I. A Homecoming: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton A. In deciding to hold this year’s convocation in here in Emmitsburg, we are coming home – home to the roots of Catholic education in the United States. For we are have come to a place made sacred by St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, truly a pioneer in Catholic...Read More
---1---Here I am trying to get back into this weekly feature I dreamed up when I started the blog. I’ve made myself a nice little template to use every week and I’ve come up with a shiny new image to include in it. Also, school is right around the corner,Read More
hristian patriarchs residing in Damascus urged the international community to “stop the siege of the Syrian people” and to lift international sanctions.Read More
In a Gospel passage a few weekends ago at Sunday Mass, we heard the fascinating words of our Lord teaching his disciples how to pray. His first word to them, in the Gospel of Luke is simply "Father."I find it amazing and providential, each summer it seems, that so oftenRead More
Blessed Mother Teresa (1910-1997)Tomorrow (August 26) is the 106th anniversary of the birth of Mother Teresa of Calcutta, the Nobel Peace Prize-winning founder of the Missionaries of Charity. This tiny nun, who died at age 87, has inspired countless generations of people all over the world, both Christians and non-Christians alike,Read More
I. Introduction A. This afternoon we have gathered to celebrate a Mass of the Holy Spirit – to ask the inspiration and guidance of the Spirit as we begin a new year of formation here at St. Mary’s Seminary – the nation’s oldest – now marking its 225th anniversary. I am happy to greet the...Read More