Monthly Archives: October 2009

“Who does not get a taste of the Cross, one way or other?” — Venerable Solanus Casey, OFM Cap.

Have you ever considered that God loves you so much that he is calling you to excellence? I am convinced that God calls all of us to excellence. I am not getting on any theology of prosperity bandwagon.  The call … Continue reading →

If you haven’t read it yet, I would suggest you read with interest Deacon Ron Rojas’ article entitled, “On the Diakonia of Fatherhood,” in the November-December 2009 issue of Deacon Digest.  He makes some interesting theological distinctions about fatherhood, especially … Continue reading →

“I have come to conclude that, even as a bishop, I am called to be a simple, humble servant for my people. I pray with and for them. I defend them and speak up for them; I confront their enemies; … Continue reading →

“May the Father of all mercy, the Son by his holy passion, and the Holy Spirit, source of peace, sweetness and love, fill us with their consolation. Amen.” — St. Colette, OSC

“We must not dismiss the ‘other,’ or only see them as the ‘enemy,’ because whoever they are, they too are children of God. They are our brothers, our sisters, our neighbors – and we are told to love them.” — … Continue reading →

The Worthington Globe has a great article today on Deacon Vern Behrends, who was ordained with me and nine others for the Diocese of Winona on August 22. Vern is also noted in Deacon Greg Kandra’s blog post today. Click … Continue reading →

“Jesus Christ is my kingdom. If I possess him alone, I shall have all things; if I have not him, I lose all.” — St. Louis of Anjou, OFM