Last night I had the great opportunity to pray and visit with the junior and senior high students of our Cheyenne parishes. I was very mindful of a comment made this week by one of the Synod Fathers gathered in Rome this month for the Synod on the New Evangelization. Read more
Perhaps it is the intense political season. Perhaps it is the heightened awareness of a growing aggressive secularism. Perhaps it is my own continued prayer regarding how best to fulfill my ministry as a bishop. Regardless of the many currents flowing in and out of our days and the movements Read more
Last night, we held another Thursday Night Life of adoration and socializing for young adults at Holy Trinity church in Cheyenne. We are averaging around 15 or so each month, which speaks to the real challenge of ‘reaching’ this age group. I often told my staff as a pastor, and Read more
This Sunday, we have the final passage of Jesus’ Eucharistic Discourse from John’s Gospel. (Chapter 6) During the past several weeks, Jesus has told us how he will give his Body and Blood for our food and drink. He tells us that the bread that He will give is his Read more
A nice group gathered again this month for Thursday Night Life at St. Joseph Church on the south side of Cheyenne. Sorry, no pics this month, but the homily for the evening follows. Be sure to follow the diocesan website for information on dates and locations for future gatherings. Matthew Read more
Lent is about LIFE. Lent is about CHRIST. Lent is about the CROSS. Moses is the great Law-giver, and in today’s readings, we hear once again how God gives the people the blue-print for living a full life, which is a life in harmony with God, and God’s Law. The Read more
We are presented with some great Scripture in today’s Mass. For me, these passages offer insights to the greatness of God, in His uncanny and mysterious capacity to “make Himself small” so that we may experience His presence and love. To put these passages into perspective, I offer first the Read more
Here is the homily from tonight’s Adoration and gathering of young adults. The Appearance on the Road to Emmaus: (Luke 24: 13 – 33) “They did not recognize him.” How many walk around in our world today, even those who believe in Jesus, and yet do not find him, do Read more
In light of our recent strategic planning as a diocese, I have thought a lot about who we are as Church, and the nature of Church. The goal of our strategic plan is to strengthen this local Church of the diocese of Cheyenne. My reflection naturally begins with thoughts of Read more
Today is Chrism Mass day in Cheyenne country. As you know from the previous blog entry, this is one of my favorite Liturgical celebrations of the year, as it is for not only most priests, but many people of the faith as well. It gives a snapshot of the beauty Read more