Statement on Racism
Please see my statement on Racism below.
Love Is Concrete: “Feed My Sheep.”
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
Place Poor At Center Of Church
On this 5th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Jesus calls his disciples salt and light. (Matthew 5: 13-16) He instructs them and us as well that the way we live in the world as his disciples is important. As his disciples, we are to mirror his way of life. We are Read more
Red Mass: Justice Fulfilled In Mercy
This evening, members of the legal profession gathered for Mass at St. James Cathedral. This tradition, an annual gathering known as the Red Mass is an opportunity to reflect upon the role of law in society, and the unique work entrusted to these men and women in their pursuit of Read more
A Call To Cultivate A Culture Of Peace, Kindness and Goodness In Response To Ongoing Mass-Shootings
Archbishop Sartain and myself have released the following statement and prayer in response to the recent mass-shootings in our nation: News of the tragic shootings in California, Mississippi, Texas and Ohio has once again struck our nation to its core, as loved ones of all ages are suddenly and senselessly Read more
Five Ways To Thanks Food Producers
As Thanksgiving approaches, I hope you are anticipating time with family and friends, or at least, some way to celebrate your gratitude for God’s many blessings in your life. It is good that our nation has the wisdom to set aside a day to give thanks to God for his Read more
Advent: Prepare to Receive Christ
This Second Sunday of Advent, the People of God is invited to re-discover the deepest desire of their heart. This human desire is for God. This longing of every human person is precisely what John the Baptist is helping people acknowledge and receive through his baptism of repentance. “Repent, Read more