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.

Friday after Epiphany, January 10

God gave us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. Whoever possesses the Son has life. (1 Jn 5:5-13)
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/011025.cfm
As the Wisemen knew, the gifts we bring are in response to the gift we have received—the gift of life in the Son. I am truly grateful to all of you my family and friends who have sent me birthday greetings and prayers. My gift in return is to carry all of you in my prayers and Masses. May God’s abundant blessings beyond all measure be with you and your loved ones in this New Year before us. Today’s photos are from my birthday party with my Colombian family who really treat me like a king.