Oratory of Saint Michael the Archangel - Colorado

06/05/2026

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05/25/2026

The Connexion of Our Lady of the Cascades
Office of the Canon to the Ordinary

With profound sorrow, the Office of the Canon to the Ordinary announces the passing of The Rt. Rev. Bishop William Gameson, who departed this earthly life in the peace of Christ and in the hope of the Resurrection.

Bishop William faithfully devoted his life to the service of Holy Mother Church, shepherding the faithful with steadfast devotion, pastoral charity, and unwavering commitment to the Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ. His episcopal ministry was marked by humility, wisdom, compassion, and a deep love for the people entrusted to his care.

As we mourn his passing, we also give thanks to Almighty God for the life and ministry of Bishop Gameson, whose spiritual leadership and sacrificial service touched countless souls throughout his years of ministry.

The clergy, religious, and faithful are hereby requested to remember Bishop Gameson in their prayers and to offer Masses for the repose of his soul. Further details regarding funeral arrangements, memorial observances, and liturgical commemorations shall be announced in due course.

"Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him.
May he rest in peace. Amen."

Issued from the Office of the Canon to the
Ordinary this 21st day of May, in the Year of Our Lord 2026.

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The Very Rev. Msgr. Edgar G. Cedeno Luevano, OSB
Canon to the Ordinary

05/24/2026

The Name You’ve Been Breathing All Along
— + M. Rev. Michael Robert Hart

I’ve always loved language.
Maybe it’s because my mom was an English teacher and writer—words mattered in our house. We paid attention to them. Held them. Turned them over like stones to see what was underneath.

In seminary, we used to talk about the personal name of God—YHWH.
It’s sometimes called the tetragrammaton—just four Hebrew letters.
No vowels.
No clear way to say it out loud.

But here’s the incredible part:
When you try to pronounce it…
You can’t use your tongue.
You don’t move your lips.
You simply breathe.

Try it.

Inhale… YH…
Exhale… WH…

The name of God sounds like breath.

Let that sink in.

It means the very first thing you did when you came into this world—before you could speak or cry—was say God’s name.

And when you leave this life…
When you draw your final breath…
That too will be the name of God leaving your body.

You’ve been saying God’s name your entire life,
without even knowing it.

When Scripture says God breathed into Adam and he became a living being—
that breath never left us.
It’s still in us.
Sustaining us.
Whispering back to the One who gave it.

Every breath you take—
every single one—
is a quiet reminder that you are connected
to the Creator.

You don’t have to be perfect.
You don’t have to be a scholar or saint.
Just breathe.
You’re already speaking His name.

Michael Robert Hart is a retired Texas Police Chief, crisis negotiator, clergyman and published author. He writes on school safety and immigration policy, informed by decades in public service.

05/24/2026

PAIN CHANGES PEOPLE
by Michael R. Hart Oratory of Saint Michael the Archangel - Colorado

Pain is a sculptor.
Quiet.
Patient.
Relentless.
It doesn’t knock.
It doesn’t ask.
It just starts carving.

It chips away at who you were
and who you thought you’d be.
It carves trust from stone
and lets warmth drift off
like breath on cold glass.

You begin to question things
you never used to.
You build quiet walls
behind tired eyes.
You pull back.
Say less.
Hope smaller.

But pain,
pain isn’t just a thief.
It’s also a fire.
A forge.
And what it leaves behind…
isn’t weakness.
It’s something raw.
Something real.

It burns off the pretending.
It strips away the shame
you didn’t even know
you were dragging with you.

And in those ashes,
something fierce begins to grow.
A voice that trembles less.
A soul more rooted in truth.
More whole, even with the cracks.

So if you’re feeling worn out,
scarred, calloused,
a little colder than you used to be…

Remember this:
Even stone, when marred,
can become sacred.

There is Grace In The Margins.
In the places nobody sees,
in the strength you carry silently,
in the small ways you keep going
when no one’s clapping.

You are not broken.
You are becoming.

And that,
that is beautiful.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Michael Robert Hart is a retired Police Chief, Master Peace Officer, and academy instructor, as well as an FBI-trained crisis negotiator & police chaplain. He is a national public speaker & published author who later served as a behavioral therapist, court mediator, & homeless advocate.

Drawing on decades of public service, Michael Robert writes & speaks on school safety protocols. He is the founder of “Grace in the Margins™️,” a platform for storytelling, writing, & public engagement.

He is the father of three adult sons, enjoys playing drums, & calls Austin, Texas home.

Grace In The Margins™️ is the core of Michael Robert’s storytelling, speaking, and writing. It reflects a life lived at the edges, where faith meets doubt, courage meets fear, & brokenness meets beauty.

05/24/2026

05/24/2026

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11/30/2025

Pope Leo XIV meets and prays with Ecumenical Patriarch in Istanbul

During his Apostolic Journey to Türkiye, Pope Leo XIV joins the Ecumenical Patriarch for a prayer service at the Patriarchal Church of Saint George in Istanbul.

On Saturday, his third day in Türkiye, Pope Leo XIV addressed the faithful at the Patriarchal Church of Saint George in a prayer service and Doxology.

In his greeting to the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople, Bartholomew I, the Pope expressed his heartfelt gratitude for the warm reception, highlighting the continuity of fraternal bonds with his predecessors.

“Upon entering this Church,” Pope Leo XIV said, “I experienced great emotion, mindful that I am following in the footsteps of Pope Paul VI, Pope John Paul II, Pope Benedict XVI, and Pope Francis. I am also aware that Your All Holiness had the opportunity to meet my venerable predecessors personally, and to develop a sincere and fraternal friendship with them based on shared faith and a common vision of the challenges facing the Church and the world.”

The Pope reflected on the deepening of his own friendship with the Ecumenical Patriarch, recalling their first meeting at the start of his ministry as Bishop of Rome.

Central to the pilgrimage was the commemoration of the First Council of Nicaea, an event that laid the foundations of Christian unity.

“Yesterday, and again this morning, we experienced extraordinary moments of grace as we commemorated, together with our brothers and sisters in faith, the 1,700th anniversary of the First Ecumenical Council of Nicaea,” the Pope said.

He emphasized that the memory of the Council, inspired by the prayer of Jesus that “all His disciples may be one” (cf. Jn 17:21), encourages a renewed commitment to restore full communion among all Christians.

Pope Leo XIV also paid homage to the Apostle Andrew, patron saint of the Ecumenical Patriarchate.

Concluding his greeting, the Pope extended his “most fervent good wishes” to the Patriarch and all present in celebration of the feast of their patron saint on Sunday, underscoring the shared journey of faith that unites the Catholic Church and the Ecumenical Patriarchate.

Before a private meeting, the Pope and the Patriarch signed a Joint Declaration reaffirming their shared commitment to Christian unity and peace.

Full Story: https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2025-11/pope-leo-xiv-patriarch-bartholomew-doxology-meeting-istanbul.html