Am I aware that, amid the constant call of my family responsibilities, the commitment to base everything I do in a spirit of sharing and fraternity among my fellow disciples at St. Mary’s Cathedral may seem burdensome, even a waste of time, but isn’t the opposite true: indeed, isn’t it only in this way that I Continue reading “Feast of Saint Mary Magdalene”
Category Archives: LETTER OF THE HOLY FATHER FRANCIS TO PARISH PRIESTS
Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
How can I foster communion and participation in St. Mary’s Cathedral without living out those realities myself❓ I cannot say that I have always treated everybody, and especially Bishop Zurek and Father Tony, with the reverence and sincerity which come from God; indeed, for the honor of him who loves us, isn’t it proper toContinue reading “Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time”
Saturday of the Fifteenth Week in Ordinary Time
Isn’t it time that I withdrew from the belief that I will respect Bishop Zurek and Father Tony as “Father” only after they treat me as a brother❓ Parish Priests cannot be authentic fathers unless they are first sons and brothers; consequently, I’ve stubbornly stated, ” ‘As the Lord lives and as they live, IContinue reading “Saturday of the Fifteenth Week in Ordinary Time”
Thursday of the Fifteenth Week in Ordinary Time
Is it not showing Bishop Zurek and Father Tony their due respect when I ask them whether they are basing everything they do in a spirit of sharing and fraternity, or are they simply seeking rest for themselves when they have pastoral projects canceled at St. Mary’s Cathedral❓ Shouldn’t St. Mary’s Cathedral base everything weContinue reading “Thursday of the Fifteenth Week in Ordinary Time”
Tuesday of the Fifteenth Week in Ordinary Time
What type of discernment of Canon Law was used to determine that St. Mary’s Cathedral should not repent of its decision to have Daily Mass canceled if there is a funeral Mass the same day❓
Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
He instructed them…for the journey
Saturday of the Fourteenth Week in Ordinary Time
“Nothing is concealed that will not be revealed,…”
Friday of the Fourteenth Week in Ordinary Time
“Brother will hand over brother to death,…”
Wednesday of the Fourteenth Week in Ordinary Time
“‘The Kingdom of heaven is at hand.’”
Tuesday of the Fourteenth Week in Ordinary Time
“…so ask the master of the harvest
to send out laborers for his harvest.”