When preaching at celebrations of the Sacrament of Confirmation, I like to borrow imagery and insights from the world of surfing. I hope that the imagery serves as a kind of parable drawing the … more

Next week, I will offer my final “State of Hope” column and attempt to find words that will express my affection for the good people of this diocese and state. In this, my penultimate … more

“The Fear of the Lord is the Beginning of Wisdom” (Proverbs 9:10) In the Catholic worldview, there is an inseparable link between our beliefs about God and how we are to live. The quote … more