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11-27-24: 'Gratitude leads to happiness'

11-20-24: November days bring gratitude

11-13-24: ‘Let us again consider the Beatitudes’

11-6-24: 'I want to be a saint'

10-30-24: Participation of the laity

10-23-24: Talking about the Magisterium

10-16-24: Taking time to listen

10-9-24: Making Mass better, holier

10-2-24: Now that's an order

9-25-24: Joining in priest appreciation

9-18-24: ‘Why do we do Church activities?’

9-11-24: 'The importance of having joy'

9-4-24: ‘Do I have faith in Jesus?’

8-28-24: Traveling with my memories

8-14-24: The Bread of Life discourse

7-31-24: The gift of the Blessed Eucharist

7-17-24: Facing the same challenges

7-3-24: With us through the storm

6-26-24: ‘A perfect delight’

6-19-24: A time of gratitude

6-12-24: Questions and answers

6-5-24: ‘A bond that can never be broken’

5-29-24: ‘I still remember that day well’

5-22-24: The end is the beginning

5-15-24: Transformed by the Holy Spirit

5-8-24: The prayer guide in my pocket

5-1-24: Considering our confirmations

4-24-24: Transformed by the Holy Spirit

4-17-24: On the road to Emmaus

4-3-24: Celebrating the Resurrection

3-27-24: At the Chrism Mass

3-20-24: Preparing for Holy Week

3-13-24: Spending time with the cross

3-6-24: Experience the immensity of God’s love

2-28-24: A journey through Lenten Scripture

2-21-24: Encountering Jesus

2-14-24: ‘Mass is truly our best prayer’

2-7-24: Find your desert

1-31-24: Repenting from what I didn’t do

1-24-24: ‘What are you looking for?’

1-17-24:'True closeness to our Savior'

1-10-24: The Baptism of Jesus

2023

12-27-23: Then comes the joy

12-20-23: I wish you all the joy of Christmas

12-13-23: Questions to consider this season

12-6-23: Time with St. John the Baptist

11-22-23: What's your story?

11-15-23: Birthday prayers and reflections

11-8-23: Look at the family around you

11-1-23: ‘All my favorite saints’

10-25-23: Considering conversion with Merton

10-18-23: Celebrating the Feast of St. John XXIII

10-11-23: The Eucharistic Prayer

10-4-23: Appreciating priests

9-27-23: Reflecting love with our lives

9-20-23: A good, even extraordinary, disciple

9-13-23: The sacrament of salvation

8-30-23: Transformed by the Eucharist

8-16-23: Transfiguration, sacraments

8-2-23: Anointing of the sick

7-26-23: Considering confession

7-19-23: A message to young people

7-5-23: 'Help my unbelief'

6-21-23: Blessed are... the Beatitudes

6-14-23: Considering the feast days

6-7-23: Reflecting on the sacraments

5-31-23: Remembering the gifts if the Spirit

5-24-23: Reflecting on my priesthood

5-17-23: 'Holy Spirit leads and guides in love'

5-10-23: Gratitude for our deacons

5-3-23: Spending time with John 6

4-26-23: 'Embrace God through love'

4-19-23: We’re there in the Easter Scriptures

4-12-23: Renewing our bastismal promises

4-5-23: Entering Holy Week

3-29-23: Considering the Chrism Mass

3-22-23: Spend some time with three gospels

3-15-23: Ready to walk with Jesus

3-8-23: Changing our habits

3-1-23: Time in the desert with Jesus

2-22-23: Ash Wednesday and Lent

2-15-23: Considering the laity

2-8-23: Spending time with Sacred Scripture

2-1-23: Guiding us to sainthood

1-25-23: Considering the council

1-11-23: Remembering Benedict XVI, feast days

1-4-23: Considering the season’s feast days

2022

12-21-22: My favorite Christmas story

12-14-22:Advent with John the Baptist

12-7-22: Preparing to receive the Lord

11-23-22: Making the Gospels new to us

11-16-22: What it means to be Church

11-9-22: ‘Imitate our Lord’s mercy’

11-2-22: Remembering my favorite saints

10-26-22: Remebering Pope John XXIII

10-19-22: Remembering the mission in Peru

10-12-22: ‘We express our gratitude’

10-5-22: Spend time with Sacred Scriptures

9-28-22: Appreciating our priests

9-21-22: The lost sheep and prodigal son

9-14-22: Jesus chooses his apostles

9-7-22: Establishing a relationship with the Lord

8-31-22: Teaching and showing love

8-17-22: Words from our first bishop

8-3-22: A priest of the Diocese of Ogdensburg

7-20-22: Considering the opening prayer

7-6-22: The Gospels are about us

6-29-22:Time in the presence of Jesus

6-22-22: Seeking a graduation speaker

6-15-22: Finding joy in the Eucharist, as priest

6-8-22: Celebrating the Eucharist this month

6-1-22: The power of the Holy Spirit

5-25-22:Disciples of the Lord in world of violence

5-18-22: Celebrating anniversary, vocation

5-11-22: Hearing, following God’s call

5-4-22: Considering the Holy Spirit

4-20-22: Celebrating the resurrection

4-13-22: Entering into Holy Week, Easter

4-6-22: Considering the Chrism Mass

3-30-22: A look at the Prodigal Son

3-23-22: ‘True humility frees us’

3-16-22: Reflecting on the Lord’s Prayer

3-9-22: Celebrating adults entering the Church

3-2-22: Grateful for priesthood, Eucharist

2-23-22: Preparing for Lent

2-16-22: Celebrating our diocese’s history

2-9-22: Considering the ‘call narratives’

2-2-22: Inspired by the words of a prayer

1-26-22: Finding the strength to answer God’s call

1-19-22: ‘He went off by himself to pray’

1-12-22: Reflecting on the sacrament of baptism

1-5-22: A new year to accept God’s love

2021

12-22-21: The images of the season

12-15-21: Learning about life and family

12-8-21: Making Advent our retreat

12-1-21: The patron saint of Advent

11-24-21: Thoughts of gratitude for Thanksgiving

11-10-21: All Souls Day Mass to remember

11-3-21: All Saints Day reflections

10-27-21: ‘You ought to wash one another’s feet’

10-20-21: Reflections on the Our Father

10-13-21: Appreciation for sisters and deacons

10-6-21: Remembering Jim’s story

9-29-21: Appreciating the priests in my life

9-22-21: Gathering with priests of the diocese

9-15-21: ‘Let’s talk about prayer’

9-8-21: Praying to the Lord from the heart

9-1-21: Dear Darcy: Jesus is our friend

8-25-21: ‘Will you also leave me?’

8-11-21: Continuing reflections on John 6

7-28-21: Hearing about the Eucharist

7-14-21: Discovering the Catholic faith

6-30-21: Confession from a priest’s perspective

6-23-21: All grads could hear the same message

6-16-21: Thinking about confession

6-9-21: Remembering my first Mass

6-2-21: The sacrament of the Holy Eucharist

5-26-21: The ministry of the catechist

5-19-21: Celebrating the Holy Spirit

5-12-21: God transforms my days and my life

5-5-21: Called to be shepherds like Jesus

4-28-21: Joining in the celebration of Pentecost

4-21-21: ‘The Holy Spirit transforms our world’

4-7-21: A walk on our road to Emmaus

3-31-21: Holy Week, proof of God’s love for us

3-24-21: Love God, love your neighbor

3-17-21: ‘The Mass is our best prayer’

3-10-21: Praying with Psalm 51

3-3-21: Spending time in silence, prayer

2-24-21: Focusing on trusting God

2-17-21: Lent: A time to walk with our Lord

2-10-21: Preparing to enter into Lent

2-3-21: ‘And my life as a priest changed’

1-27-21: Jesus called the twelve and calls us

1-20-21: Learning to listen

1-13-21: Praying how Jesus taught us

1-6-21: Reflecting on the first week of January

2020

12-23-20: Finding cheer in the story of Jesus

12-16-20: The most exciting Christmas

12-9-20: ‘Through the eyes of a child’

11-25-20: Celebrating gratitude in our families

11-18-20: Heal divisions by loving one another

11-11-20: Remembering to express gratitude

11-4-20: A day to honor all our saints

10-28-20: Reflecting on the God of surprises

10-21-20: Live like a neighbor, like a Samaritan

10-14-20: ‘Talking to Strangers’ in confession

10-7-20: Learning patience, learning love

9-30-20: Being part of Jesus’ family

9-23-20: Spending time with St. Paul

9-16-20: Looking for my place in the Scriptures

9-9-2020: Following Jesus often involves suffering

9-2-2020: ‘Times when I have been hypocritical’

8-26-2020: Inspired to remember my ordination

8-12-2020: The Gratitude Journal

7-29-2020: Recognizing evil in our lives, our world

7-15-2020: Being a Catholic during the pandemic

7-1-2020: Three saints for our present time

6-24-2020: Rediscovering our our parishes

6-17-2020: Congratulations, graduates!

6-10-2020: Reflecting on the Holy Eucharist

6-3-2020: Honoring the Most Holy Trinity

5-27-20: Celebrating the Holy Spirit

5-20-20: Exploring monastic living

5-13-20: Seeing the positives in the pandemic

5-6-20: The establishment of the diaconate

4-29-20: United in baptism, united in Christ

4-22-20: We are each called by name

4-15-20: Walking with Jesus to Emmaus

4-8-20: ‘Our challenge is to remain in Jesus’

4-1-20: Annunciation was the feast we needed

3-25-20: A period of time without the Eucharist

3-18-20: Called to renew our Baptismal Promises

3-11-20: A time to reflect on baptism

3-4-20: Helpful ideas for the Lenten season

2-26-20: Lent is a chance to wake up to reality

2-19-20: Called to be a light to the world

2-12-20: Two favorite readings on one day

2-5-20: Finding silence, surrendering to God

1-29-20: ‘Behold the Lamb of God’

1-22-20: Celebrating the Word of God

1-15-20:Reflecting on Christian unity

1-8-20:My Christmas story: The Good Samaritan

2019

12-25-19: Know that you are a loved person

12-18-19: Remembering St. Joseph this Advent

12-11-19: John the Baptist’s vocation was Advent

12-4-19: Getting ourselves ready for Christmas

11-27-19: Gratitude: It’s not just for Thanksgiving

11-20-19: How do we evangelize youth of today?

11-13-19: The difference between happiness, joy

11-6-19: Celebrating, striving to become saints

10-30-19: October Scriptures are lessons in prayers

10-16-19: Remembering my mission experiences

10-9-19: The Catholic Church is a family

10-2-19: Feeling appreciated by God, faithful

9-25-19: These parables show how God loves us

9-18-19: Consider the importance of the Creed

9-11-19: We are all united together as Church

9-4-19: I Love the Catholic Church

8-28-19: ‘A vocation demands hard work’

8-14-19: A bishop from among us

7-31-19: Jesus gave us the perfect prayer

7-17-19: Powerful lessons in the July Gospels

7-3-19: The Eucharist is about gratitude

6-19-19: Reflecting on and praying for our bishops

6-5-19: Grateful for ‘congratulations,’ Holy Spirit

5-29-19: Remembering my friend, Msgr. Riani

5-22-19: Priesthood has been full of surprises

5-15-19: Loving each other as Jesus loves us

5-8-19: Easter Season is a time of hope

5-1-19: Celebrating the stories of the risen Christ

4-24-19:Living life reflecting the resurrection

4-17-19: Holy Week has had a profound impact

4-10-19: Chrism Mass is a special opportunity

4-3-19: Spending time with Jesus on his cross

3-27-19: Strive for peace in our hearts, our world

3-20-19: Grateful for the Lenten experience

3-13-19: Powerful lessons in familiar Gospels

3-6-19: Lent is a time to discover who we are

2-27-19: A good bishop is a blessing

2-20-19: Reflections on creation

2-13-19: The laity have formed my priesthood

2-6-19: Are we loving as we’re called to love?

1-30-19: Stay close to the saints in your lives

1-23-19: Sacraments bring us blessing, support

1-16-19: Jesus became man, blessing humanity

1-9-19: A letter to all as we begin the new year

2018

12-26-18: Sacrament of Penance is a new beginning

12-19-18: Christmas greetings from Father Bill

12-12-18: Spending time with St. John the Baptist

12-5-18: Find time for Advent this Christmas season

11-28-18: Our king is ‘different from the other kings’

11-21-18: ‘Tis the season to show gratitude'

11-14-18: Sisters are blessing to me and our diocese

11-7-18: Many gifts, blessings in the priesthood

10-31-18: Saints remind us of our call to sanctity

10-17-18: Looking for the surprises God gives us

10-10-18: Synod to focus on youth, young adults

10-3-18: Celebrating, sharing in the resurrection

9-26-18: Considering Jesus' cross and our crosses

9-19-18: The church, its sacraments transform us

9-12-18: Remembering priests in prayer, stories

9-5-18: Make an act of faith and encounter Jesus

8-29-18: Jesus wants to satisfy our spiritual hunger

8-15-18: The life-altering power of the Eucharist

8-1-18: Journeying with joy toward sainthood

7-18-18: The path to holiness isn’t walked alone

7-4-18: Build community through your prayers

6-20-18: As Catholics, we are called to community

6-6-18: Feasts remind us of call to community

5-30-18: Be mindful of the workings of the Holy Spirit

5-23-18: Celebrating the work of the Holy Spirit

5-16-18: The life of a priest: a bit of a vagabond

5-9-18: A prayerful walk through the Easter Season

5-2-18: Words of thanks and some saintly advice

4-25-18: Recognizing the presence of the Lord

4-18-18: Along came Lacy... an Easter moment

4-11-18: Recognizing the presence of Jesus

4-4-18: Easter - a time for song and dance

3-28-18: Chrism Mass brings great opportunities

3-21-18: The holiest week of the year begins

3-14-18: Our foundation for living as Christians

3-7-18: The Stations: perfect prayer of gratitude

2-28-18: As members of God’s Kingdom, we all matter

2-21-18: Living an Olympian-style faith

2-14-18: Healing for the broken-hearted among us

2-7-18: If today, you hear his voice...

1-31-18: Cheers for those always ready to help out

1-24-18: 'Speak Lord, your servant is listening'

1-17-18: The wisdom of St. John the Evangelist

1-10-18: A saintly way to start a brand new year

1-3-18: A perfect time to celebrate our families

2017

12-20-17:Remembering an extraordinary day

12-13-17:Time to renew our friendship with Jesus

12-6-17: Advent: a time to consider our poverty

11-29-17: From the ordinary to the days of Advent

11-22-17: So many priests for whom I am grateful

11-15-17: Finding much ‘Joy of Love’ in family life

11-8-17: God has crowded my life with saints

11-1-17: Cathedral events spark great memories

10-25-17: Living with a well-formed conscience

10-18-17: We are called to be missionaries

10-11-17: Bringing a spirit of peace to the world

10-4-17: Blessed by days of autumn travel

9-27-17: Forgive us... as we forgive others

9-20-17:Don’t become a hard-hearted Hannah!

9-13-17: What does a relationship with Jesus mean?

9-6-17: What does a relationship with Jesus mean?

8-30-17: The sin that divides the human family

8-16-17: Celebrations mark the past, the future

8-2-17: Finding strength, serenity, stability, joy

7-19-17: Becoming a bold disciple of Jesus

7-5-17: Stiving to live out a bold Catholic life

6-21-17: Believing in God changes everything

6-14-17:Witnessing the Holy Spirit in our lives

5-31-17: Making time for gratitude in my life

5-17-17: Called to holiness... as a deacon

5-10-17: The Emmaus story is our story, too

5-3-17:The powerful gift of my faith

4-26-17:Easter homily: three stories in one

4-19-17:A celebration of confidence in the future

4-12-17: Easter and the story of Emmaus

4-5-17: Jesus and the people of the Passion

3-29-17: An interesting cast of Gospel characters

3-22-17: Creating some space for God with silence

3-15-17: A Lenten journey with Thomas Merton

3-8-17: Daily readings provide Lenten retreat

3-1-17 Lent: precious time of prayer and penance

2-22-17: The homily: essential part of every Mass

2-15-17: ‘Be hidden’ to become light for the world

2-8-17: Important words of wisdom from St. Paul

2-1-17: Blessed are...Catholic schools, etc.

1-25-17: Musings from Florida on MLK and unity

1-18-17: John & Jesus - different kind of baptism

1-11-17: To find happiness: STOP.. LOOK...GO

1-4-17: Because Jesus was once one of us….

2016

12-21-16: The miracle of Christmas...miracle of life

12-14-16: An example for all followers of Jesus

12-7-16: The perfect patron saint for Advent

11-30-16: Advent: no Christmas until Christmas

11-23-16: To find happiness, live gratefully

11-16-16: Moving forward with love and patience

11-9-16: Story of the little man in a tree: our story

11-2-16: A day to celebrate the saints in our lives

10-26-16: Happy Feast Day, St. Pope John XXIII

10-19-16: Of MASH and Mass... a vision for parishes

10-12-16: The compelling spirit of St. Francis

10-5-16: ‘Why? Why is all of this going on?’

9-28-16: Perfecting the great art of listening

9-21-16:The Parable of the Forgiving Father

9-14-16: Becoming a saint: not an impossible feat

9-7-16: Reconciliation: the Sacrament of Mercy

8-31-16: Mercy: defining attribute of our church

8-24-16: Musings on family on a warm summer day

8-17-16: Medal winning as a Christian Olympian

8-3-16: The Our Father: a transformative prayer

7-20-16: Violence, anger and hatred: unacceptable

7-6-16: Understanding God’s call to us

6-22-16: The role of families in formation

6-15-16: Looking forward to a day of discovery

6-8-16: Discovering our happiness... every day

6-1-16: Nothing’s better than celebrating Mass

5-25-16: A special time to pray for our priests

5-18-16: Delightful days with future deacons

5-11-16: The need for unity in our church

5-4-16: Power and guidance of the Holy Spirit

4-27-16: ‘Joy of Love’: the pope writes on families

4-13-16: The story of St. Thomas is our story, too

4-6-16: Recognition in the breaking of bread

3-30-16: Followers of Christ called to be merciful

3-23-16: Easter Vigil: liturgy that fills us with joy

3-16-16: Looking ahead to the holiest of weeks

3-9-16: Prodigal Son: parable about you and me

3-2-16:Lenten goal: an attitude of gratitude

2-24-16: Companions for my Lenten journey

2-17-16: Remember that you are dust...

2-10-16: Another Lent... another Ash Wednesday

2-3-16: Is anything more important than mercy?

1-20-16: The powerful message of Baptism

1-13-16: Taking a deeper look at prayers of mercy

1-6-16: As we begin this special Year of Mercy…

2015

12-23-15: Christmas, St. Joseph and place of mercy

12-16-15: Advent: of John the Baptist and Mercy

12-9-15: Sacrament of Penance in Year of Mercy

12-2-15: Advent message: We are baptized people

11-25-15: Wishes for a happy, blessed Thanksgiving

11-18-15: Developing an attitude of gratitude

11-11-15: Our lives: all about becoming saints

11-4-15: 'I know how blesses I am to be a priest'

10-28-15:Finding the key to happiness: gratitude

10-21-15: Religious sisters, brothers: our heroes

10-14-15: Understanding our church as family

10-7-15: A favorite moment of Pope Francis’ visit

9-30-15: Looking back on an exceptional week

9-23-15: If you had five minutes with the pope...

9-16-15: The call to be a light for the world

9-9-15: Challenge for all: you gotta have heart!

9-2-15: Saluting heroic efforts in Ticonderoga

8-19-15: Looking forward to the visit of the pope

8-5-15: A papal call to create a better world

7-22-15: Let us build a house, welcoming all

7-8-15: ‘Do not be afraid, just have faith’

6-24-15: Little things in life make a big difference

6-17-15: Thanks, Coach, for the inspiration!

6-10-15: Question to consider: Why go to Mass?

6-3-15: A wonderfully transforming sacrament

5-27-15: Reflecting, with gratitude, on life as a priest

5-20-15: First Communion: special time for us all

5-13-15: Exploring the process of ‘pruning’

5-6-15: Hearing the voice of our Good Shepherd

4-29-15: Sharing faith with youthful enthusiasm

4-22-15: The power, beauty of a Catholic funeral

4-8-15: It's the time to celebrate the Resurrection

4-1-15: We’ve made it to the holiest of weeks!

3-25-15: Chrism Mass: a true celebration of unity

3-18-15: God’s gift to us: the Ten Commandments

3-11-15: Lent: a time to discover the mercy of God

3-4-15: The Lord’s Prayer: a great gift from Jesus

2-25-15: A challenge to ‘dedicate your Lent’

2-18-15: Holding on to Jesus, the message of Lent

2-11-15: Power of silence: it can be transformative

2-4-15: Profound influence of Thomas Merton

1-28-15: ‘Here I am, Lord, I come to do your will’

1-14-15: Part of the Body of Christ, even as sinners

1-7-15: Spending year-end time with our pope

2014

12-24-14: My Christmas story: the story of William

12-17-14: Season of Advent: a celebration of hope

12-10-14: Advent: the patient is waiting patiently

11-26-14: Life changes in a couple of short weeks

11-19-14: Looking towards a special Thanksgiving

11-12-14: Consider the messages of November

11-5-14: Looking back on the family synod

10-29-14: Beatitudes: valuable guide for teenagers

10-22-14: Blessed are those persecuted for their faith

10-15-14: A timely beatitude: be a peacemaker!

10-8-14: The challenge to become pure of heart

10-1-14: Being merciful wins us the Kingdom

9-24-14: Challenge to be righteous: daily adventure

9-17-14: Challenged to be meek in a violent time

9-10-14: No. 2...Blessed are those who mourn

9-3-14: Beatitudes: the Lord’s path to happiness

8-27-14: Remember when: a very special reunion

8-13-14: In faith, we discover Jesus will catch us

7-30-14: Parables of Jesus: parables of our lives

7-16-14: The reason you are here: to be a saint

7-2-14: Church of the poor – church for the poor

6-18-14: God has entrusted the natural world to us

6-4-14: Sharing bacon, eggs and the love of God

5-21-14: Reflecting on priesthood with gratitude

5-14-14: The story of Emmaus: a story about us

5-7-14: Dear saints of the Diocese of Ogdensburg

4-30-14: The Resurrection: it changes everything!

4-23-14: The joy and life of the resurrection

4-16-14: A magnificent image for our church

4-9-14: The popes who will become saints

4-2-14: We are blest: Jesus chose to become human

3-26-14: Living as Catholics always a family affair

3-19-14: The Lord's Prayer - a valuable friend

3-12-14: Gratitude for the NCC and for our Sisters

3-5-14: The Season of Lent - it's all about Easter

2-26-14: Olympian messages of dedication, hope

2-19-14: The challenge to be a welcoming church

2-12-14: Home, sweet (and cold & snowy) home

2-5-14: Seeing and following God’s plan for us

1-29-14: Saluting John-the-Baptist-kind-of-people

1-22-14:Listening for the times that God calls us

1-15-14: Surprise! Gad has amazing plans for you

1-8-14: New Year’s resolution:be a peacemaker

1-1-14: Looking back on year of many transitions

2013

12-25-13: Christmas wish: be ready to change the world

12-18-13: Advent: a time to celebrate... waiting

12-11-13: Accepting pope’s challenge to be joyful

11-27-13:Beyond sweet potatoes and mincemeat

11-20-13: Join me in thanking all our priests

11-13-13: Thank you, God, for a good, happy life

11-6-13: Becoming a Church for the poor

10-30-13: Surronded by saints in my life

10-23-13: Accepting the challenge to evangelize

10-16-13: Seeking and finding God in all things

10-9-13: 'The Lord smiled down on our gathering'

10-2-13: I know Pope Francis was speaking to me

9-25-13: Congratulations to Bishop LaValley

9-18-13: Joining in the pope's campaign for peace

9-11-13: Teachers make the world a better place

9-4-13: Saints of T-shirts, tennis shoes and pizza

8-28-13: We are all called - to be God's prophets

8-14-13: Spending a week in prayer and gratitude

7-31-13: For Year of Faith, welcome Jesus in your life

7-17-13: New saints for our time..for the ages

7-3-13: Farewell to a faithfilled, faithful friend

6-19-13: It's June: time to celebrate our graduates

6-5-13: We are all called, gifted by the Holy Spirit

5-29-13: Wonderful place with wonderful people

5-22-13: Thank you, Lord for my priesthood

5-15-13: Mass - the foundational part of our faith

5-8-13: Ready to receive gifts of the Holy Spirit

5-1-13: Called to serve: as Ogdensburg's first bishop

4-24-13: Responding with a campaign of hope

4-17-13: An unexpected evening of enrichment

4-10-13: Poetic nature of priests... and all people

4-3-13:Easter Vigil: perfect time for baptism

3-27-13: Special Holy Week with new Holy Father

3-20-13: No surprise: new pope is a big surprise!

3-13-13: Dear Holy Father...a letter for next pope

3-6-13: Reflecting on conclaves, then and now

2-27-13: More surprise await after papal news

2-20-13: Strengthening our friendship with Jesus

2-13-13: Make Lent a time of renewal - go to Mass!

2-6-13: St. Peregrine: now that I have found you...

1-30-13: The wonderful art of storytelling

1-23-13: In prayer for the unity of all Christians

1-16-13: Finding hope in goodness of God's love

1-9-13: United as ‘People of God’ with gift of joy

2012

12-26-12: AMEN moments of life: faith comes alive

12-19-12: Faith... the best Christmas gift of all

12-12-12: The Christmas Spirit in this Year of Faith

12-5-12: Ecumenical experiences through the years

11-28-12: The Council - not just a bit of nostalgia

11-21-12: After all these years, I still love being a priest!

11-14-12: We are called to be people of peace

11-7-12: The place of the Church in the World

10-31-12: Reflections on the anniversary day

10-24-12: Catholics and the Bible

10-17-12: A new spirit of ecumenism

10-10-12:Recognizing the gifts of the laity

10-3-12: Facing the people at Mass

9-26-12: Welcoming the Mass in English

9-12-12: My place as a priest becomes clearer

9-5-12: The Journey Begins

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