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Eternal Life

“You cannot follow me now, though you will follow later …”

The Gospel for this Tuesday of Holy Week gives us pause to examine how closely we are following Christ. Judas betrayed Jesus, Peter denied Jesus, the other apostles abandoned Jesus. Each of us have had our own moments of abandoning or denying Jesus. In such moments we fall away from Read more…

By Archbishop Etienne, 2 years ago

Jesus The Grain Of Wheat – Fallen To Earth – “Lifted Up” – Abundant Harvest of Eternal Life

The Scripture readings for this 5th Sunday ‘set the stage’ for the Holy Days ahead. As the Jewish people are gathering in Jerusalem to prepare for the great feast of Passover, the Jewish leaders are preparing to kill Jesus. (the Sacrificial Lamb!) At the same time, Jesus visits Bethany, which is Read more…

By Archbishop Etienne, 2 years ago

God’s Love, Jesus Christ, Faith, Eternal Life

For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life. This is arguably one of the most famous lines of scripture – and rightly so. No matter how much our human experience may Read more…

By Archbishop Etienne, 2 years ago

Memorial Day 2020: Rosary Walk At Calvary Cemetery

Enjoyed a nice stroll today on my first visit to Calvary Cemetery here in Seattle. Praying a rosary while remembering the dead is an honored tradition of our Catholic heritage. I always find inspiration visiting the graves of bishops, priests, religious and the many members of the faithful who by Read more…

By Archbishop Etienne, 3 years ago

Effect Of Easter Is Eternal

As we continue to celebrate Easter throughout the Octave, let us listen attentively to the readings from the Acts of the Apostles – as they are instructive to us. Peter begins to proclaim Jesus Christ to the nations, and THIS is the MISSION of the church. This is what we Read more…

By Archbishop Etienne, 3 years ago

Complaining Against The LORD, Or Believing In Him

As we continue our Lenten journey, the readings today give some good material for self-examination. From the Book of Numbers we hear again of the people of Israel complaining against God and Moses. How often do we complain against God? For what reasons? In today’s Gospel, Jesus tells the Pharisees Read more…

By Archbishop Etienne, 3 years ago

The Lord Desires To Bestow His Spirit Upon All

26th Sunday, Ordinary Time Numbers 11:25-29; Psalm 19; James 5:1-6; Mark 9:38-48 In today’s Gospel, we see the Apostle, John, take issue with someone who is casting out demons in the name of Jesus.  His concern is that this individual is not one of their followers.  And yet, someone is Read more…

By Archbishop Etienne, 7 years ago

In The Cross Is The Joy Of Our Salvation

In yesterday’s Gospel, Jesus taught us that if we wish to be his disciples, we must take up our cross and follow him. (Mark 8:34)  If we receive this instruction in a worldly way, all we will see is the sacrifice and suffering which the cross entails. Today, the Church Read more…

By Archbishop Etienne, 8 years ago

Rev. John Wright; Rest in Peace

Fr John Wright- John Anthony Wright was born in Corpus Christi Texas on November 25, 1931, the adoptive son of Fred and Pauline Gilmore. When he was 10 years old he began spending weekends and summers at a large family Ranch owned by the Gallagher’s. This family became his 2nd Read more…

By Archbishop Etienne, 8 years ago

Jesus: Son of God & Son of Man

Our world today needs a Savior as much as any time in salvation history. In our day, many want to deny the existence of God or at least ignore God in order to have the false freedom to live as they wish.  But the truth is that the immortal God Read more…

By Archbishop Etienne, 8 years ago

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Welcome to my blog, and thanks for visiting! I became the Archbishop of Seattle on September 3, 2019 after serving as Coadjutor Archbishop of Seattle from June 7, 2019. Prior to that, I served 2 and a half years as Archbishop of Anchorage, 7 years as the Bishop of Cheyenne and many more as a priest of the Archdiocese of Indianpolis.

Preaching is a priority for my episcopal ministry, and this blog is my humble effort to engage the New Evangelization and to serve you, God’s holy, faithful people! Enjoy your visit, and together, may we grow in truth and love.

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