I wish to begin today’s entry with a salute to my classmates (1992) from the North American College. Twenty one years ago today, we entered St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome for our deacon ordinations. There, laying prostrate on the floor in the chapel of the Chair of St. Peter we Read more…
Today is the Feast of one of my favorite saints, Saint Catherine of Siena. There is a statue near Castle San Angelo in Rome that beautifully represents St. Catherine’s ‘urgency’ to accomplish God’s will; God’s work for the ‘salvation of souls.’ (see picture to the left) There are many things Read more…
Yesterday, I joined the Knights of Columbus gathered in Casper for this year’s State Convention. They have been gathered since Friday morning. I joined them for 6:00 Mass Saturday evening and the Banquet that followed. The Brother Knight from Cody, Ken Stockwell, representing the Supreme Council gave some rather staggering statistics Read more…
It appears this will be another week of dodging or trudging through snow. Yesterday began in Cheyenne under heavy snowfall. I made it to Wheatland for last night’s confirmation celebration. This morning is beginning the same way here in Wheatland. People are very excited to be receiving such a generous Read more…
During this Octave of Easter, the Church continues to proclaim the Resurrection of Jesus. We listen each day of this Octave to the various scripture accounts of how Jesus rose from the dead, appeared to his disciples, and prepared them for the work of proclaiming Him to the nations. In today’s Read more…
How we doing, Church? Does it still feel like Easter Sunday? If it does, good for you! If it doesn’t, then lean on the cross for the victory and hope it holds. I recall the words of an old Italian priest friend of mine while a seminarian in Rome. When Read more…
In keeping with this series of blog posts in the Octave of Easter, I wish to reflect with you further upon the renewal of Baptismal Promises we made on Easter Sunday. The first point to consider is that the faith we profess comes to us through the Church. The Church Read more…
This was the first year since I’ve been in Wyoming that the weather permitted an outdoor Easter Fire. By Wyoming standards, it was beautiful. Temps were probably in mid 30’s and minimal wind. I believe we actually made it from the side garden to the inside of the Cathedral without Read more…
Good Friday, 2013 Christ came that we might have life, and have it more abundantly. (John 10:10 ) Christ sheds His blood for us that we might be redeemed and made sharers once again in the Life He shares with the Father. This life that Christ shares with us comes Read more…
Every now and then, a life experience brings a biblical passage powerfully to mind and to life. I had one of those moments this week. “Amen, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 18:3) Matt Potter (Stewardship Read more…