Today I’m in my home parish of Holy Infant in Ballwin, Missouri, where I was raised. Fifty years and one month ago today, I was ordained a priest in my home parish! To be back there with them today… Alleluia! It’s a big day for me. Thank you for all your love and support as I praise almighty God for the gift of the priesthood. @thegnewsroom
Ok, brief recap for the folks keeping score:
Grandchild #3, first granddaughter born. Mom and baby both healthy and happy.
36th wedding anniversary.
Wife has breast cancer, some bad news today.
91 year old father in ICU on ventilator. Pneumonia? No one knows.
God is good!
I always forget just how stunningly beautiful the Oratory of St. Francis De Sales is.
We are blessed to have such amazing institutions here in the #RomeOfTheWest
Today, we say thank you.
For the work you do, day in and day out.
For the steadiness, the patience, and the care you give, even when it goes unnoticed.
For every woman who mothers, in families, in friendships, in quiet, everyday ways.
And we’re grateful for the example of Mary, our Mother, who shows us what faithful love looks like.
We don’t always say it, but we are always grateful.
Happy Mother’s Day 💐