The theme for today and perhaps for weeks to come is patience, a quality that is difficult to acquire, especially in a society that excels at instant gratification. Unfortunately the way we develop patience is by facing trials of one sort or another and discovering that trials do end. By the time we are adultsContinue reading “Patience”
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Anxiety
Some instructions to us Christians are harder to follow than others. Today I am thinking of the many times we hear “Do not be afraid.” We are often beset by fear and can carry around a low grade anxiety with us for days. This is why at mass we pray to be protected from anxiety.Continue reading “Anxiety”
The Aftermath of an Election
As I write today we don’t know the results of our presidential election and that’s okay. No matter who is elected, our work as Christians does not change. It is the great and glorious day of our God. The Spirit of God is poured out upon me, upon you Anointed Ones of God. We areContinue reading “The Aftermath of an Election”
Expanding Ministry
On November 29th we begin a new Church year. In anticipation of this new beginning I have chosen this time to expand my ministry as bishop. For over 40 years I have served as a pastoral person within parish communities including as bishop of our emerging diocese. There is something about being elected bishop thatContinue reading “Expanding Ministry”