Archbishop Lori Homily

Opening of the Year of Faith

I. Introduction: New Beginnings It was nearly five months ago that I was installed as the 16th Archbishop of Baltimore. Providentially, my installation occurred on the cusp of the Year of Faith which will official commence this coming Thursday, October 11th, the 50th anniversary of the opening of the II Vatican Council in Rome and...
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Mass for Life

I. Introduction “Faith,” Pope Benedict XVI has said, “opens our eyes to human life in all its grandeur and beauty.” And nothing more opens our minds and hearts to the wondrous gift of human life than the gift and mystery of the Eucharist by which we are gathered together as God’s family. Here the author...
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Address on Religious Liberty – Jefferson, Missouri

I. Introduction Let me thank you warmly for the opportunity to address you today about the topic of protecting, defending, and fostering religious liberty in the public square. In a special way I want to thank the bishops of the great State of Missouri for extending the invitation to me to speak to you today...
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Catholic Review Column: Three Goals for the Year of Faith

A journalist was attending a dinner party where the Catholic Church was the topic of conversation. Everyone at the dinner table had negative things to say about the Church. After a while, everyone noticed he had remained silent. Knowing that he was a practicing Catholic, his dinner partner said, “Well, why do you still go...
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Saturday Mass in Honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary

I. Introduction This morning, as we celebrate a Votive Mass of the Blessed Virgin Mary on the occasion of the annual CMSWR Assembly and on the cusp of the Year of Faith, the Scriptural readings of the day could not be more appropriate. We can discern in these readings the image of Mary, the Mother...
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The Evangelical Counsels and the New Evangelization

I. Introduction: A Few Memories To me it is almost unimaginable that twenty years have passed since the Council of Major Superiors of Women Religious was established and received canonical recognition from the Holy See. I account it a wonderful blessing to share this anniversary with you, to join with you in giving thanks to...
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Catholic Review Column: Election Day

On Election Day, November 6, citizens of Maryland will have the enormous responsibility of deciding the fate of a law that seeks to change the legal definition of marriage in our state. In short, Maryland voters will decide whether marriage as it has been known for centuries will remain as God intended, as a union...
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Holy Name of Mary Priests’ Convocation

I. Introduction On the back wall of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception is a very large relief which depicts in marble the universal call to holiness. At the top center is the Holy Spirit, the Lord and giver of life, the sanctifier, and slightly off center with her hands extended...
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The Year of Faith and the New Evangelization – Convocation of Priests Archdiocese of Baltimore

I. Introduction As we have gathered on September 11th, let us pause to remember those who died some eleven years ago in New York, at the Pentagon, and Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Let us pray for their eternal repose, for family and friends who grieve to this day, and for an end to terrorism and violence on...
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Address on Religious Liberty – Annapolis

I. Introduction Let me thank you warmly for the opportunity to address you today about the topic of protecting, defending, and fostering religious liberty. In a special way I want to thank you, Fr. Tizio, for your warm words of welcome. Let me also thank those who have organized this event as a follow up...
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In Praise of Catholic Charities

Pope Benedict tells us that the Church’s charitable activity manifests God’s love. He quotes St. Augustine: “If you see charity, you see the Trinity.” The Holy Spirit harmonizes our hearts with the heart of Christ who, in loving us, showed us the Father’s love. Christ became the servant of all, bending down to wash the...
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Catholic Review Column: What Good Does a Year of Faith Do?

It is widely known that Pope Benedict has called the Church to observe a “Year of Faith” beginning October 7 of this year. This coincides with the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican Council and the 20th anniversary of the publication of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. This Year of Faith...
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