These reflections are a result of more than 40 years of ministry as a Roman Catholic priest. Most of these years I spent in the Diocese of Charlotte which covers Western North Carolina. Now I am retired, and live in Medellín, Colombia where I continue to serve as a priest in the Archdiocese of Medellín.

II Sunday of Lent

Brothers and sisters: Our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we also await a savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. (Phil 3:20-4:1)
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/031322.cfm
There’s an old commercial that says, “Membership has its privileges!" Anti-immigrant politics have always been a problem in every country from the beginning of time—which is why we need this friendly reminder from Saint Paul. Our citizenship doesn’t depend on national boundaries, or ethnic origins or political power, our citizenship is in heaven. Perhaps we need to read our Bibles!