Teacher – Truth in Love

Jesus The Teacher – The School of Love

In today’s Gospel, we hear Luke’s version of the Beatitudes. (Luke 6:20-26) However, the introduction to this passage caught me off guard as I prayed over it. “Raising his eyes toward his disciples Jesus said:” Generally when scriptures speak of Jesus ‘raising his eyes’ he is in prayer to the Read more…

By Archbishop Etienne, 2 months2 months ago

Jesus Still Teaches With Authority & Is Still In Our Midst

Today’s Gospel (Mark 1: 21-28) presents Jesus going to Capernaum where he enters a synagogue and teaches. Two powerful truths are given us: Jesus comes to us today. This is what the Incarnation is all about; Jesus dwelling among us. Just as Jesus walked with his disciples and came among the Read more…

By Archbishop Etienne, 5 years ago

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Welcome to my blog, and thanks for visiting! I became the Archbishop of Seattle on September 3, 2019 after serving as Coadjutor Archbishop of Seattle from June 7, 2019. Prior to that, I served 2 and a half years as Archbishop of Anchorage, 7 years as the Bishop of Cheyenne and many more as a priest of the Archdiocese of Indianpolis.

Preaching is a priority for my episcopal ministry, and this blog is my humble effort to engage the New Evangelization and to serve you, God’s holy, faithful people! Enjoy your visit, and together, may we grow in truth and love.