The summer months always provide an opportunity for me to review the events of the past year and gain insight into how Jesus is inviting me to grow deeper in my relationship with him to better exercise my ministry as a bishop. Every Christian life is profoundly rooted in relationship Read more
Holy Thursday Mass, 2024 Our Gospel begins tonight stating that Jesus knew his time had come to be handed over. And then we hear these beautiful words: “He loved his own in the world and he loved them to the end”. The Opening Prayer for Mass tonight also helps us Read more
As Holy Week begins, we read this year the Passion narrative from the Gospel of Mark. The narrative begins with an anonymous woman anointing the head of Jesus with expensive ointment. This is such an important moment it is mentioned in all four Gospels. (Mark 14, Luke 7, John 12, Read more
Yesterday the Washington State Catholic Conference held our Cornerstone Catholic Conference gathering. Once again this year this event needed to be a virtual gathering rather than in person. As the banner above indicates, the theme this year focused on Forming Disciples for Life and Justice. I hope and pray all Read more
Once again, our readings from today’s Mass raise up for us the importance of following Jesus and becoming fully equipped to be disciples of the Master Teacher. St. Paul, one of the greatest disciples of all time, says: “Although I am free in regard to all, I have made myself Read more
On this First Friday, we recall the New and Eternal Covenant which Jesus accomplished. When he is questioned by the scribes and pharisees why his own disciples do not fast and pray as theirs, Jesus claims the title of Bridegroom (covenant) and that the guests do not fast and pray Read more
Sunday’s readings (15th Sunday in Ordinary Time) include the well known parable from Matthew’s Gospel of the Sower and the Seed. Jesus calls us to be aware of the Word of God planted in our hearts. We are challenged to cultivate our relationship with Jesus so that our own lives Read more
Today’s readings speak of the total commitment required of those who wish to know and accomplish God’s will in their lives. From marriage to every other vocation or form of service for the sake of God’s Kingdom, we are asked to love without measure. Elijah is discourage as the end Read more
St. Paul’s instruction to St. Timothy reminds us of the traits necessary in those who would follow Jesus. Timothy payed close attention to Paul who so faithfully served Christ and preached the Good News. Paul also teaches us the importance of purpose, patience, love, perseverance, as well as to expect Read more
Today’s Gospel account involves the last appearance of the Risen Jesus to his disciples. We hear once again this stirring conversation between Jesus and Peter. “Do you love me?” “Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.” “Feed my sheep.” My friends, during the Easter season we appropriately give an Read more