Saturday, President Obama announced his decision to take military action against Syria. Thankfully, he also announced his decision to seek approval of Congress for such action. Yesterday, our Holy Father, Pope Francis made a passionate appeal for peace for the people of Syria. As the people of this nation, we Read more…
In today’s Mass readings, there are two references to fear. First, in Mark’s Gospel, we see the Apostles in the boat during a storm. As they see Jesus approach, walking on water, they are afraid. Towards the end of the Gospel passage, Mark attributes their fear to a hardness of heart. They Read more…
Yesterday evening I had the opportunity to celebrate Mass with the St. Paul Newman Center community in Laramie, followed by Evening Prayer with about 80 members of the UW faculty, staff, and their spouses. After Evening Prayer, there was a nice social gathering. It is a great way to begin a new Read more…