The Gospel reading (Jn 4:5-42) for the Third Sunday of Lent is one of my more favorite passages of scripture. In fact, when Archbishop Allen Vigneron held a consultation for priests recently, he asked us, “What is your image of priesthood?” Mine was...
When I was growing up, there seemed to be some room left for dialogue with others regarding the pressing issues of the day. To a certain extent, we could debate an issue on its merits and explore the various concerns. But at the end of the day, even...
