Just Government

October 16, 2012 For many today those two words, just government, are a contradiction of terms. It’s certainly understandable why many, if not most, would draw this conclusion. We live in an age when there exist so few good and honest civil leaders. In other words,...

Preaching the Gospel in the 21st Century

October 8, 2012 “Going therefore, teach you all nations; baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and behold I am with you all days, even to the consummation...

A Special Month for our Religious Community

September 5, 2012 It is quite normal for religious communities that have existed for some years to have dates that have a special meaning to occur on a regular basis. An example would be the feast day of one of its members. In our Franciscan community this day is...

25th Anniversary

June 25, 2012 – Phoenix, AZ Dear Friends, Hello from the Land of the Sun, and HEAT!! On June 13, 2012 I celebrated the 25th Anniversary of my Ordination to the Holy Priesthood. The following Sunday, June 17, I offered a High Mass and preached a sermon in celebration...