Yesterday the Washington State Catholic Conference held our Cornerstone Catholic Conference gathering. Once again this year this event needed to be a virtual gathering rather than in person. As the banner above indicates, the theme this year focused on Forming Disciples for Life and Justice. I hope and pray all Read more…
As I look out on my garden, I see my veggies begin to grow as they reach for the sun. The wide variety of green, purple and yellow leaves demonstrate the beauty of nature and the gifts that God has given us to tend. Together individual varieties of lettuces, kale, Read more…
Sunday afternoon in Seattle was clear, blue sky, bright and sunny. It was a perfect day to gather outdoors at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church to pray for racial justice. I thank Deacon Joseph Connor and Fr. Maurice Mamba for their efforts to coordinate this prayer service. Our socially, Covid-19 responsible Read more…
I am beginning to believe with all the world is facing at this time, we are at a tipping point in history. We face many uncertainties. After months of living under a world-wide pandemic and now facing a world-wide examination of conscience regarding our treatment of one another, people are Read more…
Please see my statement on Racism below.
Only Love Conquers All Things With tomorrow’s approach of the Day Of Prayer For Peace In Our Communities, I wish to share with you a recent article written for our Diocesan Newspaper. Though the article was written before Archbishop Kurtz called for this day of prayer, it still seems to strike Read more…
This Sunday the Church listens to Christ in the Gospel of Luke. (10: 38-42) In yet another familiar Gospel story, Jesus enters the home of his friends, Martha and Mary. Martha is busy with the many ancient demands of hospitality, while Mary sits at the feet of Jesus. Even though Martha’s Read more…