“For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life.” John 3:16. Continue reading
Category Archives: Observer
June 4: Father John Coleman’s 50th.
“To each individual, the manifestation of the Spirit is given for some benefit.” Corinthians 12:12-13. Continue reading
January 26: Dale Zarrella, American Artist
“In meeting Pope Francis, we have a common thread…. I admire his way, one’s actions are so much more important than their words. To be a leader today is to lead by example. That’s one of the things I admire most about him.” Continue reading
5 Weddings: Memory & Sacrament
In the fall of 2016, I have been invited to five weddings, these are the friends of mine who have honored my participation in their marriage ceremonies. Each of the five couples are unique, each have their individual stories, ways of celebrating their love with family and friends, and each have distinctive religious or … Continue reading
July 9: “Crazy Birds & Catholics”
“Crazy Birds & Catholics,” Ideas & Concerns for Communication & Ministry; remarks at “Full, Conscious & Active: Lay Participation in the Church’s Dialogue with the World,” July 6-9, 2016, Lay Centre, Rome, Italy Continue reading
Christmas 2015
“The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light.” Isaiah 9:1 Continue reading
Jubilee Year of Mercy, 2016
“May the balm of mercy reach everyone, both believers and those far away, as a sign that the Kingdom of God is already present in the world.” Pope Francis, April 2015. Continue reading
