This autobiography is the tale of a faith journey from youthful idealism to the enrichment that comes with age. In the interim I have tried to relate both the agony and ecstasy of the priesthood as well as candidly giving insight to both the problems and challenges facing the Catholic Church today. The latter is in part from my personal communication with Denver's Archbishops over the years. Back to hope envisions what could prove to be an epochal change for the Catholic Church based on the actions, personality and vision of Pope Francis. Although I experienced the loneliness of the...