20 January 2014, Trust
In Sunday’s Gospel (Mt 4:12-17) Jesus invites several fishermen to follow him, and “They left everything and followed him”. This Story might suggest a context for what happens on our…
14 November, Current Church
In the Gospel Story for this Sunday (Luke 21:5-19) Jesus speaks of the end times when things will get bad before he comes again. In many ways this Story can…
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…
25 October, Pharisee and Tax Collector
In the Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector the Pharisee thanks God for making him better than others, while the Tax Collector simply asks God’s mercy. A modern…
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 29, Marriage Equality
Recntly I read what I consider to be a very articulate blog over at Young Adult Catholics ( http://youngadultcatholics-blog.com/2013/05/28/ ): “I’ve made it no secret that I fully support marriage…
May 03, 2013, Why I Remain . . .
Recently a good friend and, in many ways mentor, wrote this in his blog: “I am more a follower of Jesus of Nazareth than the Jesus of Rome“ (http://anothervoice-greenleaf.org/2013/04/30/why-i-remain-catholic/). I…
17 March, Leadership
In his first day as Bishop of Rome, Pope Francis told priest confessors at Saint Mary Major Basilica to “be merciful, the souls of the faithful need your mercy”. We…
23 January, fulfilled?
In the Gospel for this coming Sunday (Luke 1:1-4, 4:14-21) Jesus in the local synagogue reads the following passage from Isaiah: “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because…
Christmas Eve wondering
And so we come yet again to Christmas. It is not an easy time. Most recently there is the tragedy in Newtown, Conn. There is the current fiscal cliff issue,…