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.

Saint Joseph the Worker, May 1—International Worker’s Day

Jesus said: “I am the good shepherd. A good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” (Jn 10:11-18)
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/050123.cfm
The image of the Good Shepherd continues today in the gospel reading as we celebrate the Resurrection of the Lord and are thankful for all those who have shepherded us. In more than 160 countries, today, May 1st, is International Workers’ Day (Labor Day). As Jesus was known as the son of the carpenter (Mt 13:55), we honor all those who work to build a world of justice where all people can sit at the table of the human family. Happy Labor Day!