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December 19, 2013

Catholic Review Column: And Many Will Rejoice at His Birth

As we prepare to celebrate the birth of our Lord next week, let us pause to reflect on the blessings of the past year and to give thanks to God for His abundant love for us. For our Church, the gift of Pope Francis and his ministry, which has been marked by his pastoral care...
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December 8, 2013

Second Sunday of Advent 2013

Introduction Already we are beginning the Second Week of Advent. It is the beginning of a new liturgical year, a time when we are called to open our hearts more widely to Christ as we remember and re-live yet again the events of his life – his coming into the world, his teaching and miracles,...
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December 3, 2013

Catholic Review Column: The Joy of the Gospel

Just last week Pope Francis issued an extraordinary document called “Gaudium Evangelii” meaning “The Joy of the Gospel”. In this day of Facebook and Twitter, a long document such as this might not be noticed. But Pope Francis has a way of getting us to sit up and to take notice … to take notice...
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December 1, 2013

First Sunday of Advent 2013

Introduction Fr. Grzymski and dear friends: It is a pleasure to be with all of you today on this my first visit to St. Clement Mary Hofbauer Parish. I am very happy to greet your pastor, Father Don Grzymski – and to join you in expressing our common gratitude for his devoted priestly service to...
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November 29, 2013

The Defense of Religious Liberty and Service to the Poor

Introduction First, let me say what a pleasure it is to return to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, the parish of my childhood. It was here that I received my First Holy Communion, here that I was confirmed, and here that I first heard the call to become a priest. It was also here,...
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November 24, 2013

Feast of Christ the King 2013

Introduction It is a great pleasure to visit St. Ignatius Loyola Parish and to have the opportunity to celebrate with you the Solemnity of Christ the King. Indeed, there is quite a lot going on this Sunday – the feast day itself that proclaims the true nature of Christ’s kingship & dominion; the closing of...
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November 24, 2013

Catholic Review Column: A Look Inside Lumen Fidei in the Year of Faith, Part 4 of 4

The following column by Archbishop Lori is the fourth in a four-part series on Pope Francis’ encyclical, “Lumen Fidei” for the Year of Faith, which concludes on November 24, 2013. To read the first three parts, visit www.archbalt.org. Let us remind ourselves of the fundamental thesis of the encyclical: faith is a light not only...
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November 23, 2013

The Advent of Advent

Introduction I’m delighted to have this opportunity to spend time with all of you who are members (or becoming members) of the Order of Malta, and to do so on the cusp of the season of Advent. If you were to visit my residence, you would see to my shame and chagrin that it already...
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November 23, 2013

Order of Malta Day of Recollection

Introduction Today’s readings were probably not designed to get us ready for Advent but they provide plenty of good material for examining our hearts as we prepare to observe the conclusion of the Year of Faith and the beginning of the season of Advent. Without further ado, let’s take a second look at these readings,...
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November 22, 2013

Offered for the Eternal Salvation of Charles Carroll of Carrollton, of the Deceased Members of the Carroll Family, and of all the Faithful Departed

Camilla and Steve, brother priests and deacons, and dear friends, Introduction What a privilege it is for us to be here at Saint Mary’s Church at Doughoregan Manor for this Mass for the eternal salvation of Charles Carroll of Carrollton, of the deceased members of the Carroll Family, and of all the Faithful Departed. I’m...
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November 7, 2013

Catholic Review Column: A Look Inside Lumen Fidei in the Year of Faith, Part 3 of 4

The following column by Archbishop Lori is the third in a four-part series on Pope Francis’ encyclical, “Lumen Fidei” for the Year of Faith, which concludes on November 24, 2013. To read parts 1 & 2, visit www.archbalt.org. If the first two chapters were about the gift of faith, the second two chapters of the...
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November 2, 2013

31st Sunday C Ordinary Time – St. Charles Parish

Introduction It is a special pleasure for me to visit St. Charles Borromeo Parish for the first time and to offer Holy Mass with you and for you, and to do this so near to your patronal feast, November 4th. What a wonderful patron – St. Charles Borromeo – the patron saint of Blessed John...
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