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“You can’t live the life God made you for while holding on to what he hasn’t made you for.” - @frmikeschmitz

Struggling emotionally does not mean failing spiritually. #talkedtotheboss

OMG KENTUCKY THIS IS MARCH 🤯🤯🤯

Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the living God, have mercy on me, a sinner.

This Monday, I had the great honor of being received in audience by the Holy Father, Leo XIV. I was able to share with him how the Lord is blessing the Archdiocese of Portland through our mission renewal, and the fruits we have seen in recent years. I spoke about the growing number of seminarians, as well as the steady increase in adult conversions. Last year, 1,200 were received, and this Easter we are projecting more than 1,600. The Holy Father was visibly pleased and moved by these signs of renewal. I also spoke with him about the challenges we face in proclaiming the Gospel with fidelity and courage. He listened with great warmth, assured me of his prayers, and I promised him ours in return. I was especially struck by his discernment and his deep desire for ecclesial unity rooted in truth and charity. I return home grateful and encouraged. Please continue to pray for our Holy Father, and for the ongoing renewal of our archdiocese. Photos: Catholic News Service/Vatican Media @CatholicNewsSvc

When I was at my lowest & worst as a young man, God sent priests into my life, especially in Confession, who loved me, encouraged me, & challenged me. That’s the priest I strive to be. I work every day to build a community where the lost & brokenhearted can come to meet Jesus. The more time I spend as a priest, the more I have discovered how God does His most amazing work by transforming our brokenness into something that helps others. Whatever you’re going through right now, take it to Jesus! The best place to start is in Confession. Run to Him and let the great healing and conversion begin or deepen.

Last week, I had the joy of visiting St. Patrick’s Seminary in Menlo Park, California, where eight of our seminarians are currently in formation. I was grateful for the opportunity to celebrate Holy Mass with them, meet with each of them individually, and share a meal together. Please continue to pray for these men, and for all those discerning a vocation to the priesthood. May the Lord raise up many more holy and faithful priests for His Church.

On this feast day of St. Thomas Aquinas I have great news and a special announcement.

Photos from yesterday’s Holy Mass celebrated by Archbishop Alexander Sample on the 20th anniversary of his episcopal ordination. Please join us in prayer that the Holy Spirit may continue to strengthen him in faithful service to the Church.

It was surprising to learn that one of my brother seminarians was a popular social media influencer two months into living in the same house of formation. But it’s been inspiring to see the impact his work has had on people. Pray for Randall to continue following the Lord!

The University of Minnesota: 2026 National Champs in Pom!!!! #UDANationals

God has blessed our local Church with 32 seminarians currently in formation. As we accompany them toward the priesthood, the financial needs of formation also grow. Your support of the Seminarian Appeal helps ensure these men are well formed for the salvation of souls and the spreading of the Gospel in our local Church. Learn more or make a gift at osd.archdpdx.org/sem.

@johnamonaco I love visiting Star of the Sea!

No power? No problem. After 130,000 customers lost power in San Francisco (30% of the city), Catholic parishes were nonetheless able to offer the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass for the Fourth Sunday of Advent. The “Rorate Mass” is growing in popularity every year!

Many times we only see things from our own limited point of view. Let us ask Jesus to help us see as He sees, love as He loves, forgive as He forgives.

Some recent photos and an article I wrote for the Archdiocese. #semlife #prayforvocations

Jesus, be our light. Reveal our hearts. Encourage us. Cleanse us. Forgive us. Heal us.

@FrHilderbrand I am so sorry, Fr. Hildebrand. I will pray.

Yesterday morning, my mother unexpectedly passed into everlasting life. She died of natural causes and while my family was caught off-guard, I am yet thankful for the life she gave me. I thank you for your prayers. Rest in peace, Mom. You've earned it.

This morning, God is seeking to attach himself to each of us in a deeper way. Our pride is a sort of spiritual stiff arm: only allowing the Lord to come so close. In our brokenness, we both hunger for God to embrace us and fear what that embrace will do. But that which God wants to drive from us is that which breaks us, damages us and alienates us from Him and each other. Let him love you today. Renounce pride, embrace humility. He is coming. #talkedtotheboss

It when we feel too ashamed to ask Our Father for help that we simply must cry out to Him. Our shame is there as a prompt to run to Him, it is only our pride that keeps us from doing so. You cannot frustrate God. You cannot change His love for you. Run to your Father. You are irresistible to Him. #talkedtotheboss

I need the commentator doing play-by-play on the 4A boys' soccer final to learn how to pronounce these last names. For example, the two l’s in Ceballos make a “y” noise, so it’s “se-BA-yos.”😅 #opreps

Stayton beats Tillamook in PKs. 8-7 #opreps