25 October, Some Thoughts on Bishops
Recently Pope Francis said bishops are to serve, not dominate, their people. These words have generated a lot of commotion. I think, though, if I really believe that Jesus is…
Some Thoughts on Military Chaplains These Days
Let me begin by saying I am a retired Active Duty Army Catholic Chaplain, having served for 27 years, and I have never felt my religious freedom to be threatened.…
27 July, More Questions
Another question: what does it mean to follow Jesus? Is a person to follow Jesus as she/he is coming to know Him, or are they to follow a Jesus someone…
26 July, This Week’s Questions
There are some big questions surfacing these days about what it is to be a follower or disciple of Jesus, and what is the role of the church, or of…
30 June, Journey
In the Story Jesus “resolutely determined to journey to Jerusalem” where, according to Luke’s perspective, he would be put to death for his unacceptable ideas. He invited several folks to…
30 June, Call down fire ???
In today’s Gospel (Luke 9:51-62) Jesus’ disciples are upset that some folks won’t treat them as they felt they should be treated, so they asked to call fire down upon…
28 June, DOMA, Dolan et al
In reaction to SCOTUS on DOMA and Prop 8, Cardinal Dolan, president of the NCCB said, "This is a tragic day for marriage and our nation". Archbishop Cordileone said, "the…
June 19, Who do you say I am?
In the Gospel (Luke 9:18-24) Jesus asks, “who do people say I am”, and, “who do you say I am”. There is a difference between what we hear about Jesus…
Cleveland, Currente Clamando
I wish I knew what to make of Bishop Lennon’s latest move in refusing to let Bob Begin continue on as pastor of St Colman’s. I feel bothered, and perhaps…
May 13, Ordination Thoughts
Recently a local friend told me of her upcoming ordination to deacon in the Association of Roman Catholic Women Priests, as well as her ordination to priesthood next year. She…