Cardinal Edwin F. O'Brien - Thoughts on Our Church

The following columns were written by Cardinal Edwin F. O’Brien and appeared in the Catholic Review.

Then, sharing in God’s goodness and glory, sharing in God’s worthiness, let us do the work of God, bearing witness to the Lord in our daily life, living in such a virtuous manner that those who encounter will see in us something appealing, something worthy, something they’ve been looking for.

History is important. It matters. Black History matters. It is important to know about the lives of people who lived before us. To know what they faced. To know how they struggled. To know the heroes. Black History Month is designed to help us do that –whether you are in elementary school, high school, or beyond.

Just as in this Holy Mass we celebrate the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple, so too we celebrate the official “presentation” of Father Francis Ouma as your pastor here at St. Joan of Arc, joined now with St. Patrick’s.

Be confident. A community like NDP shines like a light in the darkness. Even those who do not share our faith can see its beauty and importance. Stay true to who you are! Walk humbly with your God. And the God of truth and love will bless you, now and always!

Celebrating Fr. Kevin’s installation offers your parish community an opportunity to reflect, not only on his wonderful priestly leadership and service, but also on the mission of the Catholic Community of South Baltimore.

Today our nation pauses to celebrate the life and legacy of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This is a moment to reflect on the struggle for racial justice and equality that he championed, and indeed the way he championed that cause.

The pastor and his co-workers are to discern, harness, and harmonize the gifts poured out by the Spirit upon his parish family, gifts given for the sake of the mission of ensuring that the Gospel reaches every person in this segment of the Lord’s vineyard.

Yadira Marie Crespo Rodriguez has always been fierce in her determination to provide her son, Emanuel, with opportunities she never had. Sitting down to talk about why she chose Catholic…

“Jesus will always need men to bring Him to the people.” Dear Friends of Seminarians in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, The cited words above from my parish priest have never…

As Roxanne Fiddler, Director of the Archdiocese’s Partners in Excellence (PIE) Scholarship Program, and I made our way into Archbishop Borders School, located in the vibrant Highlandtown neighborhood of Baltimore,…

Cardinal Edwin F. O’Brien – Thoughts on Our Church