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, WEEK XXII, ORDINARY TIME

Brothers and sisters: Thus should one regard us: as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God.  (1 Cor 4:1)

Today is the birthday of my friend, Father Larry Richardt. Father Larry is a retired priest of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. He was my professor of ministry at Saint Meinrad Seminary as well as my spiritual director. He held other positions at Saint Meinrad, Vice-Rector, Spiritual Director, Director of Supervised Ministry, among others. Father Larry and I have been friends for more than 40 years. Happy birthday, Father Larry, faithful servant of Christ and steward of the mysteries of God!