As the Church today celebrates the feast of St. Benedict, the Father of Western Monasticism, it is a good time to give thanks for the many women and men religious who so self-lessly, and often, in a ‘hidden’ fashion, make such a rich contribution to the life of the Church. Read more…
Tomorrow begins a two week period of prayer for respect for Religious Liberty. From June 21 to July 4, the US Bishops are asking all people of faith to make this a time of prayer, study and catechesis. This is to be a time to both learn about the growing Read more…
In the first two chapters of the Acts of the Apostles, we get a glimpse of how the Apostles first began to live their life after the Resurrection of Jesus. This Book begins with the description of Jesus’ Ascencion. In this final instruction from Jesus to His Apostles, he tells Read more…
We know and believe the Word of God, Sacred Scripture, is inspired by God. All scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for refutation, for correction, and for training in righteousness, so that one who belongs to God may be competent, equipped for every good work. (2 Read more…
In prayer this morning, as usual, I was bringing the many “needs” of the Diocese to God in prayer. Somewhere in the midst of this prayer, a simple syllogism popped into my mind: Our needs are great. God is Great. Our need is for God! This is a very simple Read more…
The invitation to prayer continues with today’s Sunday readings. First, we see Abraham in conversation (prayer) with God, interceding on behalf of the population of that sinful city, Sodom. (Genesis 18:20-32) Abraham is quite comfortable in this dialogue with God, imploring God to reveal His justice through restraining his wrath Read more…
Today’s Gospel antiphon quotes the Letter of St. James, (1:21) : ” Humbly welcome the WORD that has been planted in you and is able to save your souls.” This reminds me of the recent words of our Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI when he spoke last Sunday during the Read more…
Below follows the homily given at the priesthood ordination ceremony for the newest member of the Diocese of Cheyene clergy, Rev. Tim Martinson. Hopefully, some good pictures of the event will follow soon. Priesthood Ordination Homily, May 24, 2010 Most Reverend Paul D. Etienne, Worland, Wyoming My dear brother, Tim, Read more…