In the early days of Jesus’ ministry, the Jewish people were looking for a Messiah who would bring them a political freedom from the presence of Roman troops and government, something akin to Moses freeing the Israelites from the bondage of Egypt. And yet, God has so much more in Read more
Jesus gives us some great one liners in today’s Gospel. (Matthew 7: 6, 12-14) Do not give what is holy to dogs, or throw your pearls before swine, Do to others whatever you would have them do to you. Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and Read more
As we celebrate the Ascension, this year we also celebrate Mother’s Day, and without too much of a stretch, we realize they are easily joined. The Ascension is the celebration of the return of Jesus after the Resurrection to the Father in heaven. St. Augustine said it well when he Read more
I have written numerous times in this blog that one of the primary (If not THE Primary) solutions to many of our social ills today is a proper understanding – in fact recognition – of the human person. In today’s Gospel, (Luke 13:10-17) there is a woman present in the Read more
The mission of the Church is to proclaim Christ to the world. The world has always needed this proclamation, and it is no different today. Our best, most credible proclamation of Christ comes in the form of witness, by the way we live, as much as by the creed we Read more
Hopefully you are aware of a nation-wide pro-life effort that has been underway for quite some time known as 40 Days for Life. For the first time this year, there is a 40 Days For Life in Wyoming, and runs from yesterday, September 28 – November 6. You can find out Read more
Most of you are familiar with the often quoted phrase of Pope Francis that the good shepherd needs to have the smell of his sheep. Well, this shepherd had the opportunity to spend Monday with some of his flock, er, ranchers on horseback in the mountain rounding up the last Read more
How easy it is for me to see the glory of God in creation, but with all humility, I admit, it is a bit more challenging to find God’s glory in the human person. And yet, during Mass at the cathedral yesterday, I was acutely aware of God’s glory in his people Read more
Merry Christmas! This Holy Night, we celebrate the birth of our Savior. We celebrate the patience and faithful love of our God, come down to earth that we might gaze upon the face of God in the person of Jesus. Tonight, the world celebrates the perfect union of the human Read more