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Fasting helps us turn toward God

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 11:36:58 -0600

I don’t like to fast. Lent starts with a fast, and it is something I dread. However, I’ve realized something obvious: I’m not the only one fasting on Ash Wednesday. I’m not the only one called by the Church to remember that I am dust, and to dust I shall return. I’m not the only one called to say “no” to myself and “yes” to Jesus Christ and his Church.

Lent � a perfect time for discernment

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 16:34:15 -0600

Lent is upon us and some things come to mind as I ponder what might be going through a discerner’s heart and mind.

The Holy Spirit will always provide for us

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 15:34:21 -0600

A couple of months back I wondered if being a sede vacante (vacant seat) diocese would affect the number of men who seek to discern the priesthood. This is because from a theological point of view the bishop is the point of unity for a diocese and plays a central role in the work of vocations.

With all my heart I thank you

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 14:08:30 -0500

One of my favorite books, which is an easy read as well, is entitled Rise, Let Us Be on Our Way by Pope John Paul II.

The feast of the Assumption gives us the opportunity to reflect

Mon, 20 Aug 2012 11:43:29 -0500

In this month of August, as many of us turn our thoughts to the last days of summer vacation and returning to school, the Church focuses our attention upon one of the great celebrations of the liturgical year, which is the celebration of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary.

It's Not About the Numbers

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 14:37:10 -0500

When I started this job on April 1st, Palm Sunday, I could see the promise of several impressive candidates for seminary. ...

The feast of Corpus Christi enriches the Church

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 12:29:36 -0500

This month we once again celebrate the feast of Corpus Christi during which we commemorate the great gift of the Eucharist that stands at the heart of the life and mission of the Church. This feast is the time to not only celebrate this gift of Christ, but to also ponder its meaning and richness not only in the life of the Church, but in our own daily lives as Catholics as well. ...

The Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 12:11:48 -0500

In this month of June, we once again celebrate the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ. This great feast day of the Eucharist is acknowledging the true presence of Christ in our midst at each Eucharistic celebration and the pilgrimage of our daily lives...