A poem about the two opposite reactions to the vicissitudes of life--despair and hope.

Years ago, I wrote of a Jewish blessing which I want to reflect on again.  It is improvised, spontaneous, and goes something like this. 

Thank you for your prayers and support throughout our endeavors to defeat amendment 79 on the November ballot. 

n the 2017 animated movie Coco, inspired by the Mexican holiday Dia de los muertos, we hear sung, “Remember me, though I have to say

This morning, my thoughts and prayers come from Miles City, MT, preparing to return to Pueblo.  As you probably know, my last visit to see m

July 27, 2024 “If then my people, upon whom my name has been pronounced, humble themselves and pray, and seek my face and turn from their...

I offer this story, not knowing its provenance, as told to me by my Uncle Bishop Joe after he ordained me to the priesthood 25 years ago. 

The preparation had been taking place since I started school, but I was now well into the second grade and finally ready.  The greatest chal

Summer is here.  It’s time to go camping.  Memories from the past, from family outings with 9 siblings in earlier years--we would plan,...

The Diocese of Pueblo covers the southern half of Colorado, bordered by Oklahoma, New Mexico, Utah and I-70. 

On June 3-5, delegations and parishioners from each of the parishes in the Diocese will gather in Grand Junction

For I know well the plans I have in mind for you … plans for your welfare and not for woe, so as to give you a future of hope. When you...

As we move toward the Diocese-wide Eucharistic Convocation, let us pray as a Diocese for the grace of God to help this Convocation to...

The Holy Mass Lord, I deserve Thee not, I sigh, Here kneeling on the floor; Oh, I deserve Thee not, my Lord, And yet I need Thee sore;...

With winter comes a respite for some hopeful, productive downtime, taking stock, and recharging.  There’s time to evaluate life and make...

"The rosary is the most beautiful and the most rich in graces of all prayers; it is the prayer that touches most the heart of the Mother...

Much of the ancient language permeating the seasons of Advent and Christmas refers to the dualistic phenomena of light and dark. It is...

This letter was written by baby Samuel's grateful mom to all those who have praying for mom and baby, especially those at Immaculate...