Long before it was common to speak of lay ministry or evangelization, St. Josemaria was encouraging members of the laity to share with others the joy of becoming God’s children and the peace and joy of holiness – He was urging them to evangelize the lukewarm and the unaffiliated in ways that are down-to-earth and...Read More
On this Trinity Sunday, let us resolve, as God’s Holy people, to manifest in our lives “the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit”Read More
Archbishop Lori remembered Bishop Galeone as a "deeply loved and respected as a priest and pastor of the Archdiocese of Baltimore" who had a "special love and regard for his fellow priests that is remembered to this day."Read More
When we worthily take part in the Sacrament of Reconciliation, the Holy Spirit is poured out upon us for the forgiveness of our sins, and we are reconciled with God and with the Church and even with our enemies.Read More
Once this beautiful vision of hope takes root in our lives, then we will no longer be able to be quiet, complacent Christians. Rather, we will want to participate in the great commission Christ gave his Apostles: “God, therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and...Read More
It is a joy and a pleasure to celebrate Solemn Vespers with all of you this evening. Please be assured of my prayers for you, the parishioners of St. Alphonsus.Read More
My prayer for you is that you will actively, lovingly, and passionately cling to the Christ who is Lord of all because he is the servant of all, and that your greatness will be in that self-giving love that flows from his heart into yours.Read More
El informe de la Oficina del Fiscal General de Maryland que documenta el tremendo daño causado a niños y jóvenes inocentes por algunos ministros de la Iglesia es horrible, profundamente triste y un recordatorio increíblemente doloroso de las fallas pasadas de la Arquidiócesis.Read More
I thank you, the Knights and Ladies and Families of the Knights of Columbus in Maryland, for your steadfast support, for your witness to the faith, for your works of charity.Read More
No one can lead well or wisely in the Church unless he or she first follows, and learns from the Shepherd who is poor in spirit, pure of heart, humble and self-giving.Read More