I. Introduction A. What a pleasure to be with all of you this evening to spend a little time together during this season of Advent to prepare our hearts for the coming of the Lord. I’ve had the privilege of being with a number of you for breakfast – the Catholic Charities Leadership Breakfast at...Read More

I. Introduction Gathered together for this Birthday Celebration Mass for Helen in this chapel, so beautifully restored in honor and in memory of her parents, I wish to greet first Msgr. Rick Woy, Rector of the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen, together with the President of the University of Notre Dame in Maryland, Dr. Mary...Read More

I. Introduction A. This morning, in Rome, Pope Francis concluded the Year of Mercy; here in Orlando, in closest union with the Successor of Peter, we, the family of the Knights of Columbus, also conclude the Year of Mercy. B. We do so with deep gratitude to God, the Father of Mercies, for the many...Read More

I. Introduction: Queen of Mercy A. Tomorrow we shall celebrate the Feast of Christ the King…Jesus our merciful King. We shall celebrate how, through the Blood of the Cross, mercy triumphed over sin and life triumphed over death. And we shall pay our homage to the Lord and King of heaven and earth. B. In...Read More

I. Introduction A. Let me begin with words of congratulations and gratitude. We wouldn’t be gathered in this beautiful new church were it not for the leadership, hard work, and perseverance of your pastor, Fr. Keith. Let’s express our deepest gratitude! I also join with all of you in thanking the parish staff, parish lay...Read More

I. Introduction: “Neither Fish Nor Fowl” A. I am happy to have the opportunity to spend some time with all of you discussing the various aspects of formation for evangelization. And let me begin with a story. Some 39 years ago, in mid-November 1977, I was a newly ordained priest serving at St. Joseph Parish...Read More

I. Introduction A. In 1994, Pope St. John Paul II called the Church to observe “The Year of the Family”. A fellow priest, a good friend, was not impressed. In fact, he harrumphed, “So this year it’s the family, next year something else, and what good does it all do?” “O calm down,” I said,...Read More

I. Introduction: Honoring the Knights // Honoring Bishop Loverde A. Archbishop Pierre, Apostolic Nuncio, Bishop Loverde, brother priests, President Mount and all who with you carry forward the mission of CDU, Worthy Supreme Knight and Mrs. Anderson, brother knights and ladies, friends and benefactors of CDU, all dear friends in Christ: B. Let me join...Read More