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

I. Introduction A. In his autobiography The Confessions, St. Augustine records so movingly his last moments with his mother, Saint Monica, as she lay dying, still only in her mid-fifties, in the Roman suburb of Ostia. Augustine and his brother, overcome with grief, were discussing the practicalities of the funeral arrangements for their mother. B....Read More

I. Introduction A. Last night we rejoiced to confer promotions and honors upon those who have faithfully upheld the ideals of the Order and supported its mission. This afternoon we gather to invest new members of the Middle Atlantic Lieutenancy of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem. All this we do, (as...Read More

Pope Francis is also encouraging us, in spite of our own needs and problems, always to be compassionate toward others, especially the most vulnerable.Read More