspiring presence had something to do with my own decision to go back Read more…