Pastor’s Pen – February 17, 2013

Changing of the Guard… When I first thought of writing this week’s pen with the title: “Changing of the Guard”, I had no idea that Pope Benedict was going to make his historic announcement. But he did. Technically speaking, any Catholic, baptized male can be elected...

What aren’t you going to do this Lent?

I know the question is a little backward. But please notice that I am not asking you what you are giving up, or what practice you are choosing, or even how you and the world will be different because of this Lent. Rather the question is: What aren’t you going to do...

Pastor’s Pen – February 10, 2013

I received this letter from Archbishop Carlson. I pass it on to you both because he asked me to and because the matters contained within are important. As I have written before, these are not all of the issues that matter, nor all of the issues the USCCB addresses....

Have you ever prayed for a shallow life?

My brother Joe quoted a friend who – in the middle of a number of family crises in a row – said “Good grief, another rotten growth opportunity… Where can I find a prayer for a shallow life?” “Where can I find a prayer for a shallow life?” We know the question:...