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
Here is my Homily for today’s celebration of the Solemnity of the Virgin Mary, Mother of God. Please be assured of my prayers for all of you that this New Year may be filled with many graces and blessings, all of which flow from Jesus Christ. Today, the Church celebrates Read more
Below, please find the homily for today’s celebration of the Holy Family. Please be assured of my prayers for all of you and your family, as well. I have thought a lot lately about the greatest need of our human family – our modern society. I am more and more convinced Read more
Morning prayer this day offers a familiar invitation from the Prophet Isaiah: Come, let us climb the Lord’s mountain, to the house of the God of Jacob, that he may instruct us in his ways, and we may walk in his paths.” As I read this, my mind went immediately Read more