August 25

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, I worry that both my writing and preaching are too focused on myself. There’s a real danger to this, and it was something that I was cautioned against when I was in seminary. I was told that people love to learn and know about...

August 18

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Do you know that we have a hidden gem in our parish? And how I wish it weren’t so hidden from so many. I know I’ve spoken about it and written about it, but now is a good time to remind us all of what a great resource we have...

August 11

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, As we continue through the sixth chapter of the Gospel of John in our Sunday Mass readings, it’s a wonderful opportunity to write about and consider in my letters in the bulletin the great gift of the Eucharist in our lives and in...

July 28

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, I hope you don’t get tired of hearing or reading that I love being a priest. If you do, I apologize, but I’m not likely to stop communicating it anytime soon. Indeed, in just recently hosting a seminarian, I’m reminded as I try and...

July 21

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, I recognize that in the summer, the parish tends to slow down a bit. The weather can be blistering hot. People are away on vacation. Priorities are elsewhere for most people. And that’s okay. It usually serves as a good opportunity...