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.

THURSDAY, WEEK V, EASTER—43rd Anniversary of Priestly Ordination, 6 May 2021

Jesus said to his disciples: 
“As the Father loves me, so I also love you.
 Remain in my love. 
If you keep my commandments, you will remain in my love,
 just as I have kept my Father’s commandments 
and remain in his love.
“I have told you this so that 
my joy might be in you and 
your joy might be complete.”
(Jn 15:9-11)

Today marks 43 years of complete joy as a priest. I’m grateful for the opportunity to be able to serve the people of God. “His banner over me is Love!”