Bishop’s Corner

Bishop Ricken

My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, In my last column on discipleship (The Compass, June 7), I touched on the truth that Jesus is standing patiently … Read More

Bishop Ricken

I write this column to you with a heavy heart. Like many of you, I have seen the image of Oscar Martinez and his daughter Angie Valeria … Read More

Bishop Ricken

My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, It has been several months since I have written about the sexual abuse crisis in the church and our response … Read More

Bishop Ricken

My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Over the past few months, I have used my column to reflect on the first step of discipleship: discovering Jesus. … Read More

Bishop Ricken

My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, As I continue my monthly series on discipleship, I want to explore in more depth this idea of Jesus as … Read More

Bishop Ricken

The joy of Easter comes from the fact that it offers something unexpected. In two days’ time, we shift our focus from the sadness of Jesus’ brutal … Read More

Bishop Ricken

How blessed we are to live in a post-resurrection world. Jesus has already won the victory for us! Yet, so often, we easily forget this wonderful truth. … Read More

Bishop Ricken

My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Last month, as part of my monthly series on discipleship, I shared my personal story of discovering Jesus while I … Read More

Bishop Ricken

Recently I viewed the movie, “Unplanned,” which tells the extremely powerful story of Abby Johnson and her journey from an entry-level employee with Planned Parenthood to the … Read More

Bishop Ricken

A blessed Lenten season to you and to your loved ones! Lent is a time to take stock, to increase a few of our spiritual practices and … Read More