SpiritofthePreacher

Today marks 30 years since my ordination to the priesthood. Here is a picture from the Mass at St. Dominic's Church in San Francisco, where I was ordained by the Most Rev. Bishop Carlos Sevilla, S.J., on June 1, 1996.

I’m grateful for every step of the journey—filled with surprises, challenges, and a whole lot of grace. I never imagined all the places this vocation would take me or the people I’d be blessed to walk with along the way.

Thank you to everyone who’s been part of this path—your prayers, support, and friendship mean more than you know!

St. Thomas Aquinas says, “True friendship is that of the good/virtuous, who desire the other’s well-being for their own sake, not for personal gain.” I’m grateful for the visit of the Martinez family who have been good friends of mine for many years. I encourage you to celebrate your friends and tell them how they help make life worth living.