Encounter of a Lifetime: Jesus Calls; Jesus Sends
The first stage of the New Evangelization is for each person to have that ‘life-giving’ encounter with the person of Jesus Christ. Many of us have met Jesus, and many others long to know Him. Lent is...
View ArticleConversion of Heart; Approach of Lent is the Approach of the LORD
This morning’s reading from the Book of Genesis (Genesis 6:5-8) expresses God’s grief in the face of the human capacity for evil. When the Lord saw how great was man’s wickedness on earth, and how no...
View ArticleConversion to What?
To anyone paying attention during this nearly two years of Pope Francis’ papacy, he or she has learned by now that one of Pope Francis’ favorite documents is an Apostolic Exhortation by Blessed Pope...
View ArticleThe Power of God’s WORD: The Call to Conversion
During this season of Lent, I call your attention to the power of God’s WORD. To progress in our efforts to turn our hearts more completely to the LORD, I draw your attention to the three primary...
View ArticleThe Lenten Journey Begins: Less Consumption, More Fruit
Lent File Photo, 2015, courtesy Matt Potter As I prayed last night and again this morning in preparation for this Lenten journey, the phrase came to mind: “Less consumption, more production.” I...
View ArticleJesus Overcomes Doubt And Confusion Of Satan And Helps Us Do The Same
Today’s Gospel from St. Luke (4:1-13) recalls Jesus’ temptations in the desert for forty days. One practical consideration for us is this temptation follows immediately upon the heals of Jesus’...
View ArticleSigns of Spring
Wyoming has always been known for its wind. In fact, the word Wyoming itself is a Native American word meaning “a windy place.” That is an understatement for this Midwestern boy! The past few...
View ArticleChrism Mass; A Celebration Of Unity
As we enter into the home stretch of this Lenten journey, it is time to review our goals, and perhaps renew our efforts to place love of God above all else. We are given some very fruitful days in the...
View ArticleGod’s Mercy In The Person Of Jesus Is The Standard Of The New Covenant
Jesus and the Adulterous Woman by Rocco Marconi On this 5th Sunday of Lent, we hear another familiar Gospel story of the adulterous woman brought before Jesus. In usual fashion, Jesus is drawing...
View ArticleHello Spring!
It is looking more like Christmas than the beginning of the Triduum at the Cheyenne Cathedral today! Despite the weather outside, I am grateful to have the business demands of these days finally behind...
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