Bishop's Messages
Thank You Servants of God
"I thank my God every time I remember you, constantly praying with joy in every one of my prayers for all of you, because of your sharing in the gospel from the first day until now. I am confident of this, that the one who began a good work among you will bring it to...
God is Truly With Us
1God is our refuge and strength,a very present help in trouble.2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change,though the mountains shake in the heart of the sea;3 though its waters roar and foam,though the mountains tremble with its tumult.4 There is a...
Many diverse members, with many spiritual gifts.
“Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it.” (I Corinthians 12:27) I will be in Chicago this week for the Fall 2024 Conference of Bishops meeting. The Conference of Bishops is composed of sixty-five Synodical bishops from across the Evangelical...
“…the fruit of the Spirit is love…”
“…the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against such things. (Galatians 5:22-23) St. Ignatius of Loyola was a proponent of spiritual reflection and review. In his...
Rest for Our Souls around the Campfire
"Come to me, all you who are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light." (Matthew...