Our Auxiliary Bishops Columns
Our archdiocese is blessed with three auxiliary bishops, whose commentaries are featured here.
Our Auxiliary Bishops
“A prayer for service members and veterans”
BYEnglish | En Español
When all is going well, in terms of national security, it may be easy to forget what we owe those who supply our constant protection.
Previous Columns by Our Auxiliary Bishops
Called to be saints in our own place and time
As we celebrate the great Solemnity of All Saints’ Day, I am reminded that none of those the church venerates as saints likely started their lives thinking they would one day be honored throughout the world.
By BISHOP JOHN TRANThe grass is not greener on the other side
When we think “the grass is greener on the other side,” we may conclude that others are more blessed than we are if they have a better situation in life or have been successful in accomplishing goals. This should not be the case if the Lord is truly our Shepherd.
By BISHOP BERNARD E. SHLESINGER IIIRegaining our sense of wonder
From time to time we get reminders that our human experience, including our spiritual life, is composed of both rational and emotional awareness.
By BISHOP JOEL M. KONZEN, SMThe treasure of grandparents and the elderly
This year, we celebrate the Fourth World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, instituted by Pope Francis to remind the church of the beauty of growing old and the obligation of Catholics to honor the elderly and their inherent dignity.
By BISHOP JOHN N. TRANBe not afraid
Although there is great uncertainty regarding what we think the future holds for our nation, we are reminded by the psalmist; “Do not put your trust in princes, in human beings, who cannot save. … Blessed are those whose help is the God of Jacob.”
By BISHOP BERNARD E. SHLESINGER IIIThe bountiful returns of marriage
My parents were married in June, and, although any month is suitable for a wedding, June has long been thought of as the ideal month for marriage. I want to reflect here on the sacrament of marriage and the benefits it offers to couples and to the larger society.
By BISHOP JOEL M. KONZEN, S.M.Go forth and set the world on fire
To all our graduates, our heartfelt congratulations for your achievements. The culmination of all the time, energy, sacrifice and work is fitting of a celebration with your family, friends and classmates.
By BISHOP JOHN N. TRANA pilgrimage in the Holy Spirit
In preparation for the Jubilee Year, the pope encourages everyone to dedicate themselves “to rediscovering the great value and absolute need for prayer in one’s personal life, in the life of the Church, and in the world.”
By BISHOP BERNARD E. SHLESINGER IIIPraying the Liturgy of the Hours
Jesus, in many instances in the Gospels, instructs his listeners to pray. So, whenever we stop what we are doing to pray or begin our day or end our day with prayer, we are following his earnest directive.
By BISHOP JOEL M. KONZEN, S.M.Growing in grace and cherishing life
How we value life will determine the culture in which our children are being formed. We champion the cause for life when we preach a consistent life ethic that values each person created in the image and likeness of God no matter how small or how guilty.
By BISHOP BERNARD E. SHLESINGER IIIThe precious gift of life
As we continue to prepare for the celebration of Christ’s birth at Christmas, my thoughts turn to the precious gift of life.
By BISHOP JOHN N. TRANA reminder of an apostolic calling
Pope Francis received us warmly and made clear that his time was ours—as much as four hours, if we desired it. In the end, we 15 bishops from Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas spoke with him for about two hours and twenty minutes.
By BISHOP JOEL M. KONZEN, SM