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.

I, John, looked and heard the voices of many angels who surrounded the throne and the living creatures and the elders. They were countless in number, and they cried out in a loud voice: “Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power and riches, wisdom and strength, honor and glory and blessing.” (Rev 5:11-14)
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/050122.cfm
THE MONTH OF MAY
I will be in Asheville May 2-8 and May 21-27. Starting tomorrow the daily reflection, the Orchid Ministry and the Sunday Mass on Facebook will be on vacation until Sunday, May 29. I will concelebrate the First Communion Mass at the Basilica of St Lawrence on Saturday, May 7 at 11:00 am. I will also celebrate Mass in English at St Eugene Parish on Saturday, May 7 at 5:30 pm and Mass in Spanish at St Eugene on Sunday, May 8 at 7:30 am. I hope to celebrate Mass in Spanish at the Basilica of St Lawrence on Sunday, May 22 at 4:00 pm. My time will be very limited so I hope to see you at Mass!