Dear Brothers and Sisters,

 

In last Sunday's Gospel, we heard Jesus ask Peter, "Do you love me?" When Peter responded Jesus told him, "Feed my sheep." How providential that this is the Gospel passage proclaimed as the Church prepares for another successor of Peter. The cardinals will begin the papal conclave on Wednesday. Let's ask for St. Peter's intercession that they would be docile to the Holy Spirit in their deliberations. Let us pray that our new holy father would love Jesus and care for the flock as St. Peter did. Let's give thanks to God for the gift of our faith and trust that Jesus will always guide the Church.

 

In Christ,

 

Father Andy

State Chaplain