Let us admit it: even in the downtime of a holiday weekend, we may find ourselves bearing heavy burdens. Read More

In his second letter to the Corinthians and again in his Letter to the Ephesians, St. Paul refers to himself as an “ambassador for Christ”. In other words, Paul spoke to the people as if it were Christ himself, calling them to be reconciled to God and to one another.Read More

It is with special urgency that I once again proclaim the truth about the Eucharist. My appeal to you this Sunday is urgent because far too many Catholics no longer understand the centrality of the Eucharist in their lives...Read More

The distinctness and relatedness of the Persons of the Trinity are also in fact an urgent summons from the heart of God to love and respect as equals those whose skin color, language, nationality, politics, and culture differ from our own.Read More

During this pandemic, we have all experienced confinement to one degree or another. Working at home may be convenient but we still want to get out of the house, perhaps to run errands or enjoy a meal or take in a movie.Read More

During this pandemic, we have encountered a fair share of dubious optimism. Even as we earnestly hope and pray for an end to the COVID-19 crisis, we are cautious when we hear rosy predictions of sudden medical breakthroughs.Read More

When I meet and speak with our seminarians, I often ask what inspired them to respond to God’s call to priesthood. Often, they tell me, they were inspired by their own parish priests.Read More

Taking into consideration the Governor’s guidance, the Archdiocese of Baltimore has begun to plan for the re-opening of our churches.Read More