We are indeed blessed to live in a free country, but freedom is a two-sided privilege. Americans enjoy freedom of speech, freedom to worship, and for the most part,...
Friday, April 10, 20150211By now Lent and Holy Week and Easter Sunday have come and gone. But there are always remnants of what has happened in the past to remind us that maybe we didn’t sweep...
One theme in the Bible is the social character of sin. Sin is a reality that affects the people of God as a people; that is, it is something that emerges inside the...
Monday, March 30, 20150635During Holy Week, an important liturgical celebration occurs that only takes place in the cathedral, but touches many lives in every parish in the diocese. It is, of...
Friday, March 27, 20150210As we enter into the great days of Holy Week, preparing for the joy of Easter resurrection and newness of life in mind, spirit and body, we need to reflect on the past...
The Joy of the Gospel (Evangelii Gaudium), that rousing and programmatic Apostolic Exhortation of Pope Francis published on Nov. 24, 2013, is a rather enkindling piece...
Tuesday, March 17, 20150165As we march through the weeks of Lent, it is of special significance that this year is the 100th anniversary of the birth of Thomas Merton. Merton was a monk who ...
Monday, March 16, 20150168In a surprise statement at the conclusion of his homily Friday, Pope Francis proclaimed an extraordinary Jubilee; a Year to be called a Holy Year of Mercy beginning next...
Friday, February 20, 201501518The teaching of Christ requires that we forgive injuries, and extends the law of love to include every enemy, (Matt. 5:43-44) yet to forgive for many of us is both...