Today is a blessed day for the Archdiocese of Seattle, as we celebrate the ordination and gift of a new priest. Congratulations, Fr. Thomas V. Tran! Below you can find the video of the Mass, including the printed homily further below. Ordination of Thomas Tran from Archdiocese of Seattle on Read more…
St. Paul’s instruction to St. Timothy reminds us of the traits necessary in those who would follow Jesus. Timothy payed close attention to Paul who so faithfully served Christ and preached the Good News. Paul also teaches us the importance of purpose, patience, love, perseverance, as well as to expect Read more…
On this Solemn Feast of Pentecost, we recall the great gift of the Holy Spirit, and the Spirit’s ongoing role in the life of the Church. Today I remember especially all who have been unable to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation this spring due to the coronavirus. May the Holy Read more…
In this time between Ascension and Pentecost, we do well to pray to the Holy Spirit for a deep knowledge of the work God the Father has entrusted to us. Jesus speaks of the work the Father gave to him to accomplish. St. Paul spoke regularly of the ministry entrusted Read more…
We celebrate today the Feast of St. Mark, Evangelist. I cannot help but think that Mark lived as a great witness to Christ before, or at least, while he was writing his Gospel. Once again in this Easter season we hear the great commission of Jesus: Go into the whole Read more…
The conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus continues today with perhaps one of the greatest lines of the Gospel: For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life. My friends, do not Read more…
This Divine Mercy Sunday concludes the Octave of Easter. The Risen Jesus lives! Do not persist in your unbelief, but believe that you may have life. We like St. Thomas, who was not present the first time the Risen Lord appeared to the apostles, have not seen the Risen Lord, Read more…
Today’s readings as our Easter celebration continues may be one we need to pay careful attention. In our growing secular world, I’ve often wondered why the Gospel no longer seems to have the power to attract… My prayer this morning tells me I’ve been asking the wrong question… Why do Read more…
Today’s Gospel from John tells the story of the Risen Jesus appearing to the apostles in Galilee along the shore of the Lake. As you recall, he told Mary Magdalene to go to the apostles and tell them to go to Galilee where he would see them. Galilee, the lake, Read more…
Good morning everyone. Hope you are remaining in the joy of Easter! Another resurrection account is offered for our reflection today. Jesus shows his wounds to the apostles and gives them the mission which remains today, to be witnesses to his suffering, death and resurrection, and to proclaim forgiveness of Read more…