Our Mass readings this week from the Second Book of Maccabees grant more scriptural basis of the true nature of the human person rooted in their relationship with God. As Eleazar faces the threat of death should he not abandon the faith for the pagan practices of a new regime, Read more
The end of another day approaches. As usual, there was time for prayer, Mass, time in the office, phone calls, meetings, and lots to carry in this Bishop’s heart and mind. This I find is the greatest “task” of the bishop, to carry the many needs and confidences prayerfully in Read more
Today we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family. The life of this family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph has much to teach us. Perhaps, the 30 “hidden years” of Jesus life in the home at Nazareth is his greatest teaching. What do these hidden years in the life of Read more
Merry Christmas! I wish to begin my reflection this evening / morning with a story, which seems to capture the event of the Incarnation: Imagine a child’s sandbox. A young Dad is driving home from work. In the backyard, in the sandbox, are his little daughter, and her younger brother, Read more
O Sacred Lord of ancient Israel, who showed yourself to Moses in the burning bush, who gave him the holy law on Sinai mountain: come, stretch out your mighty hand to set us free. With this antiphon, we get a reminder of the eternal nature of God…Sacred Lord of ancient Read more