Mercy transforms shame: What prepared Peter to be the first Pope
There were little signs since the day Jesus began to call disciples, but what most prepared Peter to be the first pope was the way Jesus dealt with his burden of guilt after his triple betrayal of his Master.
85 years of encountering, serving Jesus in our community’s most vulnerable
Hopefully you are already familiar with our faith-based work: We strengthen families, protect and nurture children, serve the poor and marginalized and help people in crisis find safety, stability and ultimately thrive.
A Better View: We can find healing through the virtues of faith, hope and...
Longtime readers know of my mother’s stroke. Since 2009 she has shown great strength and fortitude in not just surviving but striving to live a meaningful and happy life.
What’s missing from our political discourse is love
We don’t think of politics being a field where love rears its lovely head nowadays, but what if we elect a leader based on the tenets of love as espoused in the Bible? Wasn’t Christ such a leader?
State of the Campaign for October 2018: Stewardship of Relationship
When we hear the word “stewardship,” our mind can easily think of time, talent and treasure — which are true and important.
State of the Campaign for June 2018
Since being installed as Bishop in 2003, I have been blessed to watch the Diocese of Phoenix grow. We have 117 parishes and missions which serve over 1.1 million Catholics.
Speak to Me Lord, Dec. 30, 2018: Look to the family
No family is perfect. But every family, however weak or broken, has dignity.
Freedom’s need for guidance
“Deep within his conscience man discovers a law which he has not laid upon himself but which he must obey. Its voice, ever calling...
Workout plan to build spiritual muscles in 2017
Ah, January. From sales on treadmills and exercise equipment to late-night commercials hawking weight-loss schemes, the country, it seems, is determined to get in shape after indulging in too many Christmas cookies.
Shout out your faith during Pentecost Month!
The Catholic religion is first and foremost about actively bringing love and peace to a world that always seems to be in the middle of some kind of strife and conflict.
