When we engage the topic of suffering we enter upon sacred ground. As we learn to take responsibility for our lives, loving God and our...

8 Themes of the U.S. Bishops’ document “The Mystery of the Eucharist in the Life of the Church” The Gift 1. The Sacrifice of Christ — “As...

On May 1-3, delegations from each of the parishes in the Diocese will gather at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart to pray, discuss, and...

The Easter proclamation resounds! The single, defining event of the Triduum has sealed a new covenant for heaven and earth, the dawning...

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In the Gospel of Mark (3:31-35) Jesus is told that his mother and brothers and sisters are outside a crowded house asking for him. When...

During this brief period before Lent begins, our Gospel readings relate that Jesus chooses his Apostles, beginning his work of curing the...

Christmas is here. Preparations are done, the tree is lit, and now it is time to pause and wonder. How may this Christmas be...

Throughout the Synodal process, we heard of the concerns for the well-being and healthy growth of our parish communities. This leads us...

Our motherhouse is located on a large property in a tiny village in rural France. With its old stone buildings, expansive pastures,...

Our God comes to us. As we hear the readings of the ending of the present liturgical year which focus on the Second Coming of Jesus, and...

Recently, I was in one of our parish churches praying the church. I was paying particular attention to the stained glass windows and was...

Christ is present at Mass in four ways On the night before he died, Christ gathered his disciples for a meal. He took simple bread and...

Greetings in Our Lord! Following the Spring Plenary Assembly of the USCCB last week, questions have been raised about a vote taken by the...

I remember fondly the Colorado State Fair Parade — the sights and sounds as festive music filled the air, the clickity-clack of horse...

This morning I am writing from Lamar, where the Confirmation season has begun. Yesterday evening we celebrated the Confirmations of...

My favorite sight and smell of spring is the lilac bush in the front yard of our family home in Pueblo. The purple hue and delightful...

From the Last Supper through the horrible journey of the Cross, Jesus suffered and finally passed, his body quietly laid in the tomb. ...

Love your enemies? Do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, offer your cheek again to those who strike you? Jesus’...

Father Derrek Scott and I just completed some on-site work in the Grand Junction deanery. You may recall that we began a series of...