Introduction On this very special day, the Lord Jesus calls you and me his friends. What joy that should bring to all of us – to be the friends of Jesus. What a precious gift friendship is. We may have many acquaintances but only a few really good friends. Jesus is truly our friend: he...Read More

The recent events in Baltimore have prompted myriad opinions and possible solutions to the underlying problems that surfaced after the death of Freddie Gray Jr. It’s worth noting before going any further that it shouldn’t have taken his untimely death for these serious, systemic and degrading conditions – lack of education options, insufficient housing, racial...Read More

Introduction Last Tuesday morning, I came by to say hello to Father Bomberger and to see how the parish and neighborhood were doing after a very difficult night. When I got to the Rectory, Father Ray wasn’t there. We were told we could find him across the street and there he was, a lone figure,...Read More

Yesterday and today, the Gospel presents to us the image of Jesus as the Good Shepherd. He knows us, loves us, and walks with us throughout our journey through life. He is with us in good times and bad, in times of joy, hope, and accomplishment but the Good Shepherd is also with us in...Read More