While much of the country remains under a heat dome, I escaped the city of Cheyenne yesterday to travel to Snowy Range, west of Laramie, for a hike near the summit. We started hiking around 9:30am, and the temperature had not yet reached 70 degrees. As you can see from the pictures, Read more…
In today’s Gospel (John 14: 27-31) Jesus prepares his disciples for his passion and death. For the final time, he instructs them that he will be leaving them, but only to return. He reassures them that even though the ‘ruler of the world is coming,’ he has no power over Read more…
Yesterday evening I was aware of restlessness within me. I was anxious about many things. (Luke 10:41) This last three months has been without a doubt a very full stretch, and the demands of today and tomorrow are not diminished. As is typical with the spiritual life, when we grow Read more…
One sad reality that came more clearly into view for me during our recent pilgrimage to the Holy Land is the plight of the Palestinian people under the Israeli policies. If you have kept up with this blog in recent weeks, you know what a powerful experience we had during Read more…
Isaiah: my house shall be called a house of prayer for all peoples. Psalm 67: O God, let all the nations praise you. Romans: St. Paul is sent to the Gentiles. Matthew: To the ‘foreigner,’ Jesus says: “O woman, great is your faith! Let it be done for you as Read more…
Monday evening, August 11, 2014, a very diverse group of religious leaders gathered in the Cathedral rectory in Denver. A special ‘Thanks’ to Archbishop Aquila for gathering these faith leaders. I was grateful to be a part of the evening. What ensued was a brief discussion of our concern for Read more…
This Sunday, June 8, Pope Francis will meet with President Shimon Peres and Mahmoud Abbas to spend time in prayer for peace in the Holy Land. The meeting will take place at the Vatican. During Pope Francis’ recent visit to the Holy Land, he extended the invitation to President Peres and Read more…
As this year’s National Catholic Youth Conference draws to a conclusion today, my prayer this morning is filled with hopes for our Church and in particular, for the youth of our Church. One of the prayers in this morning’s Liturgy of Hours reminds us that to serve the Lord is Read more…
I’m feeling more and more like St. Paul everyday! No doubt, his travels were more arduous than mine, and his efforts to establish the faith and witness to Christ far more effective. But travel on behalf of the Gospel and the People of God I do. I seek his intercession Read more…
Tomorrow, Saturday, September 7 the world community is invited to join Pope Francis in a day of prayer and fasting for peace in Syria. Visit these links for more information: Our Sunday Visitor Center for Ministry Development USCCB and for Young Adults: Bustedhalo In the Diocese of Cheyenne, I Read more…