There really is no way to understand Jesus's words in today’s Gospel on the high cost of being his follower other than to contemplate how completely God has loved us. God the Father did not just give us some gift he would never miss – he gave us his only begotten Son, his beloved Son...Read More

As Mary demonstrates, hope does not mean that God provides a detailed roadmap, hope does not mean that we won’t have questions, nor does it that we are spared of suffering, for her heart was pierced. Hope means finding God’s will amid our questions and searching, hope means finding peace, consolation, and joy amid misunderstanding...Read More

Like Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus, we have come to this tomb as pilgrims of hope. Even if our discipleship is no secret, we are no strangers to fear and hesitancy because of the resistance and persecution that the Name of Christ still generates after more than 2,000 years.Read More

Whether you are newly arrived here at St. Mary’s Seminary or you are returning seminarian, I hope you look upon the beginning of a new year of formation with enthusiasm. But not the enthusiasm that will fade with your mid-term exams but rather a zest for formation that has staying power.Read More

It is a pleasure to return to St. Bartholomew’s Parish for Sunday Mass, and on this occasion, to celebrate your patronal feast – happy feast day! I’m also happy to bless your new parish cemetery and columbarium.Read More

Anticipating the year ahead with hearts full of hope, what can we learn from this humble and holy pontiff, a pope who lived, as do we, in tumultuous times for both Church and society?Read More

As our time together comes to a close, I am delighted to offer a few parting reflections, words of gratitude, words of encouragement, words of challenge.Read More

No doubt, Blessed Michael abounded in natural virtues, yet his priestly heart drew from a deeper source than natural virtue. It’s fair to say that his priestly heart was rooted in the Sacred Heart of Jesus.Read More