The second session of the Synod on Synodality has begun. After two days of prayer and reflection, the synod delegates gathered Tuesday evening in St. Peter’s Basilica with Pope Francis to pray for forgiveness of the Church’s sins and failures. The prayer service was profound, and a fitting way to Read more
I am writing this post from the Indianapolis International Airport while waiting for a return flight to Seattle. Several months ago when I booked flights home for a post-Easter break, I could not understand why the flights were so full and the cost was more than usual. Last weekend, it Read more
Happy Easter! Jesus Christ is truly Risen! Enjoy the Easter Homily from the Vigil last night. The video is at the bottom with homily beginning around the 1:47:00 mark. I hope to post some pictures later today. This indeed is a holy night! The holiest of the year! Jesus Read more
As our Pilgrimage of Peace draws to a conclusion, we arrived in Kyoto last night. Today (Friday) is mostly a day of rest, and for some, a bit of sightseeing. Here we will part ways; the Santa Fe contingent will remain until tomorrow, and our Seattle group will depart for Read more
Homily begins at 1:47:00 in the video below, and you can read the homily below the video. Happy Easter! As our Liturgy tonight suggests, there is something new and unheard of that happened in the resurrection of Jesus. As his earthly ministry was a fulfillment of all that Read more
Happy Easter! I pray you experience the grace of new life that is ours in the Risen Christ! Please be assured of my deep gratitude to all our priests, deacons and liturgical ministers, choirs and volunteers who helped with all the liturgies during this Holy Week. I pray the celebration Read more
Today’s Readings provide us encouraging words from the person of Jesus: “Do not let your hearts be troubled.” Living in this time of global pandemic presents many challenges, which cause emotional stress, anxiety, fear and doubts of all kinds, even in the realm of faith. During such times of trial, Read more
Happy Easter! I pray the Risen Jesus fill each of your hearts with peace, light and newness of life. Whether we notice or not, the Risen Jesus accompanies each of us every step of our life. In this year that has known so much darkness, the light of the Risen Read more
Today’s Gospel account involves the last appearance of the Risen Jesus to his disciples. We hear once again this stirring conversation between Jesus and Peter. “Do you love me?” “Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.” “Feed my sheep.” My friends, during the Easter season we appropriately give an Read more