Today I had the distinct pleasure of returning to a parish where I served as pastor for nine years to celebrate the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony for a lovely couple. The groom was only 15 years old when I arrived in 1998 as pastor. I quickly came to know and Read more…
As I write, I’m sitting once again in the Denver airport on layover in route to San Diego for this week’s Bishops’ meeting. I was sitting here just a few days ago on a return trip from St. Paul back to Cheyenne. A few weeks ago, I was invited to Read more…
This morning was an early public start as I joined the Wyoming Stock Growers Association for their annual prayer breakfast. As I have been in Wyoming now for three and a half years, I appreciated the invitation to offer an inspirational message this morning. I am becoming more aware of Read more…
On the Nation’s Memorial Day, we also celebrate Trinity Sunday. As we honor those who have served and still serve our nation and the cause of freedom, we give thanks and glory to God, the source and foundation of creation, all human life, and thus all society and freedom. The Read more…
In a world where so much emphasis is given to work, progress, profit, and accomplishments, it is so important to remember the human need for rest and leisure. Perhaps this was one of God’s reasons for the third commandment: Remember the sabbath day – keep it holy. (Exodus 20:8) We Read more…
Saturday, I was invited to take a horseback ride to Fayette Lake, north east of Pinedale. What a beautiful day! The town of Pinedale celebrated their annual rendezvous days this weekend, so I was on hand for this year’s Fr. DeSmett Mass, which commemorates the first Mass in the Rockies, Read more…
For the past week, our First Reading of Weekday Mass has come from the Book of Genesis. The creation account helps set the stage for a full and proper understanding of stewardship. Our starting point is always: God IS. God is Creator of all things, in the heavens above, upon Read more…
The end of another day approaches. As usual, there was time for prayer, Mass, time in the office, phone calls, meetings, and lots to carry in this Bishop’s heart and mind. This I find is the greatest “task” of the bishop, to carry the many needs and confidences prayerfully in Read more…
This week the first reading from Mass will walk us once again through the Creation Account of the Book of Genesis. Perhaps this is a good week to pick a day during the week to go to Mass. It is certainly an opportunity to reread this marvelous account of the Read more…
During our January retreat in Tucson, the Region XIII bishops heard just a little bit from Fr. Ron Rolheiser, OMI regarding the sabbath. I found what he had to say very true for our culture today, and have continued to think of several things in association with this commandment Read more…