Once again, today we are encouraged by the Prophet Hosea to return to the Lord. God desires love, not burnt offerings. God wants us to seek him above all else. The Psalm (51) today reminds us that God desires mercy, not sacrifice. Jesus through his passion and death on the Read more…
Here is today’s Mass and Homily. FYI, the 9:00 Rosary continues. Please offer a Rosary in communion with others to seek the intercession and protection of Our Lady during these days. Peace, +pde
Forgiving one another as God has forgiven us through Jesus Christ is today’s clear message. Our willingness to forgive others is necessary to enter the Kingdom of God. Here is today’s Mass and homily. Let us continue to maintain a spiritual closeness in these days. Peace!
In her Dialogue, God speaks to St. Catherine: “In so knowing me the soul catches fire with unspeakable love, which in turn brings continual pain.” These words appear in the opening section of St. Catherine of Siena’s The Dialogue. They seem a good starting point for our Lenten journey. In Read more…
I arrived in Sheridan yesterday evening. We began today with 7:00 Mass, with a good crowd attending. The though occurred to me towards the end of Mass, that the faithful who attend daily Mass are such a blessing to the Church. We will never know in this life the good Read more…
Yesterday, the Catholic Community of Holy Spirit celebrated 125 years of faith in Rock Springs. The first parish, Our Lady of Sorrows was followed 25 years later by Sts. Cyril & Methodius. Historically a railroad and mining community, Rock Springs has a strong ethnic mix and background. We gathered in Bunning Read more…
Yesterday, while meeting with a group of parish leaders from St. Paul in Pine Bluff, a woman asked: “How do I get my kids to go to Church? They think it is boring.” I believe she said her kids were 10, 6, and 4. I responded, “First of all, we Read more…
During our January retreat in Tucson, the Region XIII bishops heard just a little bit from Fr. Ron Rolheiser, OMI regarding the sabbath. I found what he had to say very true for our culture today, and have continued to think of several things in association with this commandment Read more…