Wyoming Catholic Cowboys

Thursday, December 8, 2022

Mary

Behold your Mother!

https://youtu.be/F_azHJ4fAh4

Monday, December 5, 2022

Incarnation

God took on our flesh to save us in the Incarnation. Let's not take it for granted.

https://youtu.be/84Cc75pFprM

Sunday, December 4, 2022

I consider myself a closet Carmelite. I love their spirituality and I'd love hole up at their monastery. But that's not currently in the cards for me. However, I do feel Holy Spirit wrapped around me when I wear my Carmelite brown coat.

Still standing pretty 26 years later.

I received this jacket in 1996 for my Confirmation. Mom and I walked into J.C. Penny's in Worland and there she sat on a rack waiting for me. I knew my Confirmation was a significant moment in my life, but it wasn't until later that I really saw the fruit of it. I've never considered myself a self-made man; I'm nothing but a product of my environment. My grandparents continue to play a huge role in my life, even though Grandma Ruth is the only one still around. L-R: Ed Schmeltzer, Mary Jane Schmeltzer, fb with a full head of hair, Ruth Lungren, Lloyd Lungren.

I wore my brown coat through seminary and still pull her out for special occasions these days.

She lost a button the other day. Dad would say it's because I put on weight. I'd say it's just normal wear and tear. Nothing a zip-tie can't fix though.

Try breaking now.

Back in business.

Guess you could say I'm a sentimental guy. I love it though. So many good memories in this jacket. As Catholics we place a high value on signs. This coat is a sign that points to the reality that I have been sealed with the Holy Spirit. When I wear it I'm reminded of the intimacy of the Trinity that I have been drawn into. I also feel the power of the Communion of saints, including my grandparents and our Blessed Mother, the spouse of the Holy Spirit. No sense in getting all sappy though. There's work to be done. Time to get after it!

Justice

Let's live as we believe.

https://youtu.be/mmLP8hKEMAk

Thursday, December 1, 2022

Relational Rock

Mission comes from relationship.

https://youtu.be/mjNf1B5Qkwo

Wednesday, November 30, 2022

Evangelical Councils

Poverty, chastity, and obedience are for all disciples of Christ.

https://youtu.be/Az4eX1ipHEo

Sunday, November 27, 2022

First Coming

Let's be ready for His first coming so we don't fear His second coming.

https://youtu.be/FlBW-H8uDc0

Saturday, November 26, 2022

Hereford Hunt

The day arrived to bring our two Hereford friends home. We had babied them all summer, and boy did they finish nice. We also wanted to wait until their hair got good and long so we could save their coats. With having a Friday free and pushing 60 degree temps, we decided to take them both at once.

I bet the girls weighed in at about 1250lbs.

Starting in at about 950lbs when we got them the spring, a 300lb gain isn't too bad. They originated in the Dayton WY area.

One should not tackle a job of this scale alone. Joe Orban was my hand of choice.

Having ranched and hunted before, I knew he could help me skin the hides to a professional degree.

I've never saved the hides before, and it really wasn't too much more effort to not poke holes in them.

Some people wonder if grass fattening works. I'd say the proof is in the product.

Well done, ol' son.

That's a lot of meat. Thanks girls. America is appreciative.

May your memory be eternal.

These have been some of the funnest cows to run. I love Herefords, they are beautiful. Next step now is to tan their hides. Never done that before. Guess we'll have to figure it out. On to the next one...