Simple as it sounds, Jesus’ parable is more than a story with a moral. Rather, it reflects his wisdom as the Word made flesh, as Wisdom Incarnate, and so this little story embodies the truth and wisdom of God’s own heart.Read More
It is a joy to return to this holy place of contemplation and worship, this place where the poor are loved, to celebrate and witness the solemn profession and consecration of Sister Mary Martha.Read More
Through the intercession of St. Bernardine, may the golden dome of this church stand as a shining witness to the light of Christ and a standing invitation of prayer, an invitation to ourselves, to our fellow believers, and also to our city and our world.Read More
As we encounter the Lord in today’s Gospel reading, we find him at prayer. Not only is Jesus praying, he is absorbed in prayer to his heavenly Father.Read More
July 16, 2022 Basilica of Assumption, Baltimore Introduction It is a special joy to celebrate Holy Mass with you in this venerable Cathedral, the first Cathedral after the birth of our country. Ground was broken for this Cathedral in 1806 by Bishop John Carroll and the architect was Benjamin Henry Latrobe, who also served as an architect for...Read More
July 17, 2022 Cathedral of of Mary Our Queen Cobwebs in the Dining Room Many years ago, my parents invited the local pastor to dinner. At the time, I was a still quite young, and did not yet understand that Mom and Dad regarded this as a very special occasion. Not unlike Martha, whom we...Read More
When, in the Holy Spirit, we give Jesus Christ access to our soul, by an examination of conscience and by a heartfelt confession of our sins, then we gain the vision and strength we need to live the Law of Love.Read More
As we ordain these men to the priesthood this morning, and as look ahead to the ordinations slated in the next two years, we have reason to hope that soon, 20 new priests will be serving in the Archdiocese. Such a thing has not happened in here for nearly 75 years!Read More
As you prepared for Today we celebrate the God who revealed himself as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. What God revealed to us about himself is not an abstract truth up in the clouds.your roles of leadership in the Order, you no doubt thought carefully about who your co-workers would be.Read More