If there is any encouragement in Christ, any solace in love, any participation in the Spirit, any compassion and mercy, complete my joy by being of the same mind, with the same love, united in heart, thinking one thing. (Phil 2:1-4)
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Saint Paul’s Letter to the Philippians is filled with optimism and joy. Paul invites the community (and us) to complete his joy by being united in mind and heart. Saint Charles Borromeo (1538-1584) was present at the Council of Trent (1545-1563) that followed the Protestant Reformation. Instead of bemoaning the problems facing the church, Saint Charles chose optimism and went to work to correct them. Today’s photo is of the Cathedral of Milan, where Saint Charles was archbishop.
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 Charles Borromeo, bishop, November 4
