A Time to Speak – Call the priest? Catholic rituals for the end of life
byOne of our most important responsibilities as a Christian community is caring for and praying with those who are dying. Toward the end of…
Editorials & Commentary
An Encouraging Word – Free to be me
byYou surround me with joyful shouts of freedom. Psalm 32:7 As I approach the 4th of July holiday, I have freedom on my mind….
Teaching Our Faith – Ministry of the deacon
byThis series of teaching editorials focuses on the call to ministry through five major roles in the Church: priesthood (diocesan and religious), women religious,…
An Encouraging Word – Finally getting it
byLike a shepherd he feeds his flock; in his arms he gathers the lambs, carrying them in his bosom. Isaiah 40 I grew up…
Teaching Our Faith – Lay Ecclesial Ministry: Co-Workers in the Vineyard of the Lord
byThis series of teaching editorials focuses on the call to ministry through five major roles in the Church: priesthood (diocesan and religious), women religious,…
Hope in the Lord — My friend, Bishop Choby
by“You are a priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek.” Hebrews 5:6 Melchizedek was that mysterious priest who first appears in the 14th…
An Encouraging Word – Creating a more perfect union
byIf your right eye causes you to sin, tear it out and throw it away. Matthew 5:29 Why do so many people marry in…
A Time to Speak – Opportunities missed at meeting with governor
byWhen I was told by one of my staff that the governor had invited ministers to attend a meeting to discuss violence in our…
Teaching Our Faith – Religious consecration and ordination
byThis series of teachings editorials focuses on the call to ministry through five major roles in the Church: priesthood (diocesan and religious), women religious,…
An Encouraging Word – Get off your high horse
byDon’t worry, for you can be reconciled. Sirach 22:22 This week I celebrate the birthdays of my two brothers — Mark last Friday and…