Here is an article I wrote for our Northwest Catholic Magazine which appeared yesterday, giving an early reflection on my experience at the Synod this recent October. Note: The Synod on Synodality began two years ago when Pope Francis requested the consultation of all the baptized. Beginning at the Read more…
Our daily Gospel reading the past two days provides a great reminder of the Mission of the Church which is the mission of all the baptized: “As you go, make this proclamation: ‘The Kingdom of heaven is at hand.’” (Matthew 10: 7) In essence, the entire Archdiocese of Seattle is Read more…
Typically on this Catholic Advocacy Day in Washington State, we would gather in Olympia for prayer and visits with our legislative members. This year, all visits will be virtual. While politics is a worthy and lofty goal, we must remember that politics is not religion, and religion must not be Read more…
Though not verbatim, here is the essence of my homily from last night’s Chrism Mass. Sorry, no pictures this year. CHRISM MASS HOMILY March 26, 2015; St. Patrick Catholic Church, Casper Wyoming The Most Reverend Paul D. Etienne, Bishop of Cheyenne The readings we have just heard announce the incredible Read more…
Now that the Lenten Season is begun, are you out of the starting gate? Yesterday believers gathered around the globe for Ash Wednesday services. Ash Wednesday is one of those poignant moments when we allow God to ‘take off the gloves’ and remind us, indeed reveal to us, our sins. Read more…
This Sunday’s readings remind us of the central role and truth of our Creator. God speaks to the prophet Isaiah: I am the Lord and there is no other, there is no God besides me. (Isaiah 45:1, 4-6) The Psalm calls us to Give the Lord glory and honor. (Psalm 96) St. Read more…
Today’s Gospel, Matthew 18:21-35 is a story of mercy and forgiveness. It recalls one of the beatitudes of Jesus: Blessed are the merciful, for they shall be shown mercy. In our story today, a man is shown great mercy by his “master”. Yet, when one of his servants finds himself Read more…